The Testimony of a Changed Life, Mk 5:1-20 – Sep 20, 2026
The Testimony of a Changed Life The wild man in the Gadarenes had the testimony of a changed life. With him there was a noticeable difference in three areas of his life. He experienced: A change in his actions. He was sitting (at the feet of Jesus, Lk 8:35) whereas before he had been doing […]
Treasure in Earthen Vessels, 2 Cor 4:7
Because we are saved, Christ is in us [Col 1:27] and we are in Christ [1 Cor 12:13]. We have Jesus Christ and eternal life in us. Thus, according to our text in 2 Cor 4:7, we have this treasure in earthen vessels. We must be reminded, then, that our lives are about the treasure […]
Who Will Go? Is 6:8
In the history of the Church, God has used certain men in a big way to get his work done. He used Peter to preach to thousands. He was the apostle to the Circumcision. God used Paul to preach to thousands. He was the apostle to the Uncircumcision. In the past three centuries, God […]
Rejoice Evermore, 1 Thes 5:16
Paul’s specific instruction to Christians in 1 Thes 5:16 is that we “Rejoice evermore.” Now I, certainly, have not obeyed this command all the time and I’m pretty sure that you haven’t either. One reason is that we haven’t been doing the things that cause Christians to rejoice. There are some things you can […]
Making Fishermen, Matt 4:19
In Matt 4:19, Jesus said to Peter and Andrew, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” When we read about the early lives of Peter, Andrew, James and John, the disciples of Jesus, we see the process of making fishermen. We’ll study the Lord’s method of making fishermen in hopes of gleaning […]
Six Things Saved People Should Do, Matt 4:4
What should I do now that I’m saved? There are six things saved people should do. One of the hardest times in your Christian life is right after you get saved. Your enemies fight hard to keep you from growing up in the grace and knowledge of the Lord. Combined, these enemies make it very […]
So is a Man to His Praise, Prov 27:21
Prov 27:21 says, “As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.” This proverb is excellent in that it reveals one basis for judging a man’s character. You find out a lot about a man based on how he handles praise. Wise men disregard praise; weak […]
Life and Death, Gen 2:17 – May 31, 2026
Life and Death At first, Adam and Eve had life and just one commandment. The commandment was given to keep them from death, Gen 2:17. The devil was already here and he had the power of death. So God said, If you do this (eat from the forbidden tree), you will die. After they disobeyed […]
The God of Praise, 1 Chr 16:8-9 – March 30, 2026
The God of Praise 1 Chr. 16:8-9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You praise the God of praise with: Thanksgiving – David said, “Give thanks unto the Lord.” This is the attitude of gratitude. 1 Thes 5:18 tells us that it is the will of God to give thanks to the Lord in all things! And we […]
Reason With Them, Acts 17:2
In Thessalonica, in Acts 17:2, Paul “reasoned with them out of the scriptures.” As Paul preached Jesus Christ, there are certain things he did that we should consider doing as we deal with people in personal work. While we tell them about Jesus, we should also: Reason with them – Acts 17:2 – to reason […]