Redeemed, Purified, Born Again, 1 Pet 1:18-25
In 1 Pet 1:18-25, we find three things that happened to you when you were saved. You were redeemed [1 Pet 1:18]. You were purified [1 Pet 1:22]. You were born again [1 Pet 1:23]. In this lesson, we will study these three. You were: Redeemed by the precious blood of Christ – 1 Pet […]
The Lord is Good, Ps 34:8
In Ps 34:8 we read “that the Lord is good.” Indeed he is. And David didn’t just say that he is good. He said, “O taste and see that the Lord is good.” To “taste” that the Lord is good is to “become acquainted with his goodness by experience.” And David gives us several things […]
Benefits of Patience
The longer you live and the more stuff through which you go, the more you learn about the Christian life. According to Rom 5:3-5, as you go through things, you’re going to need some patience. Patience helps you acquire spiritual experience. However, patience is not something for which you want to pray. The Lord can […]
How to Live After You’re Saved, 1 Pet 1:13-22
Today we are going to study 1 Pet 1:13-22. The context of this passage is found in 1 Pet 1:9. It is “the salvation of your souls.” Peter gives those of us who have gotten saved, some general instructions on how to live our lives now that we are saved. After we are saved, […]
A Broken Spirit, Ps 34:18
There are many things in the Bible concerning the spirit of man. One aspect of this spirit is the broken spirit. In this sermon we’re going to discuss what happens when your spirit is broken. You spirit should be broken at salvation – Ps 34:18 – When you first get saved, a broken spirit is […]
Satan Was Listening, Are You?
Satan Was Listening Are You? Luke 4:1-13 In the passage before us Satan tempted the Lord Jesus Christ three different times. In all three cases Jesus defeated Satan by quoting a passage of scripture. But if we look closely to the words that Jesus quoted we can see an interesting fact in regards to the […]
Manifesting the Works of God
Manifesting the Works of God Jn.9:1-37 Verses 1-5, imagine yourself as that blind man, hopeless – verse 32 Typology of us being as the blind man lost and without hope Our purpose is to manifest the works of God Do you have a Testimony of the Change? Verses 8-9, People around him knew that something […]
The Doctrine of Sanctification
Introduction: In six days God completed creation. Then on the seventh day He ended the work and rested. He blessed that seventh day and Sanctified it. Anything that is Sanctified, means that it is set apart for a sacred purpose, the act of making holy. [Ex.20:8] “to keep it holy” he commanded it to […]
Four Essentials in Prayer, 1 Tim 2:8
In 1 Tim 2:1-8, we find that prayer is essential. In 1 Tim 2:8, we see that there are four essentials in prayer. When you pray you must: Be instant – Paul said, “I will therefore that men pray everywhere…”. In Rom 12:12, he said, “continuing instant in prayer.” Prayer must be something you do […]
Why They Don’t Get It, Matt 13:9-17
When you think about people’s response to the Bible, do you ever wonder why some people get it and some people don’t. How is it that two people can sit through the same message and one comes away edified and the other mystified? One leaves enthused and the other leaves confused. The answer to why […]