Fruitful As A Tree, Jer 17:7-8
Jer 17:7-8 says that a man who trusts the Lord will be fruitful as a tree planted by the waters. When we think of trees planted the waters around here, we think of river bottoms. The San Antonio river bottom was home to many families of freed slaves after emancipation proclamation. They lived out of […]
Trusting is Believing, Eph 1:12-13
Trusting is Believing In Eph 1:12-13, Paul said they trusted in Christ; they believed in Christ. Trusting is believing. The definition of trust is to believe (rely on the truthfulness of) to depend (to place confidence in, rely on) to hope (to hope or expect confidently). They key to depending on the Lord and hoping […]
How to Keep From Being Afraid, Ps 27:1-4
In Ps 27:1, David asked two questions. The first is, “Whom shall I fear?” The second is, “Of whom shall I be afraid?” When you ask yourself these two questions, it seems that there is always someone who is big enough and bad enough to scare you. When you consider David’s questions, you realize that […]
My Spirit Faileth, Ps 143:7-8
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SESRMON In Ps 143:7, David prayed to the Lord and said, “Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth.” When your spirit fails it’s entirely exhausted, it’s deficient, or it’s diminished. It seems that a black cloud has just settled in above you, cutting you off from God. David said, “hide […]
Let Them Rejoice, Ps 5:11
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In Ps 5:11, David wrote, “But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.” This Psalm of David was a prayer, […]
With All Confidence, Acts 28:30-31
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In Acts 28:30-31, when Paul dwelt in his own hired house in Rome, he was “Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.” How is it, as a prisoner in Rome, under house arrest, for preaching […]
You Don’t Know The Times, Acts 1:7
AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In Acts 1:7 Jesus said, “It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.” He gave this answer to the disciples who asked, “Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?” Acts 1:6. When […]
The Lord Provides Safety, Prov 21:31
We must look to the Lord for safety. Looking to the Lord for safety doesn’t mean that we ignore safe practices. It is prudent to keep a gun on safe. It is prudent to keep valuable possessions in a safe. It is prudent to wear a personal flotation device when on the water. It is […]
Blessings of Trusting the Lord, Ps 84:12
Ps 84:12 says, “O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.” What are some of the blessings of trusting the Lord? When you trust in the Lord: You’ll be sure – Prov 3:5-6. “Trust in the Lord… and he shall direct thy paths.” When we trust in the Lord with all […]
Dispelling Fear, Ps 56:11
In Ps 56:11, David said, “In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.” He didn’t say, “Though I am afraid what man can do unto me, I’m going to trust God.” Do you see? He’s not trusting God and fearing man at the same time. […]