In 2 Cor 7:4, Paul said, “I am exceeding joyful.” Our study of 2 Cor 7 will show us why he was exceeding joyful. This is certainly how a preacher hopes to respond to a congregation he is helping. Paul was exceeding joyful: Because of their holiness in the fear...
Refuse and Choose Isa.7:15 Good choices will change your life. Jesus learned to make the correct choices and lived a sinless life. [Lk.2:40] “and the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.” [Lk.2:52] “Jesus increased in wisdom and stature,...
Making a Change Rom 6: 16-18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Making a serious change in your life usually occurs because of one or more things that will convince you to make a necessary change in your life. The things that get you to change are: Obedience – Rom 6:16-18 – you...
By Faith the Harlot Rahab Heb. 11: 30-31 CLICK TITLE FOR ADUIO Everybody in Jericho died the day the walls fell down except for Rahab and her family members who were with her in her house. The reason that they were spared is that Rahab believed in the Lord. She said,...
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)....
Bring Them Up His Way Eph. 6: 4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Bring them up in the “nurture and admonition OF THE LORD”, not your way, his. I did it my way, I have many failures. God’s way is perfect [Ps.18:30] Illustration – “Easter Lily” Ask a young couple to...
Practical Steps for Marriage Matt. 7: 3-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Here is a brief summary of the first six lessons that Tony, Randy and I have taught on the home: Man’s authority comes from God and he must rule. His wife must be in submission. The children will model what...
Men Must Obey God Jn. 14:21-24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The greatest commandment in the Bible is to love the Lord with all your heart, soul and mind (Matthew 22:36-38). Your love is proven by your obedience (Deuteronomy 13:1-4). And this is not only true in the Old Testament, but in...
Ye Ought to Please God 1 Thes. 4:1 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to Paul, in 1 Thes 4:1, you ought to please God and abound more and more. In other words, you ought to find out what pleases God, do what pleases God and, as you grow, please him more...
Biblical Authority in Families Gen 1-3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Today, we begin a series of lessons on the family. Since God created the family, we will begin our study with the original family to learn about the basic structure and requirements for a godly home. Gen 1:26-27 God created man...
