What to do when you encounter friction
What to do when you encounter Friction? 2 Samuel 16:5-16 This passage give the account of David fleeing from Absalom. As David and his men are leaving one of the descendants of Saul named Shimei curses David and throws rocks at him. Just as David we all deal with friction especially when trying to serve […]
One Nation, One King, Ezek 37:15-28
In Ezek 37:15-28, Ezekiel takes two sticks and joins them together to make one. This object lesson catches the attention of the people who inquire about its meaning. He explains that the joining of the two sticks symbolizes the reuniting of Israel with Judah to form one nation that will be under one king. Thus, […]
Too Poor To Count, Lk 21:1-4
This message should encourage you if you think you are too poor to count. Some people would probably attempt to do more for God if they thought that what they can contribute to the work of God would make a difference. But they don’t try because they think their contribution won’t count. Well, God doesn’t […]
Be Valiant, Jud 6:11-12
Right now, people are scared because of the current collapse in the stock market, fear over the spread of the coronavirus, the fall in the price of oil, the continued bad news circulating endlessly every single day, and the uncertainty of what’s coming next. It’s in times like these that you need to be valiant. […]
David in His Youth, 1 Sam 16:17-18
We’re studying the character of David as a young man to be an encouragement to our young men to be like him. David was Jesse’s youngest son. He kept his father’s sheep. When David’s three older brothers went into battle with Saul, David stayed home and kept the sheep [1 Sam 17:14-15]. When Jesse sent […]
When God Says No Deut. 3:23-26
When God Says No Deut. 3: 23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When God Says No Deu.3:23-26 What a Great Opportunity We Have! Introduction: • Many lessons have been taught on the hinderances of prayer • God answers prayer, yes, no, or not now. • Most of mine are no. • God said NO to some of […]
The Spirit of the Lord in the Old Testament
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 today He was involved in […]
When Covenants Apply I Gal. 3
When Covenants Apply I Gal. 3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Now that we have seen the covenants in the Bible and have rightly divided a couple of Old Testament passages concerning Jesus Christ, we must determine when the covenants apply. That way we won’t misapply scripture. For instance, the covenants are all established in the […]
The Covenant with David
The Covenant with David (Partial recording only) CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The covenant with David was established in 2 Sam 7:8-16. In this covenant with David the Lord established the throne of his kingdom from which Solomon ruled and from which the Lord Jesus Christ will eventually rule the world in Jerusalem (Is 9:6-7; Zech […]
The value of friendship.
The Value of Friendship (1 Samuel 18:1-5 and 1 Samuel 20:1-42) Friendship is one of the most valuable things a man can have. There is no equal for a true friend. In the case of David and Jonathan we see an example of true friendship that stood the test of hardship and time. David’s friendship […]