Nehemiah.3:1-32 The 10 Gates CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The gates in Nehemiah 3 represent the spiritual growth and development of a child of God – as these gates are in the wall around Jerusalem and whereas New Jerusalem is our mother [Gal 4:26], we can see the typology connected with the...

Humilitiy 1 Peter 5: 5-9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 1 Pet 5:5-9 – Read also Prov 15:33 and Phil 2:5-8.  According to our text, humility is the greatest way for you to: Get along with each other – v.5 – “all of you be subject one to another, and be...

1 Chron.22 9-19 Arise and Build a Sanctuary   CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Chr 22:9-19, before David died and Solomon ascended to the throne of Israel, God gave David the pattern for the temple that Solomon was to build.  In this passage, David charges Solomon to build that “sanctuary...

1Cor. 15:50 Victory Through Our Lord Jesus Christ CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Our text is 1 Cor 15:50-58 – I’ve always wanted to be on the winning side – I like victory more than defeat – and when you are with Jesus you are guaranteed the victory – you are guaranteed:...

John 1: 1-12 A Sensible Relationship CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This passage says, “as many as received him to them gave he power to become the sons of God” and according to the Bible there are many aspects to receiving the Lord – they involve your whole being – all...

Luke 18: 9-14 The Pharisee And The Publican  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Audience addressed by this parable was the self-righteous crowd.  They trusted in themselves that “they were righteous.”  To illustrate their true unrighteousness Jesus compared a Pharisee to a Publican.  Observe:  The Pharisee’s: Confident Approach – “he stood...

1 Sam. 30: 1-8 Encourage Yourself in the Lord CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO

Managing Cattle and Pastoring a Church  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Pastoring a church is very similar to managing a herd of cattle.  Like a ranch manager, the pastor must: Provide Nutrition – Jn 21:15-17, Acts 20:28 and 1 Pet 5:2 tell pastors to feed the sheep.  The King James Bible is...

Why We Need Preaching  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Preaching is an absolute necessity for Christians – it keeps us in a growing and right relationship with the Lord.  

Col. 4:2 Gratitude CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul is an amazing character.  Undoubtedly he is one of the most thankful men in the Bible. 26 times Paul specifically gives thanks for a multitude of things: for food, for friends who encouraged him, for the faith and testimony of his converts, for...