Spiritual Depression, II, Prov 16:18
We began a short series on spiritual depression in the prior broadcast. Today, we will continue to study some Biblical reasons for and solutions to spiritual depression. In many cases, depression is something you can address spiritually rather than chemically, through anti-depressants. You can often make changes in your spiritual life that will improve […]
They Dealt Proudly, Ex 18:11
After Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, heard all that the Lord did for Israel he said, “Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods; for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them,” [Ex 18:11]. That statement, “in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them,” really struck me […]
Favour, 1 Sam 2:26
It is more important to have favour with God than it is to have favor with men. God will give you favor with men [Gen 39:21; Ex 3:21]. Too much time is spent trying to gain favor with men. That time would be far better spent in favour with God. You have favour with God: […]
Hearing From God, 1 Sam 3:9-10
The subject of this message is hearing from God. If you want to hear from God then here are the things you must do. Hearing from God demands: Your desire to hear – 1 Sam 3:9-10 – Samuel said “Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth.” And the Lord talked with him. Before you read your […]
Be Humble, Phil 2:1-8
Be Humble This is the seventh message in the series on the spiritual qualities that are essential in the lives of people who minister to others in the words of God. We must be godly, faithful, diligent, teachable, Spirit-filled, charitable, and humble. Tonight we’re going to study the need to be humble. In Phil 2:1-8 […]
A Judge, a Pharisee and Publican, and Little Children, Lk 18:1-17
A Judge, a Pharisee and Publican, and Little Children The parable of an unjust judge. The parable teaches that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. We should stay with it till God answers. Don’t quit, because he’s going to answer. He was a Judge that feared not God, neither regarded man. The […]
Neither Give Place to the Devil, Eph 4:27
Neither Give Place to the Devil Eph 4:27 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul gave us very specific instructions about putting on the new man in Eph 4:24-32. In the midst of these instructions he told us, neither give place to the devil. When you think about that instruction it is a little hard to understand exactly […]
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 qualities, but to humble yourself […]
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 him to the disciples and […]
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. The reason was not only […]