Telling Others about the Gift of God Rom. 6:23

Telling Others About the Gift of God Rom. 6:23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Have you ever thought about the gift God has given us?  Rom 6:23 says, The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.  You need to consider how great this gift really is. Not only...

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Enduring Suffering Col. 1:21-24

Enduring Suffering Col. 1:21-24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Enduring suffering can be a hard thing to do – perhaps it would help us if we could see from the Bible some benefits of enduring suffering. We endure suffering to: Preach the gospel effectually – Col 1:21-24; 2 Tim 2:10-12 – Paul...

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A Friend of Publicans and Sinners Matt. 11:16-19

A Friend of Publicans and Sinners Matt.11:16-19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The statement that Jesus was a friend of publicans and sinners was a derogatory statement.  The generation that saw Jesus in his earthly ministry accused him of being a glutton and a winebibber because he ate with publicans and sinners...

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An Open Bible Luke 24:32

An Open Bible Luke 24:32 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In dealing with people about salvation, we need to get an open Bible in front of them.  They need to see for themselves in an open Bible exactly what the Bible says. Lk 24:32 says, “Did not our heart burn within us, while he...

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The Movement of the Gospel Acts 2:4

The Movement of the Gospel Acts 2:4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Notice what was necessary for the movement of the gospel in accordance with the Lord’s commission [Matt 28:19-20; Mk 16:15].  The movement of the gospel entailed: The filling with the Spirit – Acts 2:4 – you can’t even get started...

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Seek Another’s Wealth 1 Cor.10:24

Seek Another’s Wealth 1 Cor. 10:24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Often we evaluate the things we do by asking, “What’s in it for me?”  This text tells us not to seek our own “but every man another’s wealth.”  In other words, we should ask, “What’s in it for them?” We...

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They Could Not Ex. 8:16

They Could Not Ex. 8:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are numerous things that men cannot do when they are opposed to God in doing them.  Here are a few examples of things they could not do.  They cannot: Create the organic out of the inorganic – Ex 8:18 – the...

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Arise Out Of Thy Sleep Prov. 6:6-9

Arise Out of Thy Sleep Prov. 6:6-9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 6:9 asks, “When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?” This question is addressed to a sluggard. You say, “Well, I’m not one of those.”  Are you sure?  A sluggard is not only one who is habitually lazy but...

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Sowing Sparingly and Bountifully 2 Cor.9:6

Sowing Sparingly & Bountifully 2 Cor. 9:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO People who are sowing sparingly and bountifully both “shall reap” according to 2 Cor 9:6. Those who sow sparingly “shall reap” sparingly.  And those who sow bountifully “shall reap” bountifully.  The key is to sow.  Thus, if you have the...

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A Personal Witness John 9:1-41

A Personal Witness John 9:1-41 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In talking with a friend who attends a large non-denominational church, I asked him about his church’s outreach.  He described a number of events but concluded that the most effective was to reach people is still one-on-one through personal witness.  It’s still...

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