The Model Prayer of Jesus
Luke 11:1-4 Introduction: This prayer was not necessarily meant to be prayed verbatim in a repetitions manner however, it is a good prayer to pray. This morning we want to go through this prayer and get some things that we can pray for on a daily basis. This list is not necessarily in any particular […]
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 […]
Cleansed From Sin, Ps 51:2
In Ps 51, David asked the Lord to cleanse him from his sin, v.2. He prayed “purge me… and I shall be clean”, v.7. And he prayed, “Create in me a clean heart, O God”, v.9. He was cleansed from sin. How can I be cleansed from sin? By getting saved – 1 Cor 6:9-11. […]
The Cleansing Blood, 1 Jn 1:7-9
1 Jn 1:7 says that “the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” That is a tremendous promise. Today we are going to discuss a few of the consequences of sin in our lives. And then we’re going to see how the blood of Jesus Christ remedies those consequences when we […]
A Garden Inclosed, Song 4:12
The Song of Solomon pictures the relationship between Jesus Christ and his bride, the church. In Song 4:12, Solomon refers to his wife as a garden inclosed. Therefore, as Christians, we can be likened to a garden inclosed. This picture gives us some very interesting insights into our lives. Our lives must be maintained in […]
The Word of Life, 1 Jn 1:1-10
Manifestation and Declaration of the Word of Life, 1 Jn 1:1-4 John’s First Epistle General is a declaration of that which he saw and heard when Jesus, the Word of life, was on earth. He begins his epistle in similar fashion to his gospel, writing of that which was from the beginning, 1 Jn 1:1, […]
Sin After Salvation, Rom 6:1
In Rom 6:1, Paul wrote, “Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?” In Rom 6:2, he answered, “God forbid”. John wrote in 1 Jn 2:1 “that ye sin not”. Though we will not be sinless till we are in our glorified bodies, what are to do with sin after salvation? What are we […]
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 […]
Three Examinations, Ps 26:2
You are going to be subjected to three kinds of examination in your life: providential examination, personal examination, and peer examination. We’ll discuss each of these in this sermon. Providential Examination – Ps 26:2 – David said, “Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.” David wanted God to check […]
Nehemiah’s Prayer, Neh 1:4-11
In Neh 1:1-11, when Nehemiah heard of the great affliction and reproach in the province of Judah and how the walls were broken down in Jerusalem and how the gates were burned with fire [Neh 1:3], he wept and mourned and then he prayed [Neh 1:4]. Notice some qualities of his prayer that ought to […]