Choose You This Day, Jos 24:14-15
In Jos 24:14-15, at the end of Joshua’s life, he charged Israel with one final command. He commanded them to choose this day whom they would serve. He said to Israel: Fear the Lord. If you had a dad or a boss or a commander that you feared, you did what they said. This is […]
Why Call Me Lord, Lk 6:46
In Lk 6:46 Jesus asked his disciples, “And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say”? That’s an excellent and compelling question. Why call me Lord? It’s interesting to note the context in which he asked this question. Beginning in Lk 6:20, Jesus spoke to his disciples and gave […]
To Seek and Save, Lk 19:1-10
Jesus Came to Seek and Save the Lost Lk 19:1-10 is the story of Zacchaeus, and how he came to Jesus. According to Lk 19:10 Jesus came “to seek and to save that which was lost”. When Jesus saw Zacchaeus, he knew that Zacchaeus was lost. And he came to seek and save him. […]
The Backslider, Prov 14:14
Prov 14:14 says, “The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways”. The backslider… What is a backslider? Hos 4:16 says, “Israel slideth back as a backsliding heifer”. I have a mental image of a heifer sliding backwards down a wet bank or ramp. When you think of backsliding, what comes to […]
Invite People To Church, 1 Cor 14:22-25
1 Cor 14:22-25 describes a church service where unbelievers are present. Therefore, you should invite people to church. Generally, prophesying is for the edification of believers, v.22; 1 Cor 14:4-5. What takes place in the service should edify the saints. Tongues, v.22, are for them that believe not, predominately because the gospel is being preached […]
Lay Up For Yourself, Deut 11:18
In four passages in the Bible, you are given instruction on what to lay up for yourself. We’ll start with the passage in Deut 11:18. Lay up for yourself: God’s words – Deut 11:18. “Therefore, shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul”. Eliphaz said in Job 22:22, “…lay […]
Renew Your Mind, Rom 12:2
Rom 12:2 says, “.. be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…”. To renew is your mind is to make new, to transform, or to change your mind. Renew Your Mind You are transformed by the renewing of your mind, Rom 12:2. The way we are supposed […]
Take Heed What You Hear, Mk 4:23-25
Jesus said, “Take heed what ye hear”, Mk 4:24. What you listen to will affect you and your relationship to the Lord. Things you hear will either strengthen your faith in God’s words or cause doubt. What you hear can strengthen your faith. When you listen to the words of God, God gives you […]
The Empty Seat, 1 Sam 20:14-18
This sermon is titled The Empty Seat. In 1 Sam 20:14-18, David and Jonathan met before the new moon to discuss whether Saul would attempt to kill David. Jonathan agreed that David should not sit with the king for the new moon meals just in case Saul intended to kill him. During these three days, […]
Peter’s Denial, Matt 26:31-35
In Matt 26:31-35, when Jesus told his disciples that they would be offended because of him, Jesus knew by the scripture and by his understanding what they would do. The Scripture he quoted is Zech 13:7. Wee see his understanding of men in Jn 2:24-25 “…he knew all men, And needed not that any should […]