Sermons and Biblical Studies

In looking at the new birth, we see that there must first be a planter or father one who begets. God is the originator of the “seed” which produces Christians (James 1:18) and the “seed” is “the word of God” (Luke 8:11). The one who teaches truth is called the “planter” or “father.” Paul reminded … Continue reading “A Look At The New Birth – Bible study”

Back in 1960, I viewed an interesting movie starring Kirk Douglas. In the movie, Douglas played a historical figure named Spartacus. Historians say that he was likely a Roman soldier who deserted, was recaptured, and then sold into slavery as a gladiator. While at the gladiatorial school at Capua (see article), Spartacus, along with 70 … Continue reading “A Look At Two Kinds Of Slaves – Bible study”

If we were to ask several people to draw a crooked line on a piece of paper, no two lines would be identical. The lesson is: There are many ways to be crooked, but only one way to be straight (cf. Matthew 7:13-14 KJV). The Lord tells us that the righteous person has only one … Continue reading “The Only Option – Bible study”

From Psychology Today, we read that according to researchers at the University of Michigan, there are three adverse experiences during childhood that are particularly likely to lead to bouts of major depression in adulthood. At the top of the list is growing up in a violent home. Parental mental illness and parental divorce are close … Continue reading “A Way To Prevent Divorce – Bible study”

While there is a sense in which Christians are not to be people pleasers (Gal. 1:10), there is no doubt that God’s people should consider the impact of their actions on others. Our Lord spoke about the fact that people would “see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). … Continue reading “Our Expressions Leave Lasting Impressions – Bible study”

A querist asks, “What do we need most in our lives, or what is the most important thing in our lives?” Looking at Luke 10:38-42, we read the account of one of several visits that Jesus made to His beloved friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus (cf. John 11:5). While Martha was busy trying to make … Continue reading “Only “One Needful Thing” – Bible study”

The story is told of a incarcerated man who once escaped from a state penitentiary. Twenty-four hours after his escape, his mother turned him in to the prison authorities. What is truly sad about this story, is that the man only had twenty-three days left to serve when he fled from a work detail. A … Continue reading “Let Us Faithfully Serve God – Bible study”

From todays Montana Street bulletin, comes the following above titled article written by Brother Vernon Curry (I have added appropriate links): As a preacher, I often sit and look around at the people who are singing. We are singing songs of praise to the awesome God of the universe. We stand in awe of His … Continue reading “Sing! Sing! Sing! – Bible study”

The story is told of a man who had a wonderful Christian family. His wife was considered the most loving, cheerful, and active homemaker in town. His teenage daughter was one of the most popular girls in high school, and his teenage son was considered by many town folks, to be one of the finest … Continue reading “Are We Despising Our Soul? – Bible study”

Someone has said that Laughter is good for the soul (some other laughter quotes), and that proverbial saying still holds true today (see article). A few days ago, while looking for a good definition for the word expert (there are about as many definitions as there are people), I came across the following humorous definition: … Continue reading “A Little Laughter For The Soul And The Word “Expert” – Bible study”