This lesson covers Eph 1:15-23. In this passage, Paul prayed for the Ephesians [Eph 1:16] to know three things every Christian must know. We must know “what is the exceeding hope of his calling,” [Eph 1:18], “what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,” [Eph 1:18],...
Though He Fall Ps.37:23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Ps 37:23 says that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. But v. 24 says, though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down. If his steps are being ordered by the Lord, why would he ever fall? ...
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...
When we studied Local Church in Bible College there was an emphasis on the differences between the Local Church and the Body of Christ. Most notably, I remember learning that the Church is an organism and the Local Church is an organization. I have since come to believe that the...
Ecc 7:11-18 shows us three things set against each other, that, when considered together, give us wisdom under the sun. Wisdom and Money are Set Against Each Other, v.11-12 Solomon wrote, “Wisdom is good with an inheritance”. In Ecc 2:18-19 his heir would need wisdom to properly manage what he...
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...
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...
Ps 26:2 says, Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. We understand why the Lord should try our hearts. But why would I want the Lord to try my reins? Try My Reins The reins are the kidneys; the region of the kidneys, the loins, or the...
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...
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...
