Invite People To Church, 1 Cor 14:22-25
1 Cor 14:22-25 describes a church service where unbelievers are present. Therefore, you should invite people to church. Generally, prophesying is for the edification of believers, v.22; 1 Cor 14:4-5. What takes place in the service should edify the saints. Tongues, v.22, are for them that believe not, predominately because the gospel is being preached […]
Lay Up For Yourself, Deut 11:18
In four passages in the Bible, you are given instruction on what to lay up for yourself. We’ll start with the passage in Deut 11:18. Lay up for yourself: God’s words – Deut 11:18. “Therefore, shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul”. Eliphaz said in Job 22:22, “…lay […]
Renew Your Mind, Rom 12:2
Rom 12:2 says, “.. be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…”. To renew is your mind is to make new, to transform, or to change your mind. Renew Your Mind You are transformed by the renewing of your mind, Rom 12:2. The way we are supposed […]
The Lord’s Indignation, Ezek 22:13-31
In Ezek 22:13-31, Ezekiel prophesies of the Lord’s indignation upon Israel. In this lesson, we will study the three main reasons the Lord pours out his indignation upon Israel. And under each reason, we will see what he does when he deals with them. The Lord’s Indignation Upon Israel The First Reason: Dishonest Gain and […]
Take Heed What You Hear, Mk 4:23-25
Jesus said, “Take heed what ye hear”, Mk 4:24. What you listen to will affect you and your relationship to the Lord. Things you hear will either strengthen your faith in God’s words or cause doubt. What you hear can strengthen your faith. When you listen to the words of God, God gives you […]
The Empty Seat, 1 Sam 20:14-18
This sermon is titled The Empty Seat. In 1 Sam 20:14-18, David and Jonathan met before the new moon to discuss whether Saul would attempt to kill David. Jonathan agreed that David should not sit with the king for the new moon meals just in case Saul intended to kill him. During these three days, […]
Peter’s Denial, Matt 26:31-35
In Matt 26:31-35, when Jesus told his disciples that they would be offended because of him, Jesus knew by the scripture and by his understanding what they would do. The Scripture he quoted is Zech 13:7. Wee see his understanding of men in Jn 2:24-25 “…he knew all men, And needed not that any should […]
The Bloody City, Ezek 22:1-12
In Ezek 22:1-12, Ezekiel pronounces the abominations going on in Jerusalem, the bloody city. And he proclaims that her time has come and her days have drawn near to be punished. In v.2, the Lord asks, “Wilt thou judge the bloody city? Shew her all her abominations”. This is just like Ezek 20:4 when he […]
Abundant in Goodness, Ex 34:6
When the Lord passed by Moses he proclaimed that he was the Lord… abundant in goodness. When Jesus replied to the rich, young ruler’s greeting, he said, “None is good, save one, that is, God”, Lk 18:18. Our God is the only one who is good. And not only is he good, he is abundant […]
What is in Thine Hand?
What is in Thine Hand? (Exodus 4:1-9) In the passage for this sermon God gave Moses three signs to show Israel so that they would know that God had sent him. One of these signs dealt with the rod that Moses was carrying in his hand. In this sermon we will look at the rod […]