Guiding Principles in Positions of Authority, 1 Sam 12:3
1 Sam 12:1-5 Guiding Principles in Positions of Authority CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 12:1-5, Samuel asked Israel to witness against him if he had abused his office before them in any way. He asked several questions that reveal his guiding principles in his position of authority. He did not covet – whose […]
Jehoshaphat’s Compromise, 2 Chr 17-20
Jehoshaphat’s Compromise 2-Chr. 17-20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Lord substantially blessed Jehoshaphat and Judah during Jehoshaphat’s reign. He strengthened himself against Israel [2 Chr 17:1], the Lord was with him [2 Chr 17:3], his heart was lifted up in the ways of the Lord [2 Chr 17:6], he authorized the teaching of the words […]
What Was That Good, Ecc 2:1-26
Solomon determined in his lifetime to “see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life”, Ecc 2:3. He experimented with everything a man can do. He tried pleasure, Ecc 2:1-2 Mirth is social merriment; hilarity; high excitement of pleasurable feelings in […]
Strive Lawfully, 2 Tim 2:5
Strive Lawfully 2 Tim. 2:5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You and I must strive lawfully if we hope to be crowned at the judgment seat of Christ [2 Tim 2:5]. One of the crowns available is the incorruptible crown [1 Cor 9:25]. To be crowned with that one, we must keep our bodies in subjection […]
Lay Hold On Eternal Life, 1 Tim 6:6-19
There is so much more to having eternal life than just being able to go to heaven when you die. Of course, going to heaven is wonderful. But if you could have more, wouldn’t you want it? You can have more. We are instructed to lay hold on eternal life, 1 Tim 6:12, 19. When […]
Their Heart Goeth After Their Covetousness
In Ezek 33:30-33, people are coming to hear Ezekiel preach and they are hearing him. But they are not doing what the Lord is telling them to do.They didn’t hear because their heart goeth after their covetousness. Likewise, today we are not talking to people who aren’t here. We’re talking to you just like Ezekiel […]
We Are Commanded to Beware, Matt 7:15-20
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In several places in our Bible, we are commanded to beware. We are to be on guard against someone who or something which can destroy us and our faith in Christ. When you see this word, you should carefully consider of whom or of what […]
Their Sorrows Shall Be Multiplied, Ps 16:4
Ps 16:4 says, “Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god.” We can see a perfect New Testament example of just such a man. In Lk 18:18-25 a young rich man came to Jesus and wanted eternal life. When he asked the Lord how to inherit eternal life, the Lord told him to […]
Things To Hate, Jn 12:25
Things To Hate Jn. 12:25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Bible, there are some things to hate. To hate something means to have a strong dislike for it. Today we are going to discuss these things. They are clearly and conspicuously written in the scripture where you and I can see them unmistakably. The hard […]
What Can Defile Man Mk 7:14-23
What Can Defile A Man Mk 7:14-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What can defile man? Nothing from without, entering into a man, can defile him. It’s the things which come out of him that defile man. There is much attention these days on selecting only organic foods, eating gluten-free foods, maintaining the balance of fat, carbs […]