Introduction to Hebrews, Heb 1:1-2
Introduction to Hebrews This is Part 1 in a 4 part introduction to Paul’s Epistle to the Hebrews. The Book of Hebrews can be a difficult book to understand in places. Therefore, we want to teach two very important introductory doctrines about Hebrews that might help you understand some of the more difficult passages. It is obvious that there is something very peculiar and special about this epistle, […]
Choked By This World, Matt 13:22
Click title to download Choked by This World. You have to understand something about living as a Christian in this world. In Matt 13:22, Jesus said that the cares of this world will choke the word and you will become unfruitful. We are strangers and pilgrims in this world and we must be careful to […]
Military Strategies, Jud 20:8-35
Judges 20:8-35 Military Strategies Click title to listen to the radio broadcast In this passage, which we have already studied, are some interesting military strategies that we need to consider which are both practical and spiritual. The troops need to be united – v.8, 11 – Israel fought as one man. There is a lot of emphasis […]
There is a Snare, Prov 29:6
Click title to download There is a Snare. Prov 29:6 says, “In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare.” You want to be very certain to stay away from transgression because of the snares. In transgression: Evil men snare you – Prov 1:10-18 – men will entice you to join them in […]
Heart Keepers, Prov 4:20-27
Click title to download Heart Keepers. Prov 4:23 says, “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” You and I are to keep our hearts. We are to be heart keepers, in much the same way as there are gate keepers and door keepers. Gate keepers and door […]
For the Birds, Prov 1:17
For the Birds Prov 1:17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Birds are an often used metaphor in the Bible. So, the title of this message is “For the Birds.” We are going to look at references to birds only in Proverbs and see what we can glean from these metaphors. There are five references that we are […]
Great Gain, 1 Tim 6:6
Great Gain 1 Tim 6:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When I start out this broadcast by proclaiming that I can show you how to make a great gain, your ears perk up and your mind immediately imagines an investment opportunity. But we’re not talking about investments today; we are talking about godliness and contentment. 1 Tim […]
Don’t Choose Sin as the Remedy, Eph 4:26
Don’t Choose Sin as the Remedy Eph. 4:26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Eph 4:26 Paul says, “Be ye angry, and sin not.” So there is an allowance for anger. The point is that at times anger is an appropriate response to something wrong. Look at Jesus in Mark 3:5. He was angry but he didn’t […]
Cultists, What Motivates Them, Matt 23:15
What Motivates Cultists Matt. 23:15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A radio listener asked a great question concerning the zeal of cultists. He was wondering what motivates cultists. How can cultists, who do not believe the truth and who do not have the Holy Spirit, be so much more zealous in their efforts than Christians? How is […]
Keep Your Flesh In Check, Rom 2:15
Keep Your Flesh In Check Rom. 2:15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO If you were to follow the appetites of your flesh all the time, you would kill yourself trying to please your insatiable appetites, Jas 1:14-15. Fulfilling your fleshly desires provides temporary pleasure, but you must keep feeding your desires in order to keep having pleasure. […]