Whether It Be Good Or Bad II Cor. 5:10

Whether It Be Good Or Bad II Cor. 5:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Questions are often asked about the things done in the body that are judged at the judgment seat of Christ.  Those who ask, generally, want to know if sins in our bodies are judged.  Or if this is a judgment of good and […]

Your Freedom Has Consequences

Your Freedom Has Consequences Gal. 5:1 You have liberty in Christ which gives you freedom from the yoke of bondage, the law. Peter spoke of this yoke in Acts 15:10, and said that “neither our fathers nor we were able to bear”. Many times, when someone gets saved they will say “I feel like a […]

Watering 1 Cor. 3:6-8

Watering 1 Cor. 3:6-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Concerning souls, we often talk of sowing the seed and harvesting the fruit.  We rarely expound on watering.  However, watering is what Apollos did in 1 Cor 3:6-8.  So, watering is necessary when dealing with souls.  Therefore, we must discuss it. Sowing the seed is a matter of […]

After the Prodigal Son’s Party

After the Prodigal Son’s Party Luke 15 11-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When we read about the prodigal son, we take delight in his return and in his salvation.  As parents, we yearn for our prodigal to return.  As a prodigal, we know that there is longsuffering, mercy, forbearance, and goodness with the Lord.  We rejoice […]

Sowing and Reaping

As I have done, so has God requited me Sowing and Reaping Judges 1:1-7   In this passage is yet another example of the principle of sowing and reaping. The king, Adonibezek sowed and ending up reaping the same. Even this ungodly king knew that it was the Lord God that requited (rewarded or repaid) […]

Fallow Ground Hos.10:12

Break Up Your Fallow Ground Hos.10:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Lord commanded Israel to break up their fallow ground. Fallow ground has lain uncultivated, unused, and unproductive for a period of time.  Israel had plowed wickedness and they had reaped iniquity [Hos 10:13].  They were admonished to sow righteousness and reap mercy.  The Lord said […]

Simple Practical Giving, 2 Cor 9:5-15

15-11-01 Bountiful Giving II Cor. 9 5-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage we find several similar words that Paul uses to describe how giving should be bountiful. Bounty – 2 Cor 9:5 – “makeup beforehand your bounty… as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness” – bounty has two meanings here; the […]

The Movement of the Gospel Acts 2:4

The Movement of the Gospel Acts 2:4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Notice what was necessary for the movement of the gospel in accordance with the Lord’s commission [Matt 28:19-20; Mk 16:15].  The movement of the gospel entailed: The filling with the Spirit – Acts 2:4 – you can’t even get started without the Spirit of God […]

Arise Out Of Thy Sleep Prov. 6:6-9

Arise Out of Thy Sleep Prov. 6:6-9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 6:9 asks, “When wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?” This question is addressed to a sluggard. You say, “Well, I’m not one of those.”  Are you sure?  A sluggard is not only one who is habitually lazy but also one who is “idle.”  […]

Sowing Sparingly and Bountifully 2 Cor.9:6

Sowing Sparingly & Bountifully 2 Cor. 9:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO People who are sowing sparingly and bountifully both “shall reap” according to 2 Cor 9:6. Those who sow sparingly “shall reap” sparingly.  And those who sow bountifully “shall reap” bountifully.  The key is to sow.  Thus, if you have the desire to reap bountifully, then […]