Fear God 1 Pet 2:17
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 fear of the Lord […]
The Right Response to Afflictions 1 Pet 5:5-10
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 yourself – 1 Pet 5:6 […]
Hezekiah’s Reign like the Christian Life II Chron. 29
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 of the filthiness in your […]
Will Worship, Col 2:18-23
Will Worship Colossians 2:18-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Will worship is not salvation – it is something that may look like salvation because it has a certain look: Look of wisdom (v.23) – II Tim 3:5-6; Tit 1:11, 16 Look of humility (v.23) Look of self denial (v. 23) – Touch not, Taste not, Handle not […]
Seeing the Hand of God in Your Life
Seeing Hand of God in Your Life Dan.5:5 Seeing the Hand of God in your life can be such a blessing. Most of us actually see little or nothing of the work of God in our lives. What are the things that hamper or blind our eyes? [1 Pet.5:6] You must Remove Yourself The Lord […]
You Ought To Ex. 20:1-17
The Ten Ought To’s Ex. 20:1-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Exodus 20:1-17 Did your parents ever tell you, You ought to do this or that? Did these things appear as commandments to you? Or were they really just wise suggestions? In Exodus 20 God gave us the Ten Commandments, and that is exactly what they are. […]
Praise the Lord Ps. 111:1
Praise the Lord Ps. 111:1 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When we get together we are to praise the Lord in the congregation. Many churches have turned praising the Lord into a concert. Contrasted to that movement in modern churches, what does the Bible say about how are we to praise the Lord? We are to praise […]
Heartfelt Thanksgiving Luke 17:11-19
Heartfelt Thanksgiving Luke 17:11-19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Thankfulness or the lack thereof will affect your relationship to God. Heartfelt thanksgiving not only affects God but it also affects you. Heartfelt thanksgiving to God is characterized by: Returning to God – Lk 17:15 – the Samaritan leper turned back. In Lk 17:18 he returned to give […]
Life Lessons From Unexpected Sources Matt. 18:1-4
Life Lessons from Unexpected Sources Matt 18:1-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In life, as we continue to learn, some of our life lessons come from the most unexpected sources. Such was the case with Jesus’ disciples. Jesus used some unusual people to teach them some very important life lessons. He taught them about: Greatness from a […]
God’s Divine Hedge of Protection
God’s Divine Hedge of Protection “This present evil world” [Gal.1:4] Controlled by Satan [Jn.14:30] prince of this world [2 Cor.4:4] god of this world [Eph.2:2] prince of the power of the air Satan’s Objectives [Jn.10:10] to steal, kill and destroy, [1 Pet.5:8] devour, [Rev.12:9] deceiver So, how do we possibly survive? [Gal.1:4] we are promised […]