Three Temptations Matt. 4:1-11
Three Temptations Matt. 4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We know that the three temptations of man are the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life [1 Jn 2:16]. These are the three temptations that the devil used against Jesus in the wilderness in Matt 4:3-11. We are going to […]
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #1 Consent thou not
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #1 Consent thou not Proverbs 1:10-19 Here we see the first direct teaching in the book of Proverbs and it is important to note that it deals with the temptation to sin, and specifically the invitation to sin from an outside source. In verse 10 we are given a […]
A Way to Escape 1 Cor. 10 :13
A Way to Escape 1 Cor. 10 :13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Last week I preached on temptation from 1 Cor 10:13. In this text we see that God will with the temptation make a way to escape that ye may be able to bear the temptation. But we didn’t discuss what that way is. So, […]
How to Bear Temptation 1 Cor. 10:13
How to Bear Temptation 1 Cor. 10:13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO People often misquote this verse by saying, “God will never give you more than you can handle” – but when you read this verse carefully you see, in the first place, he doesn’t “give” the temptation to you [Jas 1:13] and, secondly, you see that […]
Words Against the Lord Mal. 3:13-15
Words Against the Lord Mal. 3:13-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Lord said to Israel, “Your words have been stout against me.” They had been speaking words against the Lord. These words resulted from: Self-will – they said, “It is vain to serve God” – it is not worthless to serve God in spite of the […]
Add to “Patience Godliness”
Add to “Patience Godliness” 2 Peter 1:6 What is godliness? How can one be godly? Peter tells us to add godliness in this passage. Godliness is being like God. It is more than observing a list of do’s and don’ts (although obedience is required). It is thinking His thoughts and responding as He would […]
Add to “Temperance Patience”
Add to “Temperance Patience” 2 Peter 1:6 Patience is a choice. This is another choice that Peter tells us to add. Add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience. Patience is the suffering of afflictions, pain, toil, calamity, provocation, or other evil, with a calm, […]
The Devil’s Temptations Luke 4:1-13
The Devil’s Temptations Luke 4:1-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Lk 4:1-10 we see the devil’s temptations of Jesus. He was tempted with bread, with the power and glory of the kingdoms of the world and with protection upon jumping off the temple. Remember that the devil is a liar and a deceiver. So, by […]
Bad Counsel
Bad Counsel 1 Kings 13:1-24 This passage illustrates how easy it is for us to receive and accept bad counsel. We have an unnamed man of God doing everything right. If this story ended in verse 10 or even in verse 17 we would say this man of God was at the top of […]
Boast Not Thyself of Tomorrow
Boast not thyself of to Morrow… Proverbs 27:10 Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Illustration May 20th I was upset because I had jury duty. On the night before I was in a car wreck. By the grace of God my family and I survived the […]