Sermons and Biblical Studies

The following article is from yesterday’s Montana Street bulletin [via Bulletin Digest], encouraging us to be encouragers as Barnabas was (Acts 4:36-NIV): You remember the rest of this line, dont you? Momma always used to say, If you havent got anything good to say about someone, dont say anything at all. I think Momma knew … Continue reading “If You Haven't Got Anything Good To Say…. – Bible study”

Once upon a time, there was young lady who, after reading a book, remarked that it was the dullest book that she had ever read. Not long after this event, she met a young man, and in the course of their relationship, they fell madly in love with one another. After a short period of … Continue reading “How To Enjoy Reading The Greatest Of All Books – Bible study”

There is no question that the Pony Express was a thrilling part of early American history (see video). From April 1860 until October 1861, this mail service ran from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California a distance of almost 2,000 miles. The trip could be made in ten days. Eighty men galloped along the trail … Continue reading “Is The Bible A Part Of Our “Standard Equipment”? – Bible study”

From the Lawrence Avenue congregation bulletin (Nashville, Tennessee), dated March 31, 1966, Vol. 28, No. 13, comes this article title: The Dairy of a Bible by an unknown author. Its an interesting possibility of what might happen to a Bible throughout the course of a year. Hopefully, the dairy of our Bibles can report that … Continue reading “The Dairy Of A Bible – Bible study”

The empire of Caesar is gone; the legions of Rome are moldering in the dust; the avalanches that Napoleon hurled upon Europe have melted away: the pride of the Pharaohs is fallen; the Pyramids they raised to be their tombs, are sinking every day in the desert sands; Tyre is a rock for bleaching fishermens … Continue reading “Perpetuity Of The Bible – Bible study”

Theres a sign posted somewhere in Philadelphia that reads: Put away sin in 2010 With the following Scripture reading underneath that posting: Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee (Psalm 119:11-KJV; cf. Psalm 40:8-KJV). This is a great saying one that we as children of God ought … Continue reading “An Applicable Saying For 2010 – Bible study”

Anyone seeking the truth of God, must understand some basic elements of that truth. The following three elements are a necessity to understand: 1) There is a standard of truth Just like in any area of life, there are standards that must be followed in order to achieve successful results. For example, there is a … Continue reading “Elements Of God's Truth – Bible study”

As my wife and I were driving to the local YMCA office this morning to have our income taxes figured, we noticed the marquee sign in front of the Baptist church building which read: With God, all things are possible, but not easy. The words of this marquee sign has to do with the text … Continue reading ““With God, All Things Are Possible, But Not Easy” – Bible study”

A question that has often been asked is, What is the deepest need of human beings? In the view of Karl Marx, the deepest need of humanity was Economic Equality. The only problem with this view, is that the spiritual needs of man are not met (Matthew 4:4; Luke 12:15). Sigmund Freuds answer, was that … Continue reading “The Deepest Need Of Human Beings – Bible study”

The above titled Montana Street bulletin article was written by Brother Charles Pogue in June, 1996. The articles content is much needed in the church today, because it stresses our need to critically think about Gods truth rather than merely offer our opinion in spiritual matters (cf. Matthew 22:23-33 ASV; Mark 12:18-27 ASV) . In … Continue reading “The Superiority Of God's Truth Over Man's Opinions – Bible study”