Sermons and Biblical Studies

The story is told of an eight-year-old boy, living in Africa in December, 1947, who wished for a new pair of white tennis shoes for Christmas. Young folks here in the United States might not be able to appreciate the fact that it’s difficult to play basketball on an outdoor court in the winter time … Continue reading ““And Be Ye Thankful” – Bible study”

During my high school years in the 1960s, we were required to read the classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. In that novel, Atticus Finch is portrayed as a respected small-town lawyer living in the segregated South during the 1930s. When Atticus defends an innocent black man accused of raping a white woman, he faces … Continue reading “Speaking God's Truth, No Matter What – Bible study”

In a recent KFOX news report, a Missouri teenager is accused of stabbing a man with an ice pick in a dispute over a parking spot. She allegedly stabbed the man half a dozen times with a five inch ice pick because he took a parking space the teenager wanted. Folks, she was in definite … Continue reading “A Look At Longsuffering In The New Testament – Bible study”

Children need not be bored by Bible history. Think of the following example: Moses escaped death as a child (Exodus 1-2-NKJV), was educated as a prince (Exodus 2:10-NKJV; cf. Hebrews 11:24-NKJV), was the instrument through which God worked miracles (Exodus 4:1-9-NKJV; Exodus 7:1-18-NKJV), and received the Ten Commandments on tablets of stone (Exodus 31:12-18-NKJV; Exodus … Continue reading “Making Bible History Come Alive – Bible study”

For several years now, I have enjoyed watching the old 1951 black-and-white rerun of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. The leading character is Ebenezer Scrooge, portrayed by actor Alastair Sim, who does a phenomenal job presenting the heartless, miserly, and self-centered Scrooge. After seeing this movie multiple times, I began associating the name “Ebenezer” … Continue reading “Ebenezer — Our “Stone Of Help” – Bible study”

The following is a biblical formula for having a spiritually productive New Year in 2011: “H”old fast to the faith (1 Corinthians 16:13; cf. 2 Timothy 1:13; Titus 1:9). “A”ssemble for worship (Hebrews 10:25; cf. Acts 2:42). “P”ray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17; cf. Acts 12:5 KJV; Romans 1:9 KJV). “P”urify our heart (James 4:8; … Continue reading “Formula For A Spiritually Productive New Year – Bible study”

Regarding the teaching of our children, this writer would like to emphasize something that is sometimes lost in the shuffle, and that is to teach our kids to teach themselves. As we all know, learning is a life-long process. We won’t grow old mentally, if we’re willing to learn something new. My grandmother believed that, … Continue reading “The Teaching Of Our Children – Bible study”

The following poem by an unknown author, emphasizes our need to exercise the privilege of daily praying to our heavenly Father: I got up early one morning And rushed right into the day; I had so much to accomplish That I didnt take time to pray. Problems just tumbling about me, And heavier came each … Continue reading “Take Time To Pray – Bible study”

Theres a sign on a local business establishment here in El Paso, that has printed in large letters, the following message: No Loitering or Drinking Allowed On These Premises. As I was recently bringing my groceries out of a grocery store a few doors down from this business establishment, I noticed that there were some … Continue reading ““No Drinking Allowed” – Bible study”

Many people that call themselves Christians, neglect the most powerful single force in the world the power of prayer. In doing so, they make a double mistake. First, they deprive themselves of the spiritual enrichment that comes by praying, and secondly, they provide a poor example to their children. Lets ask ourselves the following questions … Continue reading “Some Thoughts On Prayer – Bible study”