Why Trust in the Lord, Ps 32:10
We know that we are supposed to trust in the Lord, but why? You trust in the Lord for: Mercy – Ps 32:10 – salvation is in the Lord. We need his mercy and he extends it to us by trusting Jesus Christ as our Saviour [Titus 3:5]. Happiness – Prov 16:20 – one of […]
Hard Heart, Prov 28:14
Prov 28:14 says, “… but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.” You don’t want a hard heart and you really don’t want the mischief that follows. A hard heart comes from: Sin and Disobedience – Rom 2:1-16 – Rom 2:5 refers to “thy hardness and impenitent heart.” This hard heart comes from […]
Favor by Mercy and Truth, Prov 3:3-4
One great way to have favor with God is through mercy and truth. God has extended his mercy to us, and he intends for us to extend his mercy to others, as well. God has sanctified us through his truth, Jn 17:17. And he intends for us to be true and truthful with others, as […]
A Good Heart, Prov 4:23
To be a good person, once we are saved, we must have a good heart. Prov 4:23 says, “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” We don’t come naturally equipped with a good heart, though. We must realize there is evil in our heart and we must […]
The Walk of the Believer
Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: In this passage of scripture, we read one of the greatest challenges and expectations for the believer. The great pattern for the believer is God himself. The believer is to walk through life following God every day of his or her life. The Believer is to Follow God: By BEING a Follower […]
Hannah’s Faith, 1 Sam 1:12-27
1 Sam 1:12-27 Hannah’s Faith CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Hannah had a tremendous faith and, consequently, she received an answer to her petition for a man child. Notice some qualities of her faith: She had a strong enough faith to: Keep on praying – 1 Sam 1:12 – Christians sometimes become impatient when their prayers aren’t […]
Choke the Word, Mk 4:19
Mk 4:19 exposes three things that choke the word and make it unfruitful. These choke the word in a Christian and choke the word when it is preached to a lost person. These three things choke the word: Cares of this world – the word of God bears fruit in your life when you receive […]
How To Cleanse Ourselves, 2 Cor 7:1
In 2 Cor 7:1 Paul said, "Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God". Having therefore these promises: I will dwell in them I will walk in them I will be their God They shall be my people […]
The Ways of Darkness, Prov 2:13
The ways of darkness are the ways of the evil man and the man that speaketh froward things, Prov 2:12. These men “leave the paths of uprightness to walk in the ways of darkness”, Prov 2:13. And they want you to leave the paths of uprightness and walk along with them in the ways of […]
Practical Wisdom, Ecc 10:16-20
In Ecc 10:16-20 Solomon gives us some practical wisdom about drunkenness and gluttony, slothfulness and idleness, feasts, wine, and money, and private curses. Drunkenness and gluttony. v.16-17 When thy king is a child AND thy princes eat in the morning. Josiah was a child, 2 Chr 34, and had the cooperation of the people to […]