Bible Study

Sermon 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 An Everlasting Promise By Dr. Philip W. McLarty The crisis of the early church in the first century was what theologians call “the delay of parousia.” To put it briefly, Jesus had said, “In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am … Continue reading “1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 An Everlasting Promise (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 A Day of Reckoning By Dr. Philip W. McLarty We touched on this last week: The early Christians understood the Day of the Lord to mean the Second Coming of Christ. It was a natural carry-over from their Jewish upbringing. And, as the gospel spread to the Gentiles, it soon became … Continue reading “1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 A Day of Reckoning (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Psalm 100 & 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Celebrating All Circumstances By Richard Niell Donovan When I was growing up in Kansas, the town fathers lived in another world. I knew their names, but I didn’t know them. Sometimes I would walk by their homes and wonder about life within those walls. I would hear their … Continue reading “1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Psalm 100, Celebrating All Circumstances (Donovan) – Bible study”

Sermon I Thessalonians 5:16-24 Christmas CheerAll Year! By Richard Niell Donovan This is a happy time of yearfor everyone except turkeys. We just finished celebrating Thanksgiving, and are now preparing to celebrate Christmas. The days are growing short, but Christmas brightens our nights. Children look forward to Christmas presents, and parents look forward to the … Continue reading “1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Christmas Cheer—All Year! (Donovan) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Resist Change By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel SO THEN, BROTHERS AND SISTERS, STAND FIRM AND HOLD FAST TO THE TRADITIONS THAT YOU WERE TAUGHT. GRACE TO YOU AND PEACE FROM GOD OUR FATHER AND THE LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. AMEN. Sren Kierkegaard, the Danish philosopher, told a … Continue reading “2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Resist Change (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Past Present Tense By Dr. Gilbert W. Bowen In more traditional corners of our land families visit the graves on Memorial Day, bring flowers to father and mother, grandfather and grandmother, and maybe sisters or brothers, fuss about the graves a bit, think long thoughts awhile, then go off to the … Continue reading “2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Past Present Tense (Bowen) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 The Truth of Tradition By Dr. Gilbert W. Bowen We have a new Star Wars on the scene. Good entertainment but hopefully it does not reflect the philosophy of the larger culture today. In the original Star Wars movie, Obi-Wan Kenobi sternly tells Luke Skywalker, Stretch out with your feelings,’ Let … Continue reading “2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 The Truth of Tradition (Bowen) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Idle Hands Are the Devil’s Workshop 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Idle Hands Are the Devil’s Workshop Dr. Philip W. McLarty Let’s begin by recognizing the elephant in the room: A lot of people don’t like Paul. They find him to be opinionated and outspoken; at best, condescending; at worse, chauvinistic; egotistical and … Continue reading “2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Idle Hands Are the Devil’s Workshop (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon 1Timothy 1:12-17 A Definition of Grace By The Rev. Alex Stevenson “Amazing Grace,” shall always be my song of praise. For it was grace that brought me liberty I do not know just why He came to love me so He looked beyond my fault and saw my need. I shall forever lift mine … Continue reading “1 Timothy 1:12-17 A Definition of Grace (Stevenson) – Bible study”

Sermon 1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Personal Testimony of Paul By Dr. Randy L. Hyde When I was growing up, we were quite faithful in attending the evening worship services of our church. In fact, I never got to watch “Bonanza” or, as Thomas Gill once told me was true of his experience here in this … Continue reading “1 Timothy 1:12-17 The Personal Testimony of Paul (Hyde) – Bible study”