Gossips, Busybodies, and Talebearers Ecc.7:21-22 Webster’s 1828 definitions: Gossip – [Not found in your Bible] “One who runs from house to house, tattling and telling news; an idle tattler.” Busybody – “One who officiously concerns himself with the affairs of others; a meddling person.” Talebearer – “A person who officiously...
Why Did Jesus Stay on the Cross Matt. 27:39 50 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Why did Jesus stay on the cross? Jesus didn’t come down from the cross when he was taunted by the people around him: Because it pleased his Father – Is 53:10 says, “It pleased the Lord to...
Sin After You Are Saved II James 1:14-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After we get saved we have to fight against sin in our lives. In order to do this we have to know our enemies. Last week we studied our enemy, the World. Today, we are going to study our...
Isaiah 5:2 Parenting is essentially creating an environment suitable for growth because there is no “silver bullet” guarantee. Jacob and Esau were raised in the same home. These five things that God did with Israel do show us a parent’s duty though. 1 – Fenced It Clearly defined guidelines – Ignoring...
Safety is of the Lord Prov. 21:31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We feel safer with a strong military but a military without the Lord can be decimated by a weak military with the Lord. We are a safety conscious society. We have OSHA, seat belts and air bags, preventative health care...
No Wisdom Against theLord Prov. 21:30 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There is no wisdom against the Lord. When it comes to making decisions at any level, this verse needs to be remembered. There is NO wisdom, NO understanding, and NO counsel against the Lord. If you follow wisdom or understanding or...
Greedy Covetousness Prov. 21:26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Here are the characteristics of a man that is greedy: He will kill to get it if he has to – Ps 17:8-12 –– Naboth and Jezebel 1 Ki 21 – Ps 17:12 Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey,...
Oil in the Dwelling of the Wise Prov. 21: 20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The practical application of Prov 21:20 is plain – there is oil in the dwelling of the wise – a wise man will save something of what he makes – he won’t recklessly spend it all on...
Consider the House of the Wicked Prov. 21:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to Prov 21:12 we are to consider the house of the wicked – that way we can learn from him – v.11 – we’ll learn not to be like the wicked. In the first part of Prov 21,...
Train Leaders 2 Tim. 2:2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In order to fulfill 2 Tim 2:2, you must train leaders. Train the ones who are: Teachable – “Heard of me” – see Phil 4:9, learned, received, heard, seen in me do – so this type of teaching and training is caught...
