Saul’s Spiritual Character Flaws, 1 Sam 13:11-16
1 Sam 13:11-16 Saul’s Spiritual Character Flaws CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Saul did something very foolish when he offered a burnt offering. His foolish decision revealed some spiritual flaws in his character that plagued him for the rest of his life. These flaws were that: He knew what he was doing was wrong – 1 Sam 13:12 […]
Truth is Fallen, Is 59:14
Is 59:14 says, And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter. We have seen this verse fulfilled in our own country. Except for places like a Bible believing preacher’s pulpit, you will rarely find truth. Often, journalists portray self-made narratives in their headlines and stories […]
Why Trust in the Lord, Ps 32:10
We know that we are supposed to trust in the Lord, but why? You trust in the Lord for: Mercy – Ps 32:10 – salvation is in the Lord. We need his mercy and he extends it to us by trusting Jesus Christ as our Saviour [Titus 3:5]. Happiness – Prov 16:20 – one of […]
Hard Heart, Prov 28:14
Prov 28:14 says, “… but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.” You don’t want a hard heart and you really don’t want the mischief that follows. A hard heart comes from: Sin and Disobedience – Rom 2:1-16 – Rom 2:5 refers to “thy hardness and impenitent heart.” This hard heart comes from […]
A Good Heart, Prov 4:23
To be a good person, once we are saved, we must have a good heart. Prov 4:23 says, “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” We don’t come naturally equipped with a good heart, though. We must realize there is evil in our heart and we must […]
Hannah’s Faith, 1 Sam 1:12-27
1 Sam 1:12-27 Hannah’s Faith CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Hannah had a tremendous faith and, consequently, she received an answer to her petition for a man child. Notice some qualities of her faith: She had a strong enough faith to: Keep on praying – 1 Sam 1:12 – Christians sometimes become impatient when their prayers aren’t […]
Choke the Word, Mk 4:19
Mk 4:19 exposes three things that choke the word and make it unfruitful. These choke the word in a Christian and choke the word when it is preached to a lost person. These three things choke the word: Cares of this world – the word of God bears fruit in your life when you receive […]
Essential Fear, Phil 2:12-13
Essential Fear Phil 2:12-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The fear of God is essential fear. You must have the fear of God for obedience, holiness, submission, and service. It is also essential fear for the protection of and multiplication in the church. The fear of God is essential fear for: Obedience – Phil 2:12-13 – God […]
Great Sins, 1 Sam 2:17
Great Sin 1 Sam 2:17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 2:17, the sin of Eli’s sons was very great. They caused the men of Israel to abhor the offering of the Lord. In the Bible there are several great sins and today we are going to see what they are. Keep in mind that all […]
Pleasing God, 1 Thes 4:1
1 Thes 4:1 says, “Ye ought to walk and to please God.” This lesson is about pleasing God. And not just about pleasing God once but abounding more and more in pleasing God. You cannot please God and be a: Self-pleaser – Rom 15:3 – as in “do as you please.” Christ pleased not himself. […]