Ministry Helpers, Phil 2:19-25 – May 31, 2026

There are two men in Phil 2:19-25 who were excellent helpers to Paul in his ministry.  When Paul wrote about them, he included remarks about their qualities.  We should identify these qualities because these are the kinds of things you will need to be ministry helpers. Timothy was: Likeminded – Phil 2:20.  A good helper in […]

Life and Death, Gen 2:17 – May 31, 2026

Life and Death At first, Adam and Eve had life and just one commandment.  The commandment was given to keep them from death, Gen 2:17. The devil was already here and he had the power of death.  So God said, If you do this (eat from the forbidden tree), you will die. After they disobeyed […]

The Road To Emmaus, Lk 12:13-35 – May 31, 2026

In Lk 24:13-35 we read the account of the two men who met Jesus on the road to Emmaus.  The easiest way to study this passage is to read through it and comment along the way.  Then we’ll go back and look at some of the Old Testament references to the prophecies Jesus would have […]

Things Jesus Owns, Jn 14:23

Our lesson today deals with some things Jesus owns.  He refers to my words, my harvest, my sheep, my disciples and my kingdom.  It is very important that you and I remember what things Jesus owns so that we don’t attempt to take ownership of these things that are not ours.  Furthermore, we need to […]

Hearing From God, 1 Sam 3:9-10

The subject of this message is hearing from God.  If you want to hear from God then here are the things you must do.  Hearing from God demands: Your desire to hear – 1 Sam 3:9-10 – Samuel said “Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth.”  And the Lord talked with him.  Before you read your […]

Blessed Is The Giving Man, Prov 22:9 – May 27, 2026

We’ve been preaching on the blessed man.  Today, we’ll discuss this topic, “Blessed is the giving man”.  Prov 22:9, “He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor”. This person “seeth his brother have need”, 1 Jn 3:17, but he doesn’t shut “up his bowels of […]

The Eyes of God, Heb 4:13

The Bible has much to say about the eyes of the Lord.  They are ubiquitous, discerning, frightening, gracious, fixed and fiery.  It is our hope that learning about the eyes of the Lord will draw you closer to him in your personal fellowship with him and draw you further away from the evil that so […]

A Happy Marriage, 1 Cor 11:11

Some Biblical principles for a happy marriage are conversion, commitment, compassion, communication and cooperation.  We will examine these today in a little detail in hopes that they will prepare you for a happy marriage or that they will restore you to a happy marriage.  A happy marriage is founded on: Conversion – 1 Cor 11:11; […]

Your Health, Ps 67:2 – May 25, 2026

Many Christians are concerned about their health.  And that’s good.  You should be concerned about your health. However, this has led many to follow the health fads that have swept the country in an effort to enjoy better health.  But you have to remember that we are all made very differently and what works for […]

Reasonable Service, Rom 12:1 – May 24, 2026

Presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to Jesus is absolutely our reasonable service.  His exhortation to do this is not extreme. It’s fair; it stands to reason.   Sacrifices in the Old Testament were without blemish.  Jesus was sinless when he was sacrificed for us. So, we are to be holy and acceptable to […]