Power of Authority, Mk 1:22
In Mk 1:22 Jesus has authority both as God manifest in the flesh and as man. His words have authority. Authority is legal power. A right to command or to act. Power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior. Jesus had the power of authority. We live in a society that says “you don’t […]
Time, Chance, and Wisdom, Ecc 9:11-17
In Ecc 9:11-17, Solomon recorded some observations he had about time, chance, and wisdom. These are profound nuggets of truth. Time and Chance Happeneth to Them All In Ecc 9:11, time and chance happeneth to all people. That is, we can’t always attribute bad circumstances, that change the expected outcome of events, to the devil. […]
Our Purpose in the Body
Introduction: This week, we want to take a look at how all of this actually takes place in the lives of every individual believer that makes up the body of Christ. The purpose of the Body of Christ is to grow and mature: In order for that to happen, the members that make up the […]
Teach Them the Manner, 2 Ki 17:24-33
The king of Assyria conquered Israel and took the inhabitants of the cities of Samaria captive. He removed them from the land and replaced them with men from other countries [2 Ki 17:24]. These emigrants didn’t know God and they didn’t know the law of God. Soon they found themselves being attacked by lions. So, […]
Life Cut Short, 1 Jn 5:16-17
Life Cut Short 1 Jn. 5:16-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This broadcast is titled Life Cut Short because it deals with the question of whether your life will be cut short by sin. A radio listener asked, “I have always thought 1 Jn 5:16-17 teaches that if our flesh starts interfering with our saved soul […]
Confidence in Prayer, 1 Jn 5:14-15
According to 1 Jn 5:14-15, we have confidence in prayer when “we ask anything according to his will”. We know that “he heareth us”. According to 1 Tim 2:1-4, we know the will of God concerning prayer. His will is for us to intercede, v.1-3. His will is for all men to be saved, v.4. […]
Lined Up With God, Matt 11: 6
Lined Up With God Matt. 11: 6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO It is easy to be lined up with God when what you want to do and what God wants you to do are the same thing. You usually get out of line with God when what you want and what God wants for you […]
Wicked King Manasseh, 2 Chr 33:1-17
Wicked King Manasseh 2 Chr 33:1-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Wicked King Manasseh reigned as a young man and had the reputation of being the wickedest king that Judah ever had. The reason that Judah was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar is that Manasseh had sinned so wickedly [2 Ki 24:1-4]. What we see in this man’s character […]
Don’t Walk as Other Gentiles
Ephesians 4:17-19 Introduction: In this lesson we are going to see that the Believer is to walk differently from the gentiles, that is, as ungodly men (Ephesians 2:11-12/I Cor 10:32). Believers are not to walk as other men walk, because believers are new creatures in Christ Jesus, and the walk of other men does not […]
A Crown to Her Husband, Prov 12:4
In Esther, we find a woman who became a queen and, likewise, a crown to her husband. As Proverbs 12:4 says, a virtuous woman is a crown to her husband. Virtuous means she is morally excellent, chaste and pure. Her character is an example of the character we hope to see in our young ladies. […]