Looking well to thy herds.

Looking Well to thy Herds (Proverbs 27:23-27)  The passage for this lesson is a unique passage and it is often used for pastors in regards to tending to their churches. But if we look at it carefully there is a lot everyone can get out of this passage. There is a lot about business and […]

The Spirit of the Lord in the Old Testament

1 Sam 16:13-14 The Spirit of the Lord CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Old Testament the Spirit of the Lord was very active in men’s lives. He was involved in creation Gen 1:2 He was involved in striving with men Gen 6:3 similar to the way that he reproves them today He was involved in […]

Overwhelmed Luke 10:38-42

Overwhelmed Luke 10:38-42 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You get overwhelmed when you are stressed, cumbered, careful and troubled about many things.  Oftentimes, you bring these things on yourself; sometimes you can’t control them.  When you are feeling overwhelmed, you can bite your fingernails, post your trouble on Facebook so others can see the shape you’re in, […]

Deacons 1 Tim. 3:8-13

Deacons 1 Tim. 3: 8-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After Paul wrote about the qualities of pastors, he gave Timothy a list of qualities for deacons.  Since deacons are an extension of the pastor’s ministry [Acts 6:1-7], it follows that their qualities should be very similar to that of pastors.  That’s why Paul starts this list […]

Rich in This World

Rich in This World 1 Tim. 6:17 Yes, you are rich in this world. The bottom 5% of American income is richer than 68% of the world’s income. If you earn $10,000 per year, you are wealthier than 84% of the world population. If you earn $50,000 per year, you are in the top 1% […]

Who and what are you following?

Who and What are You Following Proverbs 2:20 Whether we realize it or not we are following something or someone. In this verse we see both the people to follow and the path that they are on. Jesus in the New Testament simplified life into two paths. The Narrow way and the Broad way (Matthew […]

Watering 1 Cor. 3:6-8

Watering 1 Cor. 3:6-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Concerning souls, we often talk of sowing the seed and harvesting the fruit.  We rarely expound on watering.  However, watering is what Apollos did in 1 Cor 3:6-8.  So, watering is necessary when dealing with souls.  Therefore, we must discuss it. Sowing the seed is a matter of […]

A study in 2 Thessalonians Lesson #2 : Understanding the Day of Christ

A Study in 2 Thessalonians : Lesson #2 Understanding the Day of Christ (2 Thessalonians 2:1-3)  In this lesson we will look at the Day of Christ and the other things mentioned in the first few verses of 2 Thessalonians chapter 2. The reason that this is so important is because most of the modern Bibles […]

The Character of Abigail, 1 Sam 25:1-31

1 Sam 25:1-31 The Character of Abigail CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Abigail is a wonderful woman and her character is the kind that should be emulated by women and desired by men.  The character of Abigail is seen in her: Understanding – 1 Sam 25:3 – this is best demonstrated in v.28-31, so we will cover […]