Eating Things Offered to Idols 1 Cor 8:1-13
1 Cor 8:1-13 Eating Things Offered to Idols CLICK TITILE FOR AUDIO Paul wrote 1 Cor 8:1-13 to deal with the problem of eating things offered to idols [Acts 15:20]. In idolatry, worshippers take a sacrifice to the temple. The priest takes his portion and then sells the rest of the offering to support the temple […]
What God wants you to lay up for the future? Gen. 41:46-48
What God wants you to lay up for the future? Gen. 41 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO God told Joseph to lay up for the future bad years to come. We all know the story how it worked out in a way to save the nation of Israel. There are things that God wants you to lay up […]
Plumbline Amos 7:7-8
Plumbline Amos 7: 7- 8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Lord shows Amos a plumbline. The context is the Lord speaking of future judgement of Israel. Amos was just a “herdsman”, a regular guy. The Lord uses regular guys, his disciples for example, to get things done. He also uses common illustrations. This illustration of a […]
Prudent in matters
Prudent in matters 1 Sam.16:18 Being prudent is simply thinking before you do. Wise forethought in determining any line of conduct is a definition you will find in the dictionary. Let’s look at the Bible and see what it says about it. [Prov.18:15] A prudent man gets knowledge Knowledge is a foundational part […]
Knowledge of Him
Knowledge of Him Eph. 1:17 Do you know God? No, do you really know God? Do you have a knowledge of him? Is he your Lord and God, like Thomas [Jn.20:26-28]? Or is he just the God of your fathers, [Matt.22:32]? I fear that many of you only know the God of your parents or […]
Jewelry Prov. 20:15
Jewelry Prov. 20:15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This sermon examines godly jewelry in the Bible as it is contrasted to cosmetic jewelry. The Lord discouraged wearing jewelry as adornment because it tends to obscure godliness by drawing attention to the outward appearance of its wearer [1 Tim 2:9; 1 Pet 3:3] and away from the Lord. […]
Living Without Offense
Living Without Offense Phil. 1:9-10 Do you know anyone living without offense in this world today? It seems that everyone is a victim, and everything that affects you is someone else’s fault. You can hire a personal injury attorney for virtually any cause, and win! Paul was praying for the church in Philippi to “be […]
Finding the Knowledge of God Prov. 2:1-6
Finding the Knowledge of God Prov. 2:1-6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Many people get saved and then they stagnate. The reason is that they don’t find the knowledge of God. In other words, they know Jesus as their Saviour but that’s all they know. We say, “Read your Bible and come to church.” They start but […]
What to Do With The Truth
What to Do With the Truth? John 18:33-38 In this passage Pilate is confronted with the truth. Jesus has been brought before him for judgment. He hears the truth and yet he says “What is truth?” As Bible believers we know that Jesus Christ is the truth [John 14:6] and that God’s words are […]
Song of Fools
Eccl.7:5 “song of fools” (acting foolish) As Taught by Solomon in the book of Proverbs, we will look at characteristics of fools, how fools are identified, and how to deal with fools. Be careful if any of these verses fit you a little too well, maybe some correction may be in order. Definition: 1:7 Despise wisdom […]