Sermons and Biblical Studies

The information that we gain through reading (whether it is from the printed page or from a computer screen), comes into our minds through our senses. In a sense, we are all sponges, soaking up raw materials of knowledge in all our waking hours. However, there is a problem with this process. We can be … Continue reading “Consider The Source – Bible study”

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As I was walking my little Dachshund dog this afternoon, I noticed a young man in his teens smoking a cigarette while standing upside a concrete fence. Looking at him smoking reminded me of my high school years, when my peers wanted me to succumb to the idea of lighting up simply because they thought … Continue reading “A Word To The Wise — Be A Leader! – Bible study”

On successfully dwelling with our wives, Peter issues us as husbands this challenge: Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered (1 Peter 3:7 – NKJV). Peter saw it … Continue reading “On Successfully Dwelling With Our Wives – Bible study”

Many of the younger generation believe that getting older means becoming obsolete. However, it can mean serving, growing, and maturing in the Lord’s service to the end of our days (cf. Philippians 3:12-15; 2 Timothy 4:7). T.S. Eliot once stated: “Old men ought to be explorers,” to which this writer is in complete agreement. Contemplating … Continue reading ““When I Am Old And Grayheaded” – Bible study”

While substituting in a local middle school library a few years ago, a young female student came into the library, set down at one of several computers, and asked me, Are there any games on these computers? To which I replied, To myknowledge, there is only one game on these computers. The young lady asked, … Continue reading “The Game Called “Learning” – Bible study”

In Romans 8:35-37, the apostle Paul who was beset by problems on every hand (2 Corinthians 4:8-18) stated: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Even as it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day … Continue reading “Five Ways God Uses Problems – Bible study”

Offering various rewards as an incentive to motivate folks to do something, permeates today’s society. We’ve all seen parents in grocery stores think only in terms of rewarding their children even rewarding them for bad behavior. When a parent says to their child, If you will be quit throwing a temper tantrum, I’ll buy you … Continue reading “Doing Right Because It Is Right – Bible study”

Our careers often demand much of our time and attention, but our Lord has an interesting way of interrupting our business agendas. In fact, He invites us to be an active participant in His business (Luke 2:49; cf. Luke 4:14-22; Luke 4:31-37; John 4:34-38; Acts 8:4-13). From the text of Matthew 4:18-22, let us notice … Continue reading “Let Us Be “Fishers Of Men” – Bible study”

There are times when animals seem to have more sense than people. Because of their awareness to natural phenomena, they have at times helped man to avoid certain disasters (also see article). From the prophet Isaiah, we learn that observing animals can teach us how to prevent a ruined life (Isaiah 1:2-9). The prophet notes … Continue reading “A Lesson From The Animals – Bible study”