Confessing Sins Publicly, Jas 5:16

Confessing Sins Publicly Jas. 5:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There is a popular practice among Christians involving confessing sins to each other or before the congregation.  We have seen this or heard about it in autobiographies, charismatic “revival” meetings, walks to Emmaus, and fundamental churches.  Undoubtedly, people are confessing sins to each other in other […]

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 […]

A Wise Wholesome Tongue, Prov 12:18

In prior broadcasts we studied the unruly tongue and its wicked manifestations.  In this broadcast we will study a wise wholesome tongue and its various manifestations.  A good tongue is a: Wise tongue – Prov 12:18 – “the tongue of the wise is health,” [Prov 15:2].  Pray for a wise tongue [Jas 1:5].  Solomon prayed […]

More Victory Over Sin, Rom 6:12-14

In order to have more victory over sin, you must not only do the things we discussed in the sermon this morning, but you must also: Control your thoughts – Phil 4:8. Sin often originates in the thoughts of your heart. So deal with it at the source. Control your eyes – Job 31:7. God […]

Covering Up Sin, Gen 3:6-21

In Gen 3:6-21, you’re going to see something about yourself.  You’re going to see the pattern that you follow when you sin.  Adam and Eve sinned in Gen 3:6; Adam and Eve “did eat.”  And you have sinned.  When you sin: You’re going to cover sin up – Gen 3:6-7 – Adam and Eve knew […]

Christian Confession, 1 Jn 1:9

Christian Confession 1 Jn. 1:9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO So, what’s up with 1 John 1:9?  It concerns Christian confession.  Christians should confess their sins. This question relates to whether or not a Christian should confess his sins, in order to be forgiven.  In truth, the question has a twofold answer. The fact is, when […]

We Cannot Tell, Mk 11:27-33

In Mk 11:27-28, the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders questioned by what authority Jesus went into the temple and cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, Mk 11:15.  Jesus answered them with a question about John the Baptist’s baptism, “was it from heaven, or of men?”   At this […]

Shew Me Thy Ways, Ps 25:4-14

In Ps 25:4-14, David wrote, “Shew me thy ways… teach me thy paths… lead me in thy truth.”  These are the progression that you find in your spiritual growth.  First, the Lord shows you his ways, then he teaches you his paths, then he leads you in his truth.  His truth, of course, is found […]

Problem Solving Part Three – Implementation

Problem Solving Part Three – Implementation 2 Cor.8:11 Implementation is the “doing of it”. So far in the process of problem solving we have, identified the problem and have took some time in consideration of the problem. Implementation is where we start toward the solving or end of the problem. YOU must take the first […]

Afraid of God 1 Chron-13:1-12

Afraid of God 1 Chron-13:1-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO David had a noble idea to move the ark of God from Kirjathjearim to the place he had prepared for it in Jerusalem.  All Israel was behind the move.  So they carried the ark of God on a new cart [1 Sam 6:7-8].  But when the oxen […]