His Own Soul, Prov 19:8
The word “soul” is often just a reference to a human being, a person, as in Gen 46:15, 18, 22, 25-27. So, when the Bible refers to a man loving his own soul and doing good to his own soul, he loves himself. This kind of love is not the self-love about which Paul warned […]
So Much The More Prayer, Heb 10:4-25
In anticipation of the Lord’s return Paul exhorted us to do some things so much the more, Heb 10:25. Paul wrote in Heb 10:24, And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works. Prayer is good work. In Col 4:12 Paul noted that Epaphras was “always laboring fervently for you […]
Be In Health, 3 Jn 2
John wrote to his friend Gaius and wished for him to be in health. According to the Bible, there are spiritual things you can do to improve your health. So, often we concentrate on the physical, medical, and nutritional interventions and overlook the spiritual. Regardless whether you are in good health or you are dealing […]
Results of Trusting God, Prov 16:20
In this sermon, we’re going to talk about four results of trusting God. When you trust in the Lord: You’ll be happy – Prov 16:20, whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. You’re happy first from getting saved. Ps 144:15 says, happy is that people whose God is the Lord. And then you’ll be […]
What To Do With God’s Love, 1 Jn 4
The Bible says that God is love, 1 Jn 4:8. Love is in his nature. So, we must know what to do with God’s love. Receive his love – 1 Jn 4:7-10. God’s love was manifested in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is the propitiation for our sins. He appeased God’s […]
Pray Then Speak, Neh 2:4-5
In Neh 2:4-5, when the king asked Nehemiah to make his request, Nehemiah prayed and then he spoke. This is the proper order when making a request, answering a question, or confronting someone. Pray then speak. Too often we react too quickly and speak first, without praying. Nehemiah had already been praying for several […]
They Seek a Country, Heb 11:8-16
Our text is Heb 11:8-16. Heb 11:14 says, they seek a country. Are you seeking a country? Abraham was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance. When you get saved and seek a country, you should follow what Abraham did. If you are going to seek […]
Do These All The Day, Ps 25:5
There are just a few places in our Bible where we find the phrase “all the day”. These verses give us instruction on what we should be doing everyday throughout the day. Actively wait on the Lord – Ps 25:5. To wait on the Lord is to attend as a servant. Notice that the Psalmist […]
The Prating Fool, Prov 10:8
According to Prov 10:8, the prating fool shall fall. See also Prov 10:10. To prate is to talk long and idly: chatter. Websters 1828 defines prate as to talk much and without weight, or to little purpose. To run on. A prating fool talks so much he can’t or won’t hear. As Prov 1:7 fools […]
Assemble Together in Church, Heb 10:25
According to Heb 10:25, we are to assemble together in church, and so much the more as we see the day approaching. If Auré were to minister in Réunion Island, would it be necessary for him to gather new believers to assemble together in church? When we were in Réunion Island with Auré and Lizzie, […]