Sermons and Biblical Studies

Some folks say that the Bible is not relevant to our society today, but if we look at Isaiah 1, we see the same mirrored image of our society today as was found in Judah. Its like reading todays newspaper. Lets note the following similarities: 1) Isaiah 1:4 – Judah is called a sinful nation … Continue reading “Like Reading Today's Newspaper – Bible study”

While I was working in one of our local high school libraries this past week, I listened to a presentation by the principal of the school to freshmen and sophomore students. In the presentation, he was encouraging the students to (1) stay in school; (2) dont be late for class; and (3) study, study, study. … Continue reading “What Is The Purpose Of Life? – Bible study”

Walking in the Truth by Larry Miles The Christian life is portrayed in the New Testament in a variety of ways. The writers of the New Testament use word pictures to help us…

From all of the drug advertisements on television, one would think that almost everyone is running to their doctor in order to acquire the latest and the greatest drug that supposedly will cure any ill that one might have (see article). When this writer was growing up on a farm out in the country, we … Continue reading “On Running To The Doctor – Bible study”

Brother Neil Richey, preacher for the Piedmont Road congregation in Marietta, Georgia, has produced an excellent video series of short devotional topics entitled, Thinking Out Loud. With people pressed for time, these short videos are a great evangelistic tool in reaching others for Christ via email. Brethren, lets use every means available to teach and … Continue reading ““Thinking Out Loud” Video Series – Bible study”

In Fanny J. Crosby’s beautiful hymn, “Tell Me the Story of Jesus,” Ms. Crosby describes the Savior in terms of Isaiah 53: “He was despised and afflicted,” and then adds, “homeless, rejected, and poor.” In the second verse of this very beautiful and moving song, my eyes focus on the word “homeless,” and think about … Continue reading “Do We Know The “Homeless” Person? – Bible study”

Native American Indians used to give their children names they earned. Thus, some girl might be named Laughing Water, Sunshine, or Timid One. A boy might be named Running Feet, Wise Owl, or Black Hawk. Lets just suppose for a moment that God would give us, as His children, names we deserved to wear. There … Continue reading “What Would Our Name Be? – Bible study”

The following article was written by David Padfield, preacher for the Zion church of Christ in Zion, Illinois. In his article, Brother Padfield lists five beneficial truths found in the genealogy of Christ (Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38): 1) It proves Christ is the fulfillment of Gods promise to Abraham. Through the fleshly seed of Abraham, … Continue reading “The Genealogy Of Christ – Bible study”

During the Labor Day holiday, this writer had to call 911 in order for emergency medical technicians to transport my wife to the hospital because of a prescription drug overdose. After spending four days in the hospital, she is now successfully recuperating at home, her drug prescriptions being cut to less than half of the … Continue reading “Demons In A Bottle – Bible study”

From his blog entitled, The Morning Drive, Brother Scott McCown, preacher for the Parrish congregation in Parrish, Alabama, lists the following six steps to effective soul winning that he received from Brother Wendell Winkler when he was an undergraduate at Faulkner University: 1) Make a list of 5 to 7 prospects. A prospect is anyone … Continue reading “Six Steps To Effective Soul Winning – Bible study”