Fasting 1-2-3
Fasting 1-2-3 Matt.17:14-21 Fasting is a tool that the Lord has provided for us. It is not something that you would use daily, but only as needed. He also showed us that that there are times that it is needed, verse 21. Prayer and fasting, they go together, without prayer, fasting is just “going hungry”. […]
Safe and Sound, Lk 15:17-27
In Lk 15:27, when the elder brother inquired about the music and dancing at his father’s house, the servant said, “Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.” Any of us who have children who have strayed from God desire the day when […]
Covering Up Sin, Gen 3:6-21
In Gen 3:6-21, you’re going to see something about yourself. You’re going to see the pattern that you follow when you sin. Adam and Eve sinned in Gen 3:6; Adam and Eve “did eat.” And you have sinned. When you sin: You’re going to cover sin up – Gen 3:6-7 – Adam and Eve knew […]
Jesus Has The Preeminence, Col 1:15-20
In this lesson, we are studying Col 1:15-20, in which we see that Jesus has the preeminence. Col 1:18 says, “that in all things he might have the preeminence.” Jesus’ preeminence is evident in that: He is the image of the invisible God – Col 1:15 – God is a Spirit, Jn 4:24, and has, […]
Lose It To Find It, Matt 10:39
When Jesus sent his twelve disciples out to preach and to heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, and cast out devils, Matt 10:7-8, he also gave them warnings and instructions for their ministry. In Matt 10:39, after telling them that they must love him more than their own family, take up their […]
Until God is Glorified, Lk 2:13-14
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON It is very important for us to understand the importance of glorifying God. Until God is glorified: There won’t be peace in the world – Lk 2:14 – they didn’t glorify God when Jesus came. The Jews rejected him as king and they rejected […]
Then Shall they Fast, Mk 2:18-20
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In Mk 2:18-20 Jesus replied to a question about fasting with, “But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.” Jesus is the bridegroom; the church is the bride. Jesus has been […]
Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians, Col 1:9-14
As with some of his other epistles, Paul told the Colossians, in Col 1:9-12, what he had been praying for them. See Eph 1:16-19, for example. Paul’s prayer for the Colossians was that they might: Be filled with the knowledge of his will – Col 1:9 – several verses in the Bible plainly state the […]
You Don’t Know The Times, Acts 1:7
AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In Acts 1:7 Jesus said, “It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.” He gave this answer to the disciples who asked, “Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?” Acts 1:6. When […]
The Joys of the Ministry, Phil 2:1-2d
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON There are lots of pressures, prayers, griefs, and heartaches in the work of the ministry. Sometimes, pastors think it would just be easier to be an evangelist, so that they wouldn’t have to get wrapped up in all the problems. But there are some joys. […]