God’s Will For Man Lesson 1
Introduction: According to the Bible, God has a will for every believer today. It is God’s intention for all of us to know His will for our lives so that we can be IN God’s will. If Jesus Christ was to come back right now for His church, would we be found doing what we […]
Folly, Ecc 10:1-15
In Ecc 10:1-15, Solomon elaborates on his wise understanding of folly. Folly in Reputation, v.1 Practically speaking, this is true. The ointment of the apothecary can have a sweet smell, as in Ex 30:34-35. But if a few flies die in the confection, the savor is going to stink with the smell of dead flies. […]
Then Will I Hear, 2 Chr 7:14
We have heard much preaching on 2 Chr 7:14. The part of the verse I like is… then will I hear. God said that, if they do four things, then will I hear. The four things are these: humble themselves, pray, seek my face and turn from their wicked ways. The verse is specifically aimed […]
Better Than Sacrifice, 1 Sam 15:22-23
To obey is better than sacrifice. In other words, do right the first time and you won’t have to sacrifice. Saul disobeyed God’s specific command and yet boasted that he had “performed the commandment of the Lord,” [1 Sam 15:13]. When Samuel challenged him [1 Sam 15:19], Saul proclaimed, “Yea, I have obeyed the voice […]
Favor by Righteousness, Prov 22:1
Obtaining favor with God should be one of our greatest concerns in our lives. Jesus, Mary, David, Daniel, Abraham, and Samuel all found favor with God. And we can, as well. We obtain favor by righteousness. Ps 5:12 says, "For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a […]
The Importance of Thanksgiving, Ps 100:4-5
The Importance of Thanksgiving Ps.100: 4-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This is the season of giving. Decorations for Christmas are on display and you have already begun shopping for loved ones and friends. In giving you will undoubtedly experience the blessing of which Paul spoke when he quoted Jesus in Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed […]
Deception, Mark 13:5
Deception Mark 13:5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We are told that before the coming of the Lord, during the time in which we are living now, we are to beware of deception. So it is important that we learn about deception so that we can keep from being deceived. Notice from where deception comes: Men can […]
Always Giving Thanks Unto God
Ephesians 5:16-20 “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”. Introduction: In the verses preceding vs 20, and including vs 20, we see Paul giving good, wise, practical advice for the believer. According to this verse, we are to be giving thanks to God […]
The Tribe of Benjamin, Gen 49:27
This sermon on the tribe of Benjamin illustrates the great work of salvation wrought in Jesus Christ. You will see this unfold in Benjamin’s relationship with the tribe of Judah. Gen 49:27 says, “Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf.” But Deut 33:12 says, “The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by him; and […]
Absent Yet With Them, Col 2:5
In Col 2:5 Paul wrote, “For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ”. He was absent yet with them in spirit. He couldn’t be with them in the flesh because he was in Rome when he wrote this. […]