Sign of Ezekiel’s Hair, Ezek 5:1-17
In Ezek 5, Ezekiel was instructed to shave off his hair and beard as a sign to Jerusalem. This sign showed the men of Judah the thoroughness with which the Lord intended to destroy those who refused to do his statutes and judgments. The sign of Ezekiel’s hair – Ezekiel 5:1-4 – Ezekiel was told […]
Pastor John Robinson – How To Fulfill 1 Cor 15:58
This verse almost seems out of place in consideration of the 57 preceding verses.● The chapter begins with what we find to be the most definitive summarization of the gospel:○ vs.3-4 Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, he was buried, and he rose again the third day according to the scriptures ● […]
Pastor John Robinson – How To Find The Will of God, Prov 2:1-5
Pastor John Robinson preached from Prov 2:!-5 on how to find the will of God. This is more of a pattern than it is a process. Starts with a desire – Prov 2:1 – what do you want? We should pray for our children and grandchildren that God will put a desire in their heart […]
Pastor John Robinson – Items Essential for Our Ministry of Reconciliation, 2 Cor 4:1-7
The WE in our text should be applied LITERALLY.● The need for SOUND Bible teaching is critical-○ The BIBLICAL approach to searching and studying and understanding the scripture IS TO RIGHTLY DIVIDE the word of truth…● All the Bible is written FOR us, but not all of the Bible is written TO us or ABOUT […]
Pastor John Robinson – Things That Are Wanting, Titus 1:5
Pastor John Robinson preached from Titus 1:5 on things that are wanting or lacking in churches toward missions. Ecc 1:15 says, “that which is wanting cannot be numbered.” There is no want of lost souls and needy people, and there is no want of technology, transportation, communication, or money to reach them. So, what’s missing? […]
Pastor John Robinson – His Disciples Went Back – Jn 6:66
Pastor John Robinson preached on backsliding from Jn 6:66. After a good introduction on this passage, Pastor Robinson showed us that backsliding is the result of three things. Backsliding is the result of: Confusion – Jn 6:41-43 – the disciples who went back were confused about Jesus being bread from heaven. They were confused when […]
The Sign of the Siege and Famine, Ezek 4:1-17
In Ezekiel 4, Ezekiel gives two signs to Israel and Judah about the coming sieges of both countries and the consequent famines. The sign of the siege – Ezek 4:1-8 – Ezekiel is instructed to portray Jerusalem on a tile. This would have been a clay tile, upon which he painted or drew the city. […]
How to Keep From Being Afraid, Ps 27:1-4
In Ps 27:1, David asked two questions. The first is, “Whom shall I fear?” The second is, “Of whom shall I be afraid?” When you ask yourself these two questions, it seems that there is always someone who is big enough and bad enough to scare you. When you consider David’s questions, you realize that […]
Advice About Your Inheritance, Eph 1:11
According to Eph 1:11, when you were saved, you obtained an inheritance from the Lord. The simplest way to put it is that you inherited eternal life. This is what the rich, young ruler was after. He asked Jesus what he must do “to inherit eternal life.” You can look at eternal life as an […]
What You Lay Hold On, 1 Tim 6:17-19
Lay hold on eternal life, 1 Tim 6:19, 12. To lay hold is to grasp, to seize, and to take possession. What you lay hold on, reveals: What you love – 1 Tim 6:17 – there are those who are “rich in this world.” Their temptation is to love earthly treasure rather than heavenly treasure. In Ps […]