Get the Devil Out, Acts 26:18
In the prior broadcast we saw that Christians could be possessed with the devil. Today, we’ll see how to get the devil out. And tomorrow we’ll see how to keep him out. To get the Devil out of your life: Get saved — 1 Jn 3:10; Acts 26:18 — when you get saved, you are […]
Control Your Emotions, Matt 14:25-31
In Matt 14:25-31, when the disciples were in a ship in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves, Matt 14:24, Jesus went to them walking on the sea. When they saw him, they were troubled and they cried out for fear. Jesus responded, “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” It’s […]
Spiritual Blessings, Eph 1:1-14
Our lesson today is from Eph 1:1-14. In Eph 1:3, God “hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.” These spiritual blessings are: OUR HOLINESS. We will be holy and without blame before him in love – Eph 1:4 – this is the choice that God made before the foundation of […]
Confessing Sins Publicly, Jas 5:16
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 to each other in other forums, as well, like group counseling sessions and A.A. […]
Regret Over Past Sins, 1 Cor 6:9-11
How can I shake this regret over past sins? That can be rough!! Lots of Christians are plagued by regret over past sins for which they have already been forgiven. They have committed certain sins that have a lingering effect on the mind and body. The regret over past sins seems to never leave. Paul […]
Pray for America, 1 Tim 2:1-3
We need to pray for America. But how do we pray? And what do we pray for? Pray for those in authority – 1 Tim 2:1-3 – a quiet [Acts 9:31], and peaceable life [Jer 29:7], in all godliness [1 Tim 6:5; 2 Tim 3:12] and honesty [Rom 12:17; contrast Ex 1:15-20] Pray for our […]
Seven Times, 1 Ki 18:43
This sermon is on some verses in the Bible where we find the phrase “seven times”. These passages teach us to: Keep praying if at first you don’t get an answer. Elijah prayed for rain while his servant went to look toward the sea seven times till the rain came, 1 Ki 18:43. It’s easy […]
Spiritual Depression, 1 Ki 19:4
In many cases, depression is something you can address spiritually and practically rather than chemically, through anti-depressants. You can often make changes in your spiritual life that will improve your emotional and mental health. Furthermore, if depression is exacerbated by your lifestyle and diet, you can make the necessary lifestyle and dietary changes to reduce […]
Put On The New Man, Col 3:10-15
When we put off the old man, we are to, simultaneously, put on the new man. You don’t grow as a Christian by just removing the old man or by only denying yourself. You must put on the new man. According to Col 3:10, the new man “is renewed in knowledge after the image […]
Complete in Him, Col 2:10-17
Our Sunday school lesson today is from Col 2:10-17. In Col 2:10, Paul wrote, “ye are complete in him.” The implications of this truth are covered in the rest of the passage that we’re studying. Complete here has the meaning of perfect, having no deficiency. Because we are in Christ, when we are saved, we […]