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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Making Fishermen, Matt 4:19
Making Fishermen Matt 4:19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 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 […]
Six Things Saved People Should Do, Matt 4:4
Six Things Saved People Should Do Matt. 4:4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 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 […]
Your Work of Faith, 1 Thes 1:3
This sermon is on your work of faith, 1 Thes 1:3. To understand your work of faith, we must first understand what faith is and how it works. Faith is belief. You must have something to believe in. Athletes believe in themselves. Christians believe in Jesus Christ. Agnostics and atheists believe in science, or what […]
So is a Man to His Praise, Prov 27:21
So is a Man to His Praise Prov 27:21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 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 […]
Public Ministry, Prov 1:20-23
Public Ministry Prov. 1:20-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you read in Prov 1 that wisdom crieth without, you may wonder how she does it. Wisdom crieth without through public ministry. Public ministry is public, Prov 1:20-21 – it is accomplished by publishing the word of God “without” the four walls of your church or house […]
They Did Not Confess Him, Jn 12:42
They Did Not Confess Him Jn. 12:42 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Sometimes you are afraid to confess Jesus. That’s not uncommon. When the chief rulers got saved in Jn 12:42 they did not confess him, either. The main reason people don’t confess him is fear [Jer 1:8]. Let’s find out, specifically, why people don’t confess Jesus […]
The God of Praise, 1 Chr 16:8-9
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 […]