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...

Humble Yourself Under The Mighty Hand of God In 1 Pet 5:5-7, Peter told us to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God.  In our relationship with God, he knows whether we are humble or not.  Perhaps, we know whether we are humble under his mighty hand.  If we...

According to Prov 21:4, pride is something we all have to contend with.  No matter who you are, you have a problem with pride or you will have a problem with pride at some point and in some way.  This sermon will help you know what to do about it. ...

We are studying 1 Pet 5:1-7 in this lesson.  1 Pet 5:1-4 contain some instructions to pastors.  1 Pet 5:5-7 contain an exhortation to Christians to be humble. Instructions to pastors. Elders, in this passage, are pastors – 1 Pet 5:1 – as in Acts 14:23; 20:17; 20:28.  The term,...

Honour is a good name or public esteem; outward respect or admiration; a showing of usually merited respect.  According to Prov 22:1, honour is desirable.  So, if honour is a good thing to have, the question is, “How do you get it?” You don’t get honour by seeking honour –...

Satan is a vicious, clever enemy.  Nevertheless, Jesus successfully defended himself against the temptations of the devil [Matt 4:1-11], cast him out of every person he possessed, who came to Jesus for healing [Acts 10:38], spoiled him and openly triumphed over him on the cross [Col 2:15], and will destroy...

Get Real Jos. 5: 1-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Most of us come to church on Sunday and listen to the preaching and teaching and go on home. Maybe there was some conviction; maybe there was some resolve to change, and maybe not. Then Monday morning we are back in the...

Fear God 1 Peter 2: 17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are a number of very practical things about the fear of the Lord that are found all through the Bible. For instance, “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction,” (Prov. 1:7)....

The Right Response to Afflictions  1 Peter 5:9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Many of us are going through or have gone through afflictions.  Notice in 1 Pet 5:9 the mention of the afflictions that are accomplished in your brethren.  In 1 Pet 5:5-10 we find the right response to afflictions. Humble...

Hezekiah’s Reign Like The Christian Life II Chron. 29 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When we get saved our lives go through a process of sanctification and growth.  This process is typified in Hezekiah’s reign.  Hezekiah’s reign is like the Christian life in that when you get saved, you must: Get rid...