Arm Yourselves, 1 Pet 4:1-5

Arm Yourselves 1 Pet 4:1-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Pet 4:1-5, Peter tells us to arm yourselves likewise with the same mind, the mind that Christ had.  As Christ suffered in the flesh for sin to free us from sin, so we have suffered in the flesh and are...

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The Thief on the Cross Believed, Lk 23:39-43

The Thief on the Cross Believed Lk 23:39-43 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO People offer a lot of excuses for why they can’t believe on Jesus.  However, you can believe on Jesus; the thief on the cross believed.  And if he did surely you can.  The thief on the crossbelieved in spite...

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How to Make a Decision, Joel 3:14

How to Make a Decision Joel 3:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We realize that this verse applies doctrinally to the 2nd Advent.  However, it brings us to the point of this sermon which is how to make a decision.  I am asked consistently in the ministry, “What do I do?”  Multitudes...

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Why Men Refuse Wisdom, Prov 8:1-36

Why Men Refuse Wisdom Prov 8:1-36 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to Proverbs 8:1-6, wisdom is pervasive in that it speaks in multiple public places where it could not possibly be missed.  Wisdom calls out to all men, even to the simple and to fools.  Wisdom welcomes any audience and gives...

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Confessing Sins Publicly, Jas 5:16

Confessing Sins Publicly Jas. 5:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There is a popular practice among Christians involving confessing sins to each other or before the congregation.  We have seen this or heard about it in autobiographies, charismatic “revival” meetings, walks to Emmaus, and fundamental churches.  Undoubtedly, people are confessing sins...

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What Sin Is, 1 Jn 3:4

 What Sin Is I Jn. 3-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible is very clear on the subject of what sin is.  You do not have to guess what sin is.  The Lord tells you explicitly.  Just look at these verses.  Sin is: Breaking the law – “Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth...

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Who Is That God? Dan 3:15

Who Is That God? Dan. 3-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Nebuchadnezzar threatened the Jews with the fiery furnace if they refused to worship his image he asked, Who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands, [Dan 3:15]?  He is: The God who delivered Israel from Egypt...

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Fret Not, Ps 37:1-9

Fret Not Ps.37:1-9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Psalm 37 begins with a profound admonition, “Fret not.”  To fret means to cause to suffer emotional wear and tear: trouble persistently: vex, torment, worry, according to Webster’s dictionary.  We need to be reminded not to fret in times like these, because there seems...

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God Gives You Up, Ps 81:12

God Gave Them Up Ps 81:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO One of the most tragic statements in the Bible is, God gave them up.  When God gives you up to something and leaves you alone to go after it, you are well nigh hopeless, at that point.  Notice the progression of...

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Inspiration, Job 32:8

Inspiration Job 32:8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What is inspiration?  Inspiration is God telling you what the scriptures say so that you can understand them. Many scholars have defined “inspiration” as God telling the authors what to write back when the original books and letters were written.  They’ll say, “We...

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