Why No One Could Stop Paul Prov 24: 16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again.  They couldn’t stop Paul because he wouldn’t stay down.  A Chinese proverb says, “Failure lies not in falling down.  Failure lies in not getting up.” ...

God Forbid Joshua 22:29 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO “God forbid” is often spoken as an oath.  Sometimes the expression, “God forbid,” can be very instructive to us.  The following passages provide us with a good topical outline for some things that should never happen in our lives. God forbid that we should...

Glorify God 1 Cor. 10:31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible is clear on this subject.  Christians are definitely to glorify God.  We are to give God the Glory due his name.  1 Cor 10:31 says, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory...

The Body Is Not For Fornication 1 Cor. 6: 13-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Cor 6:13-20 Paul is dealing exclusively with the problem of fornication.  It was obviously a problem among the Corinthians, as it was among other Gentiles.  The council at Jerusalem pointed this one sin out, among...

Look Past the Problem II Cor. 4:17-18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you face a problem, a trial, affliction or suffering, look past the problem; don’t look at it.  We have said before, “Gaze at the Savior and glance at the problem.”  But we must add that you can’t get stuck...

Worship John 4:23-24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO How do you worship God in spirit and truth? True worship of God is expression of your heart and not of your flesh. Most methods of worship in today’s churches reflect the flesh rather than the heart. What is Worship?   Dr. Peter Ruckman: “Worship...

Pauls Testimony 1 Tim. 1:2-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 1:12-17 we read about Pauls testimony.  Pauls testimony is a testimony of Christ’s: Enabling – 1 Tim 1:12 – Christ provided Paul with the means, the opportunity, the power and the authority to minister through preaching and teaching...

Abundant Hope Rom. 15:13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO With our abundant life in Christ we are also given abundant hope.  This is not a hope that is based on a chance.  This is hope established on the words of God.  We have abundant hope: In eternal life – Titus 1:2 –...

Are You Pleasing God? Rev.4:11   All things are and were created for His pleasure. Are you pleasing God? Do you know what pleases God? The Bible says that He is worthy to receive Glory, honour and power, these things please God. Let’s look at the scripture and define a...

Ephesians 3:13-21 The Riches of His Glory CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Ephesians 3:13-21, Paul ended up in jail for preaching the gospel and preaching to Gentiles.  He tells them in v. 13, “Don’t sweat it” this was for your glory.  Like Joseph said about being in jail in Egypt for...