How to be Prosperous and of Good Success Joshua 1:1-9 In this passage We can see how to be prosperous and have good success in the responsibility that the Lord may give you. Joshua was a young man that God had just given the responsibility of leading the children of...

First of All 1 Tim 2:1-2   Paul exhorts us to do some things “first of all” in this passage. I Believe that this means that we should put some sort of priority on these things. He is instructing us in the various ways to communicate with God on behalf...

Ephesians 1:20-23 Head of the Church CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Christ is the head of the church.  Not the pope, not the president of the convention, not the Chairman of the board, not the trustees, deacons, government, pastor, or congregation.  Christ is the HEAD.  Three things in this text show that...

Paul’s Authority Rom. 1:1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul began this letter with his greeting and stated authority for writing this letter to the Romans, since he wasn’t the one who had led them to the Lord like he had the Corinthians [1 Cor 4:15] or the Thessalonians [1 Thes 1:5,...

Lowering the Standards Col.1:16-17 The Bible states that “all things were created by him and for him”. God has set the standards. God has made all the rules. They are created by him and for him. We are to live by the standards that God has set for us and...

Cursing the Ruler Ex.22:28                 Thou shall not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people. It has become common place to curse or revile our leaders. Parents, employers, political leaders, husbands, and pastors are all targets, and are shot at constantly. The news media promotes it, social...

Dual Authority Matt. 6:24                 Two masters is dual authority. It never works, not at home, at work, at church, and not with God. You must pick one and love it and hold to it. No man can serve two masters. Who or what is your single authority? It is...

Seek His Face 1 Chron. 16: 7-11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO None of us has ever seen Jesus but we are told to seek his face.  We have never seen God, but we are told to seek his face.  You could see Jesus if he would let you.  Instead he’ll only...

What can we learn from Dogs? Job.12:7-8   I love my dog, and most people love dogs. God, on the other hand has nothing good to say about dogs in the Bible. Every passage has a negative context. Let’s explore some of these passages. There are many Christians that resemble...

Submission   The Bible clearly lays out God’s order for authority and submission in our life. We cause our own problems when we step outside the authority that God has placed us under. Your head is not just a “boss” that you must obey. Your head is an authority figure...