Steeped In Idolatry, Jer 44:15-19
We have recently visited a country in Africa steeped in idolatry. In this sermon from Jer 44:15-19, we will see several things about people steeped in idolatry. This should help us to avoid idolatry in our own worship of God. And this should help us understand the difficulty of leading people to Jesus who are […]
Christmas Traditions, 2 Thes 1:7-10
Christmas Traditions 2 Thes.1:7-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We are going to examine some Christmas traditions which are perversions of Biblical truth. Here are some of the major Christmas traditions: Santa coming to town – instead of waiting around for Santa to arrive (which he won’t), look for Titus 2:13, the glorious appearing of Christ. […]
Good Friday, Lk 23:54
The Tradition of Good Friday The day of Jesus’s crucifixion has been called Good Friday for many years. The origin of the name is unclear. However, the Roman Catholic Church has observed the day on the liturgical calendar since the 4th century. And so, the observance of Good Friday has continued through church history as […]
Beware Of Philosophies and Vain Deceits, Col 2:8-9
In Col 2:8-9, Paul warned us to beware of, that is, to guard ourselves against, men who would spoil us. When men spoil you, they corrupt you. Men can spoil you through philosophy and deceit, particularly philosophy and deceit after the tradition of men or the rudiments of the world. Rudiments of the world are […]
Believe the Truth, 2 Thes 2:13-17
Today, we are studying 2 Thes 2:13-17. This passage is in the context of the rest of the chapter, which we studied previously. From that lesson, we saw that there is a falling away first before the revelation of the man of sin [2 Thes 2:3]. The church age ends in apostasy. Therefore, Paul reassures […]
Is There Not A Cause
1 Sam 17:29 Is There Not A Cause CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When David came to the valley of Elah to check on the progress of the battle against the Philistines, he saw Goliath and he saw the men of Israel flee from him when he came out and offered his challenge. David knew that Goliath had […]
A Way Which Seemeth Right Prov. 14:12
A Way Which Seemeth Right Prov. 14:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 14:12 says. “There is a way which seemeth right unto man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” If you want the way of life, you must have Jesus Christ [Jn 14:6]. That’s plain and simple. But there are many others […]
How to Live in Perilous Times II Kings 22:17
How to Live in Perilous Times II Kings 22:17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Josiah was the last great king that Judah had before the Babylonian invasion and captivity. The times in which he ruled were perilous times. The word of God had been neglected and rejected [2 Ki 22:13]. The country had turned to idolatry [2 […]
Beware Lest Any Man Spoil You
Beware Lest Any Man Spoil You Col 2:8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Before we get into the sermon Beware lest any man spoil you, it would be well for us to make sure we understand the things of which we are to beware and what can happen to us as a result of these things. Spoil […]
Matthew 23:1-12 The Exalted Pharisees
The Pharisees were the bane of Jesus’ ministry. So, right before his crucifixion, he warned his disciples about them and preached them under a terrible conviction. In this first part of his sermon, the Lord dealt with the fact that the Pharisees had exalted themselves and he commanded his disciples not to follow their example. […]