Sermons and Biblical Studies

The following thoughts are from the Bulletin Digest and were in a recent Montana Street bulletin: The inspired writers of the New Testament have consistently pointed us toward the expression of thanks. Paul goes so far as to tell the saints at Thessalonica to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). We indeed have … Continue reading “Let's Put The “Thanks” Back In Thanksgiving – Bible study”

As James states, “no man” can tame the tongue (James 3:8) in and of himself, but God can, “if” we allow Him to do so. How? By following and making application of the instructions found in 2 Corinthians 10:1-5 and Philippians 4:6-9. Altering our thought processes, will alter what comes out of our mouth (Matthew … Continue reading “On Man Taming The Tongue – Bible study”

More and more, we are seeing and hearing the actors and actresses on daily television soap operas, using vulgar language in describing in sickening detail their immoral activities. Seemingly, these folks who shamelessly discuss their sins in public, obviously think of themselves as liberated because they dare to flaunt their immorality before a gullible public … Continue reading “What True Freedom Is – Bible study”

The construction project we see recorded in Matthew 7:24-29, applies to the lifelong process of building godly character. There are more detailed instructions provided in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). The following are just a few of them: Not retaliating in kind (Matthew 5:38-39; cf. Romans 12:17-21) Going the extra mile (Matthew 5:41; … Continue reading “Following The Master Builder's Plan – Bible study”

The story is told of a young man who was one day driving an old worn-out car on a desolate road in a downpour. All of a sudden, the engine died. As he coasted to the side of the road, a car happened to be coming down the road. The driver stopped, got out of … Continue reading “Only A Single Spark – Bible study”

This evening, I received the link to SimpleTruths.com from a Christian friend. Scroll down to the middle of the page (on the right-hand-side), and you will see the Zig Ziglar video entitled, “Inspiration 365 Days A Year.” The video contains some of Mr. Ziglar’s favorite inspirational quotes. I especially enjoyed the quote from American writer, … Continue reading “More Inspirational Quotes – Bible study”

In The Fellowship Room this morning, the Fellows were asked to consider the bleakest, darkest, most despairing passage of Scripture in the Bible and why. The following is my response: One of the bleakest passages found in the Bible is found in Romans 1:24, where the phrase gave them up is found. The phrase is … Continue reading “The Bleakest Bible Passage – Bible study”

This writer has always been interested in history, whether World History, United States History, or Texas History, because it allows us to compare our present-day society with societies of the past a measuring device that allows us to see whether or not we are progressing or digressing (Jeremiah 7:21-24; cf. Jeremiah 32:26-44. Religiously speaking, the … Continue reading “A Look At Restoration History – Bible study”

An anonymous writer once wrote the following regarding the length of our days here on earth: The clock of life is wound but once, And no man has the power To tell just when the hands will stop, At late or early hour. Thus, instead of counting the days, let’s make our days count! (Ephesians … Continue reading “The Clock Of Life – Bible study”

As Mary did what she could in anointing the body of Jesus (Mark 14:1-9; cf. John 11:2; John 12:3), so each of us must “do what we can” in serving the Lord. Our efforts may not seem significant, but God sees them, and can use them for His glory (Isaiah 43:7; Matthew 5:16). The story … Continue reading “Doing What We Can – Bible study”