1 Sam 7:1-12 Ebenezer CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 7:1-12, Ebenezer is the stone that was placed for a memorial in Israel.  It is very significant because it represents the day and the battle in which the Lord helped Israel against the Philistines.  His help, though, was predicated upon...

I Will Never Leave Thee Heb.13: 5-6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Herein lays one of the greatest promises in the entire Bible.  The Lord will never leave us or forsake us.  In its immediate context we see some implications of this verse that should change our lives.  This one statement offers...

Effective Communication James 1:19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In relationships, like marriages, effective communication is vital to understanding and happiness.  To be effective you must: Listen – Jas 1:19 you are to be swift to hear, and slow to speak. You can’t hear if you are preparing your answer rather than...

Memorial Day Acts 22:19-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or...

Mystery of Godliness 1 Tim. 3:14-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson is predominately about the mystery of godliness in 1 Tim 3:16.  However, we will first consider the house of God in 1 Tim 3:15.  People often refer to the church building as “the house of God.”  It’s not...

Some Reasons for Answered Prayer II Kings 19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Sometimes answered prayer is not about granting your petition as much as it is about fulfilling God’s desire.  Here are some examples of answered prayer for God’s benefit: He answers for his glory – 2 Ki 19:19 –...

1 Sam 16:13-14 The Spirit of the Lord CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Old Testament the Spirit of the Lord was very active in men’s lives. He was involved in creation Gen 1:2 He was involved in striving with men Gen 6:3 similar to the way that he reproves them...

Overwhelmed Luke 10:38-42 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You get overwhelmed when you are stressed, cumbered, careful and troubled about many things.  Oftentimes, you bring these things on yourself; sometimes you can’t control them.  When you are feeling overwhelmed, you can bite your fingernails, post your trouble on Facebook so others can...

Deacons 1 Tim. 3: 8-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After Paul wrote about the qualities of pastors, he gave Timothy a list of qualities for deacons.  Since deacons are an extension of the pastor’s ministry [Acts 6:1-7], it follows that their qualities should be very similar to that of pastors.  That’s...

Watering 1 Cor. 3:6-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Concerning souls, we often talk of sowing the seed and harvesting the fruit.  We rarely expound on watering.  However, watering is what Apollos did in 1 Cor 3:6-8.  So, watering is necessary when dealing with souls.  Therefore, we must discuss it. Sowing the...