Many Adversaries, 1 Cor 16:9

THERE IS NO SEPARATE AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In 1 Cor 16:9 Paul wrote, “For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.”  Paul had a great door opened to him; it was an effectual door, that is, a door through which he could be very fruitful.  If […]

The Devil, Afflictions, and Suffering, 1 Pet 5:8-14

Peter’s exhortation in 1 Pet 5:8-11 deals, primarily, with three different subjects: the devil, afflictions, and suffering.  The final three verse of the chapter are Silvanus’ closing remarks. The devil – 1 Pet 5:8-9 – the devil is our adversary.  Therefore, he is our enemy.  He opposes God and he opposes us.  He is typified […]

Multi-Tasking Tools Neh. 4:7-23

 Multi-Tasking Tools Neh. 4:7-23  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Multi-Tasking Tools Neh. 4:7-23 Multi-tasking is very popular today, and it is really encouraged. Nehemiah had multi-tasking down to a fine science when he was attempting to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. His enemy had him where he had to try to build and battle the enemy at the […]

More Than Conquerors, Rom 8:31-39

More Than Conquerors Rom. 8:31-39 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Nothing shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.  In Rom 8:28 we saw that all things work together for good to them that love God.  In Rom 8:31-39 Paul lists many things that are not good.  […]

Adversaries 1 Sam.1:1-20

Adversaries 1 Sam.1:1-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO                 In this passage we are going to look at adversaries. Normally our first thought of our adversary is the Devil as in 1 Pet.5:8, but Hannah had a real, live person who was an adversary. You have probably had or will have an adversary in your life time. […]