Sermons and Biblical Studies

Prayer is one of the greatest privileges God has given His children. Prayer gives us communion with our Heavenly Father, through His Son Jesus. It provides us with spiritual strength and wisdom. Prayer is not only a privilege, but essential to our Christian growth. As the Apostle Paul instructs, “pray without ceasing” ( 1 Thessalonians … Continue reading “Is there a Christian pattern for prayer?”

Adultery is a very serious sin. It causes deep wounds and pain, not only for those who commit the sin themselves, but also for their spouses and families. Our Lord Jesus emphasized the seriousness of this sin by making marital unfaithfulness the one condition allowed as grounds for divorce and remarriage.  (Matt. 19:9)  And, because … Continue reading “Will God forgive committed adultery?”

Satan was one of God's angels in heaven. In fact he was an angel of a very high order. We know that unlike God, Satan had a beginning, and he will have an end. In Isaiah 14:12 it reads, "How you have fallen from heaven, O star of the morning, son of the dawn! You … Continue reading “What is the origin of Satan?”

We are all human. We are certainly imperfect. We will all make mistakes that cause defeats and setbacks. However, if wise, we will learn by trial and error. Sometimes we call that experience. Experience with defeats and setbacks can build character. A character of greater empathy, humility, gratitude and resilience can develop from our failures. … Continue reading “Is there a useful purpose for defeat and setback?”

In the Garden of Eden, after the fall, mankind was promised  “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.”(Genesis 3:19). The standard practice for the nation of Israel in Bible … Continue reading “Can a Christian be cremated on death? Does it matter?”

You have no right to murder someone. You are not the supreme lawgiver. You are not the final judge. Only the Almighty God is. Everything we do has consequences. The crime of revenge murder can shatter your family, your friends and your community. Fulfilling your own sense of justice could start a feud, a gang … Continue reading “If someone kills your mom or dad, can you kill them?”

The full number of the elect church could have been from the nation of Israel. (Exod. 19:5, 6), but Rom. 11:7 tells us that the nation failed in their faithfulness. “What then? What Israel sought so earnestly it did not obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened…” The call to be in the Church was … Continue reading “I want to know the meaning of Revelation 7:1 -8. Does it mean that only Israelites are chosen to be the 144.000?”

Blasphemy in old Jewish law is to revile or curse God, or the king, who was God’s representative.  It means intentional indignity offered to God or sacred things.  The term can be applied to such sins as cursing God or willfully degrading things relating to God. It is also attributing some evil to God, or … Continue reading “What is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?”

We do not literally hear God’s voice at this time of mankind’s history. In Old Testament times, man did hear God’s literal voice. Notable accounts include Adam (Gen. 3:9,10); Noah and his sons (Gen. 8:15,16; Gen. 9:8); Abram (Gen. 17:3,4); and Jacob (Gen. chapters 35 and 46). Later, God spoke to Moses (Ex 6:2), and … Continue reading “How do I hear the voice of God?”

“In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle.  Each of the four living … Continue reading “Who are the four living creatures?”