Don’t Neglect Your Spiritual Gift (Part Twelve) The Gift of Mercy
The Gift of Mercy Romans 12:8 “…he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness” is the last of the spiritual gifts mentioned by Paul in this text. It has been said that Judgment is when God gives you exactly what you deserve. Mercy is when He doesn’t give you what you deserve, and Grace is when […]
Don’t Neglect Your Spiritual Gift (Part Eleven) The Gift of Ruling
The Gift of Ruling Romans 12:8 Concerning the gift of ruling Paul said, “he that ruleth, with diligence”. We are to be diligent at whatsoever God has put us in charge of. [Rom.13:1-7] “…the powers that be are ordained of God.” So if you have authority over anything in your life, God gave you […]
Special Events for March 2015
Mar 1 – Teen Service – 7pm Mar 7 – Paintball – 12pm meet at church Mar 8 – Thomas Castellaw – Germany Mar 8 – Daylight Savings Time Begins Mar 9 – Men’s Bible Study – 6pm – Thomas Castellaw Mar 9 – Ladies Bible Study – 6pm – Angie Castellaw Mar 23-25 – Capitol […]
First Class or Economy Ps. 56:3
First Class or Economy Ps. 56:3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When I travel by air, I always fly economy, although I would much rather fly first class or business class. I just can’t afford to go first class. In your Christian life, you likewise have two ways that you can go. As D. L. Moody said, […]
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 talked with us by the […]
Don’t Neglect Your Spiritual Gift (Part Ten) The Gift of Giving
The Gift of Giving Romans 12:8 The next Spiritual gift Paul mentions in our text is giving. The Lord said “it is more blessed to give than receive”, [Acts.20:35]. You will never understand this until you become a giver. Paul also said that a man shouldn’t eat unless he works, [2Thes.3:10], but he should […]
A Way to Escape 1 Cor. 10 :13
A Way to Escape 1 Cor. 10 :13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Last week I preached on temptation from 1 Cor 10:13. In this text we see that God will with the temptation make a way to escape that ye may be able to bear the temptation. But we didn’t discuss what that way is. So, […]
Isaiah 63:7-19 Where is He
Where Is He Is. 63:7-19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage Isaiah is interceding for Israel. But notice that his intercession appears to be prophetic because he says, “our adversaries have trodden down thy sanctuary,” [Is 63:18]. They don’t tread down his sanctuary until over one hundred years later. So, he is not praying about […]
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 without the Spirit of God […]
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 should seek another’s wealth. Consider […]