Bible Study

Daniel 5:1-9; 25-31 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE PARTY’S OVER? Intro: We have before us today one of the saddest chapters in the entire Bible. We are given the opportunity to examine the life of a man named Belshazzar. He was a man of great wealth and immense power. Yet, he was as poverty stricken in … Continue reading “What Happens When The Party’s Over? – Daniel 5:1-31 – Bible study”

Daniel 6:1-28 THE POWER OF A CONSISTENT FAITH Intro: They are known as the forty martyrs of Sebaste. In the famed Twelfth Legion of Rome’s Imperial Army there were forty soldiers who professed their faith in Jesus Christ. One day their captain informed them that Emperor Licinius had sent out an edict commanding all soldiers … Continue reading “The Power Of A Consistent Faith – Daniel 6:1-28 – Bible study”

Daniel 6:1-28 THE MAN WHO KEPT THE FAITH Intro: Max Lucado tells of an extraordinary professional baseball pitcher who performed very few extraordinary feats.     Though a veteran of 21 seasons, in only one did he win more than twenty games.   He never pitched a no-hitter and only once in his career did … Continue reading “The Man Who Kept The Faith – Daniel 6:1-28 – Bible study”

Back To The Future — Sermon #30   Daniel 8:23-27 LET’S MEET THE ANTICHRIST Intro: As we continue to move through the book of Revelation, we have encountered some terrifying scenes and some amazing characters. For the next few weeks our attention will be focused on an individual know as the Antichrist. Some 40 billion … Continue reading “Let’s Meet The Antichrist – Daniel 8:23-27 – Bible study”

Hosea 3:1–3 THE WONDERS OF REDEEMING LOVE Intro:  To understand the book of Hosea, one must understand the background against which was written. The book of Hosea was written by the prophet whose name it bears. The name Hosea means, salvation. This book is literally a message of salvation to a spiritually bankrupt people.   … Continue reading “The Wonders Of Redeeming Love – Hosea 3:1-3 – Bible study”

Great Bible Invitations – Sermon # 5   Hosea 6:1-2 THE INVITATION TO CONTRITION Intro: I would just remind us today that the Bible is a book filled with invitations. The first one is found in Gen. 7:1. In that verse God invites Noah and his family to come into the Ark for salvation from … Continue reading “The Invitation To Contrition – Hosea 6:1-2 – Bible study”

Joel 2:12-27 IT’S NOT TOO LATE Intro: The nation of Israel is in trouble! They are under constant by their enemies, 3:2ff. They have experienced a terrible drought and a massive invasion of locusts, 1:7-20. These tragedies have left the land ruined and the people demoralized. The prophet Joel uses these events as an illustration … Continue reading “It’s Not Too Late – Joel 2:12-27 – Bible study”

Amos 8:11-14 A FAMINE IN THE LAND Intro: The prophet Amos prophesied during the final days of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. It was a time of great military power. It was a time of great economic prosperity. It was a time of peace, joy and happiness for most of the people.   Amos comes … Continue reading “A Famine In The Land – Amos 8:1-14 – Bible study”

The Prison Experiences Of The Bible – Sermon #2   Judges 16:16-30 THE PRISON OF HIS PURIFICATIONS Intro: One of the realities of the Christian life is the matter of chastisement. We don’t like to think about it, but chastisement is a fact nonetheless, Heb. 12:5-13. When chastisement comes our way, we will try to … Continue reading “The Prison Of His Perseverance – Jonah 1:1-17 – Bible study”

Jonah 1:1-17A POP QUIZ FOR SLEEPING SAINTS Intro: Ill. The background for the book, the call of Jonah and his attempt to out maneuver God. Notice that he path was a downward one, v. 3. The path of disobedience to God can only lead downward. It seems evident from v. 5 that Jonah was the … Continue reading “A Pop Quiz For Sleeping Saints – Jonah 1:1-17 – Bible study”