Jud 18:1-31 Some Problems with Idolatry CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Idolatry, in and of itself, is unlawful [Exodus 20:4-6] and consequential in that it continues through successive generations and incurs the wrath of God. In this passage, the idolatry of Micah gets transferred to the Danites and ultimately leads to their downfall...
Pray for Others 1 Sam. 12:23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO As a judge in Israel, Samuel considered the failure to pray for others in Israel a sin. Samuel said, “God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you…” [1 Sam 12:23]. Perhaps, it is not...
1 Sam 13:11-16 Saul’s Spiritual Character Flaws CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Saul did something very foolish when he offered a burnt offering. His foolish decision revealed some spiritual flaws in his character that plagued him for the rest of his life. These flaws were that: He knew what he was doing was...
Truth is Fallen Is 59:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Is 59:14 says, And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter. We have seen this verse fulfilled in our own country. Except for places like a Bible believing preacher’s pulpit, you will...
Why Trust in the Lord Ps 32:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We know that we are supposed to trust in the Lord, but why? You trust in the Lord for: Mercy – Ps 32:10 – salvation is in the Lord. We need his mercy and he extends it to us by...
Hard Heart Prov. 28:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 28:14 says, “… but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.” You don’t want a hard heart and you really don’t want the mischief that follows. A hard heart comes from: Sin and Disobedience – Rom 2:1-16 – Rom...
A Good Heart Prov. 4:23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO To be a good person, once we are saved, we must have a good heart. Prov 4:23 says, “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” We don’t come naturally equipped with a good...
1 Sam 1:12-27 Hannah’s Faith CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Hannah had a tremendous faith and, consequently, she received an answer to her petition for a man child. Notice some qualities of her faith: She had a strong enough faith to: Keep on praying – 1 Sam 1:12 – Christians sometimes become...
Choke the Word Mk 4:19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Mk 4:19 exposes three things that choke the word and make it unfruitful. These choke the word in a Christian and choke the word when it is preached to a lost person. These three things choke the word: Cares of this...
Essential Fear Phil 2:12-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The fear of God is essential fear. You must have the fear of God for obedience, holiness, submission, and service. It is also essential fear for the protection of and multiplication in the church. The fear of God is essential fear for: Obedience...
