Effectual Intercessory Prayers, Jas 5:16
In Jas 5:16 we are told to pray for one another. This is called intercessory prayer. We intercede during prayer meeting for loved ones and missionaries. But how do we know that these are effectual intercessory prayers? How do we know that God hears us and is willing to answer? The Bible shows us. In […]
Making Fishermen, Matt 4:19
In Matt 4:19, Jesus said to Peter and Andrew, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” When we read about the early lives of Peter, Andrew, James and John, the disciples of Jesus, we see the process of making fishermen. We’ll study the Lord’s method of making fishermen in hopes of gleaning […]
I Am Right, 1 Sam 15:13
In 1 Sam 15, Samuel confronted Saul about not obeying the Lord’s command to utterly destroy Amalek. When Samuel first came to Saul, Saul said, “I have performed the commandment of the Lord,” [1 Sam 15:13]. And even after Samuel charged Saul with not obeying the word of the Lord, Saul repeated his claim, “Yea, […]
Pray for America, 1 Tim 2:1-3
We need to pray for America. But how do we pray? And what do we pray for? Pray for those in authority – 1 Tim 2:1-3 – a quiet [Acts 9:31], and peaceable life [Jer 29:7], in all godliness [1 Tim 6:5; 2 Tim 3:12] and honesty [Rom 12:17; contrast Ex 1:15-20] Pray for our […]
God Our Father, Eph 1:2
In Eph 1:2, Paul wrote concerning God our Father. Do you ever think about the implications of this phrase? If you were raised in a religion, you probably haven’t given this a second thought. You’ve just gotten used to saying God or Father. We when refer to God as God our Father we speak of: […]
Fathers and Children, Prov 1:8
This sermon is about four things concerning father and children that you should know and do. Solomon gave fathers some clear instructions. Fathers should: Counsel our children – Prov 1:8, 4:1. Our children have many instructors. They are instructed by TV, friends, teachers, media, etc. However, you’re the one they need to hear the most. […]
Things You Cannot Do, Ecc 1:12-18
In Ecc 1:12-18 we read about three things things you cannot do under the sun. Solomon discovered these by seeking and searching out “by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven”. He gave his heart to know wisdom. His heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. He vexed his spirit with this […]
Conditional Mercy, Ps 18:25
In Ps 18:25 David says, “With the merciful that wilt shew thyself merciful.” God’s mercy is conditional mercy. We know that God is merciful from Ex 34:6. But we sometimes confuse God’s mercy with his love and get the idea that his unconditional love for the world in Jn 3:16 is equivalent to his mercy. […]
Is Israel the Church? Rom 2:28-29
Is Israel the Church? No. Have you ever had anyone teach you or tell you that Israel is the Church? The idea is that God began dealing with the Jews in Israel in the Old Testament, and continued dealing with them until the first coming of Christ. Then, after the crucifixion, the church replaced Israel. […]
Four Characteristics of God, Ps 86:15
In Ps 86, A Prayer of David, we find four characteristics of God upon which we continually rely and for which we should be always grateful, but upon which we should never presume. These four characteristics of God are found in Ps 86:15. God is full of compassion. Compassion is the sympathetic consciousness of others’ […]