Sermons and Biblical Studies

Gods word is said to be food for the soul. The apostle Paul told the brethren in Corinth, that his teaching had been of an elementary nature to them, because they were still spiritual babies (1 Corinthians 3:1-2). In eating physical food, we need to consider that the body must receive the proper balance of … Continue reading “Balanced Food For The Soul – Bible study”

The following statements from an unknown author, present to us a portrait in words, descriptive of Christians who desire to win others to Christ: Their EARS are open to the cries for help from a lost and dying world (Acts 16:9-NKJV). Their EYES are ever searching for a receptive heart in which to plant the … Continue reading “A Portrait Of Those Who Win Others To Christ – Bible study”

The following story by an unknown author, illustrates the importance of correctly dividing Gods Word (2 Timothy 2:15 KJV), keeping all subject matter in context (see 4): Here is a pointed story, which has been told in rhyme, About a certain preacher who lived once upon a time. At one of his appointments, some members … Continue reading “The “Into” Sermon – Bible study”

The story is told of a newly hired salesman who, after being with the company only a short period of time, wrote and sent his first sales report to the home office. After reading the report, management was stunned. Obviously, this newly hired hope was a blithering illiterate, for the following is what he had … Continue reading ““Go Do Like He Done!” – Bible study”

In the confrontation between the Lord and the devil (Matthew 4:1-11-NKJV), it is interesting to observe the devil as the master of deception. See how he uses the simple prepositional word If in each of his tempting statements to the Lord: If You are the Son of God. (Matthew 4:3-NKJV). If You are the Son … Continue reading ““It Is Written” – Bible study”

The following article by Brother Ken Joines, retired preacher living in Southaven, Mississippi, is reproduced in its entirety from the January-March, 2010 – Volume 32; Number 1 issue of the Magnolia Messenger. In his article, Brother Joines emphasizes the great need for preachers to preach more of the good news of Christ as Savior, as … Continue reading “Dear Preacher…. – Bible study”

World Magazine writer, Andre Seu, has written an article with the heading, Whats in a Name? In her article, she points out that putting labels on religious entities isconfusing to the average man on the street. Instead, we should have the fortitude to identify ourselves as simply a Christian (Acts 11:26; cf. 1 Peter 4:16). … Continue reading “Not The “Reformed” Brand — Just Give Me Jesus – Bible study”

From todays Montana Street bulletin, comes the following selected article (author not mentioned): Without a doubt, one of the most used expressions is, I intended to do that. In most of our lives, we find that many, if not a majority of our resolutions become simply good intentions. Unfortunately, far too few of us have … Continue reading ““I Intended To Do That” – Bible study”

From the AP writers in Talca, Chile (see map), comes the sad news of the devastation in Chile brought about by an earthquake of an 8.8 magnitude. Quoting from the news article: “One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded, tore apart houses, bridges and highways in central Chile on Saturday and sent a tsunami racing … Continue reading “Praying For The People Of Chile – Bible study”

Readers of the classic comic strip Peanuts, will recall Snoopy’s innumerable attempts to write a novel which always began with the same sentence, “It was a dark and stormy night.” In all the years that the late Charles M. Schulz drew the strip, Snoopy never finished writing that book, or even progressed very far beyond … Continue reading “Listening To The Voice – Bible study”