Instruction and Reproof Matt. 17:14-21 In this passage we have already studied “faith” and “unbelief” in previous lessons. Today we will look at one more thing that the Lord wants us to do. We saw that the disciples had all the faith to heal the lunatic that was needed, because...

Because of your unbelief Matt.17:14-20 In the previous lesson we learned what faith is. The Bible defines it as “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” [Heb.11:1]. Faith is substance and evidence based on God’s word, and we are given this faith through God’s word....

What is Faith? Heb.11:1 [Rom.14:23] “For whatsoever is not of faith is sin”[Heb.11:6] “without Faith it is impossible to please God” Without faith, we cannot please God, and anything in our lives that is not of faith, is sin. If someone asked you “what is faith?” what would you say?...

To Your Own Hurt   2 Timothy 2:25   “In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;” There are folks that “oppose themselves”. They do things that cause themselves harm. All this hurt is self-inflicted. This self-inflicted hurt comes...

Too Many Words Ecc.5:7 Not too long ago parents told their children consistently “ sit down and shut up”. It was common to hear “children are to be seen and not heard”. Now we have several generations of people who will not shut up. Too many words. The Bible has...

Watchmen, Keep Not Silence Isa.62:6 The typical “watchman on the wall” intimidation: [Eze.33:7-8] You are a watchman, if you fail to warn the lost, their blood is on your hands! You now are the reason that they are going to hell. (Lots of bloody hands in the congregation at this...

Waiting on God Jer.14:22 Waiting on God is probably the hardest thing for a Christian to do. We live in a Now, now, now world. Everything is instant, everything must be fast. Computers, phones, etc. are fast today and need to be faster. When we need direction or help from...

Anger Management James 1:19-20                 The Bible has a lot to say about Anger management. James deals with the wrath of man in this passage, and says we are to be swift to hear, slow to speak and slow to wrath. The wrath of man is not a display of...

Male and Female Gen.1:27 God created them male and female. [Matt.19:4], Jesus repeats these facts. By definition men and women are different. [Matt.19:5-6], but we were made to go together! So we should complement each other. What does woman need in a man? What does a man need in a...

Love is of God 1 Jn.4:7-8 True love is defined by God. So in our world today there are many myths concerning love. If we are not diligent, we will fall for the world’s definition of love. The divorce rate and alternative forms of marriage are proof positive of the...