Dispelling Fear, Ps 56:11
In Ps 56:11, David said, “In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.” He didn’t say, “Though I am afraid what man can do unto me, I’m going to trust God.” Do you see? He’s not trusting God and fearing man at the same time. […]
My Heart Shall Not Fear, Ps 27:1-3
In Ps 27:1-3 David asks, Whom shall I fear? Of whom shall I be afraid? The context of these questions is a fight. Notice the references to the wicked, mine enemies, my foes, an host, and war. We are in a fight. Paul told Timothy to fight the good fight of faith. Paul’s own testimony […]
The People Were Distressed, 1 Sam 13:6
In 1 Sam 13, Saul was the king of Israel. He had reigned 2 years when Jonathan and the thousand men who were with him smote a garrison of the Philistines [1 Sam 13:2-3]. The Philistines retaliated by gathering themselves together to fight with Israel [1 Sam 13:5]. There were 30,000 chariots and 6,000 horsemen […]
The Snare of Fearing Man, Prov 29:25
This morning we preached on the fear of God. Tonight we must consider how the fear of man limits the fear of God in your life and how it bringeth a snare. A snare is anything by which you are entangled and brought into trouble. When you fear man, before you take any action, you […]
Followers of Christ Suffer, 1 Pet 3:13-22
Our Sunday school lesson is over 1 Pet 3:13-22. When you get saved and begin to follow Christ, you start following that which is good. In 1 Pet 3:13. Peter asks, “who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?” The answer is, “People who don’t like Jesus.” […]
The Tragic Demise of a Good Man 2 Sam 1:17-27
The Tragic Demise of a Good Man II Sam. 1: 17-27 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Three times in David’s lamentation for Saul and Jonathan in 2 Sam 1:17-27, David said, “How are the mighty fallen,” [2 Sam 1:19, 25, 27]. Saul, indeed, was a mighty man. He had an excellent beginning as the first King of […]
They Are Hysterical Acts 21:27-31
They Are Hysterical Acts 21: 27-31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Jews in Jerusalem were hysterical when they thought Paul had defiled the temple. Of course, they were wrong. He had come to give them the truth and yet they viciously accused him and tried to kill. Hysteria is a behavior exhibiting overwhelming or unmanageable fear […]
Why We Fail at Biblical Authority in Families Gen. 3
Why We Fail at Biblical Authority in Families Gen. 3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Why We Fail at Biblical Authority in Families Gen. 3 Last week, Pastor started this series of Sunday School lessons with “Biblical Authority in Families”. Since God created the family, we can clearly see throughout the Bible His clear instruction of authority, […]
Stay Out of a Snare Prov.29:6
Stay Out of a Snare Prov. 29:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are several snares in the Bible. You can get hung in one of these and have a terrible time trying to get out. They are like the trip wires in Vietnam and the snares in old cartoons. They are hidden out of your […]
What Will Cause a Nation to Forget God?
What Will Cause a Nation to Forget God? Psalms 9:17 It’s hard to believe that anyone could forget God! Has our nation forgotten God? What will cause a nation to do this? Could this ever happen to you? I imagine we all forget God more than we would like to admit. Let’s look in […]