Not Hearers Only, Jas 1:22-25
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON Jas 1:22 says, “Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” The Lord wants us to do more than just hear the word. He wants us to do what we hear. Look at Matt 7:24-27. The Lord contrasts those […]
Things to Forsake, Ps 37:8
Things to Forsake Ps. 37:8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Bible there are some things that we are specifically told to forsake. And there are some things that we should not forsake. Some things to forsake. Forsake: Wrath and anger – Ps 37:8 we are to forsake wrath and cease from anger. There is nothing […]
Abigail’s Good Understanding 1 Sam 25:2-38
1 Sam 25 2-38 Abigail’s Good Understanding CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 25, we read about Abigail. She is described in 1 Sam 25:3 as “a woman of good understanding and of a beautiful countenance.” Before we consider how her good understanding was manifested in this chapter, let’s look at whom she married. Nabal […]
They Are Without Excuse, Rom 1:17-21
They Are Without Excuse Rom. 1:17-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to Rom 1:18-21 all men have some knowledge of God. Therefore, they will be without excuse at their judgment. There is not a person on the planet who will be able to claim that he didn’t know God, because God makes himself known in a […]
Four Things the Earth Cannot Bear Prov. 30:21-23
What the Earth Cannot Bear Prov. 30:21-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this broadcast, we see four things the earth cannot bear. A servant when he reigneth – Prov 30:22 – 1 Ki 11:26 – Jeroboam, Solomon’s servant, reigned and drew Israel into idolatrous sin from which they never recovered. 1 Ki 16:8-11 – Zimri, the […]
Contending with the Foolish Prov. 29: 9
Contenting with the Foolish Prov. 29: 9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Jesus Christ was filled with wisdom (Luke 2:40). Even the people in Jesus own country recognized his wisdom (Matt 13:54). Jesus declared that the Pharisees were fools (Matt 23:17 & 19). So, in the scripture, we find some instruction about contending with the foolish. Why […]
Earmarks of a Fool Prov. 13: 19 B
Earmarks of a Fool Prov 13:19 B CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The earmarks of a fool are these. Fools are: Incorrigible – For one thing they not only refuse to depart from evil but they think it is abominable to do so – like the mayor of Las Vegas posing in Reader’s Digest with a show […]
The Prudent Deal with Knowledge Prov. 13: 16
The Prudent Deal with Knowledge Prov. 13:16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO People are so anxious to get the scoop on any new story that they will speak conjecture, gossip, supposition, opinion or outright lies just to have something juicy to which people can listen – they want people to listen to their story [that’s what sells] […]
Every Idle Word Prov. 12: 16-23
Every Idle Word Prov. 12:16-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO “Every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment,” Matt 12:36. The Lord can judge every idle word that comes out of a man’s mouth – that’s because the mouth speaks from what is on the inside, Matt […]
“Those that oppose themselves”
“Those that oppose themselves” 2 Tim. 2:25 What does that mean? In sports you compete against the opponent, and they are the opposition. So this passage says that there are people that oppose themselves. More times that you may think, you are your biggest problem. How do you make sure that you are not opposing […]