Favor By Seeking Good, Prov 11:27

This sermon is about obtaining favor by seeking good. I have been preaching a series on favor with God.  We began this series by seeing that favor with God is one of the most notable characteristics of some of the most outstanding people in the Bible.  Jesus, Mary, David, Daniel, Abraham, and Samuel all had […]

Favor with the Lord Versus Favor with Men, 1 Sam 2:26

1 Sam 2:26 Favor With the Lord CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 1 Sam 2:26 says that Samuel was in favour both with the Lord and also with men.  This is a very important verse of scripture with very important implications for us.  The brief outline of this very important broadcast is: As a Christian: Favour […]

Favor By Understanding, Prov 13:15

On Wednesdays, recently, I have been preaching on favor with God.  Initially, we saw that we have favor by righteousness.  And then, with God, we have favor by mercy and truth.  Last week, we saw that we have favor with God by wisdom.  And today, we see in Prov 13:15, with God, we have favor […]

Favor by Wisdom, Prov 8:35

Prov 8:35 shows you how, with God, to have favor by wisdom.  “For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD”. On recent Wednesday nights, we have been studying how to have favor with God.  We have seen from the scripture that loving favor is rather to be chosen than silver […]

Favor by Mercy and Truth, Prov 3:3-4

One great way to have favor with God is through mercy and truth.  God has extended his mercy to us, and he intends for us to extend his mercy to others, as well.  God has sanctified us through his truth, Jn 17:17.  And he intends for us to be true and truthful with others, as […]

Favor by Righteousness, Prov 22:1

Obtaining favor with God should be one of our greatest concerns in our lives.  Jesus, Mary, David, Daniel, Abraham, and Samuel all found favor with God.  And we can, as well.  We obtain favor by righteousness.  Ps 5:12 says, "For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a […]

The Praise of Men, Jn 12:43

The Praise of Men Jn.12-43 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The chief rulers loved the praise of men more than the praise of God and so, they didn’t confess Jesus.  Many Christians won’t confess Jesus today, for the same reason.  Now, if I were to ask you if you love the praise of men more than the […]

Favor With God, Ps 5:12

This message beginning in Ps 5:12 is about finding Favor with God.  It should be of great importance to us that we find favor with the Lord. Samuel found favor with the Lord, 1 Sam 2:26.  He was the greatest judge that Israel ever had.  Mary found favor with the Lord, Lk 1:28-20, and she […]

Favour, 1 Sam 2:26

Favour 1 Sam. 2:26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO It is more important to have favour with God than it is to have favor with men.  God will give you favor with men [Gen 39:21; Ex 3:21].  Too much time is spent trying to gain favor with men.  That time would be far better spent in favour […]

Why Depart From Evil, Job 28:28

Several times in your Bible, you find the phrase, “Depart from evil”.  In the context of four of these references, you can see the reason why we should depart from evil. Understanding – Job 28:28.  To depart from evil is understanding.  This verse has a two-pronged application.   First, when you understand your foolishness, Prov […]