Sermons and Biblical Studies

The following poem was presented at my grandfathers funeral in January, 1959. It was befitting for a man who lived his life for Christ. As the wise man Solomon once declared regarding his life and his many accomplishments here on earth: Then I looked on all the works that my hands had done and on … Continue reading ““Only What's Done For Christ Will Last” – Bible study”

Ive dreamed many dreams that never came true, Ive seen them vanish at dawn; But Ive realized enough of my dreams To make me want to dream on! Ive prayed many prayers when no answer came, Though I waited, patient and long; But answers have come to enough of my prayers To make me keep … Continue reading “A Living Faith – Bible study”

The Bible teaches that as children of God, we are heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). We become children of God when we are born of water and the Spirit (John 3:5; cf. Romans 6:3-4; Gal. 3:26-29). As we conform our lives to the teachings of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit Himself … Continue reading “Children Of God Are Heirs – Bible study”

There are many folks in the religious world who believe and teach that repentance comes before faith, but that belief and teaching is not true according to the inspired Scriptures. Without first acquiring faith (Romans 10:17-NKJV; cf. 2 Timothy 2:15-KJV; Acts 17:10-12-NKJV), an individual would not know what to repent of or why. For example, … Continue reading “Faith — Before Or After Repentance? – Bible study”

This morning, I received the following thoughts in an email from a brother in Christ. There is great truth in these statements, and something for us to think about every day of our life: Happiness keeps You Sweet, Trials keep You Strong, Sorrows keep You Human, Failures keeps You Humble, Success keeps You Glowing, But … Continue reading “Only God Keeps You Going – Bible study”

In a proclamation appointing a national day of fasting and prayer on March 30, 1863, (The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, ed. Roy P. Basler, vol. 6, p. 156), President Lincoln spoke of the many blessings God had bestowed upon the people, both individually, and collectively as a nation. President Lincoln began his proclamation by … Continue reading ““But We Have Forgotten God” – Bible study”

Somebody cares, When your skies are gray And everything seems to go wrong Somebody cares, When the hills are steep, And the night is so dark and long Somebody cares, When youre worried and tired, And your load seems Too heavy to bear Keep faith in your heart And a song in your soul For … Continue reading “Somebody Cares – Bible study”

It is faith that bridges the land of breath To the realm of the souls departed, That comforts the living in days of death, And strengthens the heavy-hearted. It is faith in his dreams that keep a man Face front to the odds about him, And he shall conquer who thinks he can In spite … Continue reading “Faith – Bible study”

The following questions are “if” questions that we need to ask from time to time, and then provide a Bible answer: If faith comes in answer to prayer, why are we told that faith comes by hearing the Word of God? (Romans 10:17-NKJV). If we are saved by faith alone, why did James write that … Continue reading “Some “If” Questions – Bible study”

For various medical reasons, folks spend much of their time these days in waiting rooms across the country to see a doctor. For example, my wife and I just recently spent over two hours in a doctors waiting room for an ear cleaning procedure that only took five minutes. The time we spent in waiting … Continue reading “Productive Use Of Waiting Room Time – Bible study”