Humble Yourselves, We’re Nothing, 1 Pet 5:6

Humble Yourselves You’re Nothing 1 Pet 5: 6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Pet 5:6 Peter said, “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.”  The way to be exalted, then, is not to lift yourself up and promote your good...

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What The Disciples Lacked, Lk 9:37-56

What the disciples lacked Jesus had just come down from the mount of Transfiguration with Peter, John, and James. Awaiting him were a multitude of people.  One man among them cried out to Jesus to cast the devil out of his son.  The surprising thing is that he had brought...

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God Answers Prayer, 2 Kings 19

God Answers Prayer Sometimes God answers prayer, not simply to grant your petition, but rather to fulfill his desire.  Here are some examples of answered prayer for God’s benefit: God answers prayer for his glory – 2 Ki 19:15-19 – Hezekiah prayed for deliverance from the Assyrians and God heard his prayer. ...

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Walk In Victory Over Fear, Heb 2:15

Walk In Victory Over Fear Heb.2:15 CLICKTITLE FOR AUDIO There are four things of which Christians are particularly afraid.  Christians fear the loss of their life, their self-esteem or self-worth, their reputation and their dignity.  Put another way, Christians fear death, falling, dishonor and derision.  As my former pastor used to...

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In God We Trust, Ps 18:2

In God We Trust Ps 18:2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you walk into the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., you see a remarkable testimony to God in that building.  In the Rotunda you see 8 large paintings of the Exploration and Colonization of America and of the American Revolution. One...

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Rejoice in Likemindedness, Phil 2:1-8

Rejoice in Likemindedness Phil 2:1-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Phil 2:2, Paul said, “Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded…”  We should rejoice in likemindedness.  We are to be likeminded in our marriages, in our families, in our friendships and in our churches.  We are likeminded when we are...

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A Disciple’s Character, Lk 6:37-49

A Disciple’s Character Lk 6:40, “The disciple is not above his master: but everyone that is perfect shall be as his master”.  So, a disciple is going to be like Jesus Christ.  With a disciple’s character: He’ll Have The Right Attitude, 37-38 He’s not a judger.  Jesus said in Jn...

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The Form of a Servant, Phil 2:5-8

The Form of a Servant Have you decided today that you want to serve the Lord?  Then you need to take upon you the form of a servant like Jesus did.  This requires 7 things.  If you do these things, you will be the servant God wants you to be. ...

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Come Before His Presence, Ps 95:1-11

Come Before His Presence Ps. 95: 1-11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When we read in the Psalms about coming “before his presence,” [i.e., Ps 95:2], we are reading about people literally coming before the Lord’s presence during the millennial reign of Jesus Christ when he is ruling on the earth from...

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Bible Paradoxes, Mk 8:35

Bible Paradoxes Mk 8: 35 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Recently, in a men’s meeting, a friend of mine preached on the paradoxes in the Bible. It was such an interesting message that I will repeat most of what he said in this message.  These things will help you if you...

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