Sermons and Biblical Studies

Have we ever complained about having the same kind of food, or wearing the same style clothes day after day? Many of our recurring complaints focus not on what we dont have, but on what we do have, but find boring and uninteresting. Whether its experiencing boredom in our workplace, our home, or with our … Continue reading “Are We Bored? – Bible study”

The story is told of a self-made millionaire who once attended a banquet, sitting next to a table where some attendees were discussing the subject of prayer. The millionaire overheard them, and boastfully declared, Prayer may be all right for you, but I dont need it. Ive worked hard for everything I have and have … Continue reading “No Self-Sufficiency Needed – Bible study”

From today’s Montana Street bulletin, comes the following article by Brother Joe Goodspeed, retired preacher for the Longmire congregation in Conroe, Texas. In his article, he emphasizes the many precious and exceedingly great promises that we have from the Lord (2 Peter 1:4): Glory to God for the precious promises of eternal life (John 3:16), … Continue reading “His Precious And Exceedingly Great Promises – Bible study”

In the early morning, With the sun’s first rays. All God’s little children Thank and pray and praise. I, too, thanks would offer, Jesus, Shepherd dear, For Thy tender pasture, For Thy guiding care. And I would implore Thee, Be with me this day, Lest I from Thee wander, Into danger stray. In Jesus’ name, … Continue reading “In The Early Morning – Bible study”

When I went to our local grocery store this afternoon to pick up a few groceries, I noticed a young teenage girl coming out of the store wearing a t-shirt monogrammed with the word ME in large letters on the bottom of it. Unfortunately, the focus on self of the ME generation, is alive and … Continue reading “Observations Of The “ME” Generation – Bible study”

The story is told of a young boy who was one day visiting his friends house for lunch. When the youngster sat down at the table, he bowed his head and waited for someone to give thanks for the meal. However, the other boys at the table, began passing the food around. The young boy … Continue reading “Let's Take Time To Offer A Word Of Thanks – Bible study”

In Acts 8:1, the writer Luke makes a notable statement, when he writes that the church was scattered throughout .. Samaria. Prior to this time, Christians lived in the familiar surroundings of Jerusalem home to the beginning of the Lords church on Pentecost (Acts 2). It seems that the Jerusalem Christians would have been content … Continue reading “Moving Beyond Our Comfort Zone – Bible study”

Many times as Christians, we have somehow succumbed to the false idea that we dont count for much. But that certainly isnt supported by what we read in the Gospels regarding Jesus’ ministry. Even though our Lord interacted with multitudes of people (Matthew 11:7; Matthew 12:15; Matthew 13:34; Matthew 15:10,30-31; Matthew 19:2; Matthew 23:1), He … Continue reading “One Soul At A Time – Bible study”

A querist asks, What did Jesus mean when He told us that we should turn the other cheek in Matthew 5:39? Matthew 5:38-39 states: You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I tell you not to resist and evil person, But whoever slaps … Continue reading “On Turning The Other Cheek – Bible study”

When Hannah dedicated Samuel to God, she meant business, because she didnt just take him to the temple for dedication – she left him there, turning him over to Eli to bring him up in Gods service (1 Samuel 1:20-28). Looking at Hannahs commitment to God regarding Samuel, a question arises, Who teaches our children … Continue reading “Who Teaches Our Children Today? – Bible study”