Thanksgiving is the key to: Entering the presence of God, Ps 95:1-3, Ps 100:3-4 When you talk to God in your heart, you might sense that you are down here and God is way up there in heaven.  We speak of God as our heavenly Father.  The truth is that...

In Jer 5:1 the Lord said, “see now… if ye can find a man”.  It just takes a man.  Israel had transgressed.  The prophets prophesied lies.  The whole nation had turned against God.  But the Lord said that if they could just find one man the executed judgment and sought...

Introduction: According to the Bible, God has a will for every believer today. It is God’s intention for all of us to know His will for our lives so that we can be IN God’s will. If Jesus Christ was to come back right now for His church, would we...

In Ecc 10:1-15, Solomon elaborates on his wise understanding of folly. Folly in Reputation, v.1 Practically speaking, this is true.  The ointment of the apothecary can have a sweet smell, as in Ex 30:34-35.  But if a few flies die in the confection, the savor is going to stink with...

Then Will I Hear 2 Chr. 7:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We have heard much preaching on 2 Chr 7:14.  The part of the verse I like is… then will I hear.  God said that, if they do four things, then will I hear.  The four things are these: humble...

Better Than Sacrifice 1 Sam. 15: 22-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO To obey is better than sacrifice.  In other words, do right the first time and you won’t have to sacrifice.  Saul disobeyed God’s specific command and yet boasted that he had “performed the commandment of the Lord,” [1 Sam 15:13]. ...

Obtaining favor with God should be one of our greatest concerns in our lives.  Jesus, Mary, David, Daniel, Abraham, and Samuel all found favor with God.  And we can, as well.  We obtain favor by righteousness.  Ps 5:12 says, “For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou...

The Importance of Thanksgiving Ps.100: 4-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This is the season of giving.  Decorations for Christmas are on display and you have already begun shopping for loved ones and friends.  In giving you will undoubtedly experience the blessing of which Paul spoke when he quoted Jesus in Acts...

Deception Mark 13:5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We are told that before the coming of the Lord, during the time in which we are living now, we are to beware of deception.  So it is important that we learn about deception so that we can keep from being deceived.  Notice from...

Ephesians 5:16-20 “Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”. Introduction: In the verses preceding vs 20, and including vs 20, we see Paul giving good, wise, practical advice for the believer. According to this verse, we are to...