The Righteous, Prov 10:25
The Bible has lots to say about the righteous and the wicked. In Proverbs, there are numerous references to these two and they are often contrasted. There are two interesting pictures of the righteous in Proverbs that we want to preach on today. In one of them the righteous are compared to a house and […]
The Matter of Giving, 2 Cor 9:7
Giving is a matter of: Character – 2 Cor 9:7; Prov 22:9 – it’s a matter of who you are. Some people are naturally more charitable and to give comes easy for them. Others are more naturally miserly and to give comes harder for them. In time, as you grow, your character changes and you […]
Spiritual Fitness, 1 Tim 4:7-8
In 1 Tim 4:7 you are told to “exercise thyself rather unto godliness”. Exercise unto godliness is compared with bodily exercise in the next verse. By this comparison, we learn some valuable lessons about our spiritual fitness. As bodily exercise is profitable for physical fitness, so exercise unto godliness is profitable for spiritual fitness. Exercise […]
Wounds of a Friend, Prov 27:6
Prov 27:6 says, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” This verse shows us that in, at least, some of our relationships with true friends, we are going to be wounded. Or we may have to wound a friend. The wound may hurt them but it is […]
Women Rule Over Them, Is 3:12
Our text today is Is 3:12, which says, “As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.” Over many years in the ministry, we have observed this verse in the homes of some […]
Jehoshaphat’s Compromise, 2 Chr 17-20
The Lord substantially blessed Jehoshaphat and Judah during Jehoshaphat’s reign. He strengthened himself against Israel [2 Chr 17:1], the Lord was with him [2 Chr 17:3], his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord [2 Chr 17:6], he authorized the teaching of the words of God throughout Judah [2 Chr 17:7-9], the […]
Keep The Commandments, Prov 3:1
In Prov 3:1 Solomon said to his son, Keep my commandments. We don't keep the commandments to be saved in the New Testament. When we are saved by the grace of God, we receive the righteousness of Jesus Christ as a gift. This is not something that we can earn. Nevertheless, we are to live […]
Cleansed From Sin, Ps 51:2
In Ps 51, David asked the Lord to cleanse him from his sin, v.2. He prayed “purge me… and I shall be clean”, v.7. And he prayed, “Create in me a clean heart, O God”, v.9. He was cleansed from sin. How can I be cleansed from sin? By getting saved – 1 Cor 6:9-11. […]
Eat and Drink, Ecc 5:18-20
In Ecc 5:18, Solomon said that it is good and comely (suitable, proper) for one to eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labor. This is his portion. The basic reason that men work is to feed themselves, Prov 16:26. Paul affirmed that if a man wouldn’t work, neither should he eat, […]
Charity is the Greatest, 1 Cor 13
Why is Charity greater than faith and hope? Because it never faileth!! In 1 Cor. 13, charity is compared to prophecy, tongues, knowledge, faith, and hope and is superior to all five of these things. Charity is greater than prophecy because prophecies will fail (v.8). When Jesus returns to this earth, most prophecies will have […]