Sermons and Biblical Studies

The story is told that in ancient times, a King had a large boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not … Continue reading “The Obstacle On Our Path – Bible study”

As Christians, we’ve all heard and studied the story of Jonah and the great fish. But do we know that the disobedient prophet was “swallowed up” not once, but three times? 1) Jonah was “swallowed up” by prejudice The Ninevites were a wicked and idolatrous people (Jonah 1:2), and God wanted Jonah to preach repentance … Continue reading “Jonah Was “Swallowed Up” – Bible study”

Our son Brian is an avid football fan, his favorite team being the Dallas Cowboys. The interesting thing about being a Cowboy fan is that the team has a way of letting folks down. While marching down to the goal line, they’ve been known to fumble the football at the one-foot line, missing an opportunity … Continue reading “Jesus Never Fails – Bible study”

There’s no question that we are concerned about the condition of the world in which we live, and rightly so. The question is: “What can we do to make things better?” The story is told of a young business executive who took some work home to complete for an important meeting the next day. Every … Continue reading “When Mankind Gets Right — Our World Will Be Right – Bible study”

If tomorrow starts without me, And I’m not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn’t cry The way you did today, While thinking of the many things, We didn’t get to say. I know how much you love … Continue reading “If Tomorrow Starts Without Me – Bible study”

From the Montana Street bulletin, comes today’s article. The top portion of the article includes a quote by Henry Ward Beecher, while the rest of the article is a quote from Matthew 6:25-34, illustrating the principle that Mr. Beecher emphasizes in his quote: Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with … Continue reading “The Handle Of Anxiety Or The Handle Of Faith? – Bible study”

The following are some thoughts about character that will hopefully cause us to think about our own character: “It is not what we eat, but what we digest that make us strong; not what we gain, but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read, but what we remember that makes us … Continue reading “Some Thoughts About Character – Bible study”

In Hebrews 10:5 NKJV, the Hebrew writer points out the fact that “…. Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body You have prepared for Me.”The Hebrew writer is arguing that animal sacrifices can never appease God (Hebrews 10:1-4; Hebrews 10:6-14). In Hebrews 10:5-8, the inspired writer does not say that God did … Continue reading ““Why The Need For A Body?” – Bible study”

There seems to be consensus in the religious world that our Lord’s “Sermon on the Mount” is one of the hallmarks of Christianity. As part of His plain teaching regarding the kingdom (Matthew 4:17; Matthew 4:23-25; Matthew 5:2-3), He sets forth the unique characteristics of Christians, setting them apart from the world and other world … Continue reading “Christians Are Just Simple Scribes – Bible study”

A querist asks, “What theology does the Church of Christ consider to be correct when considering God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit (Oneness, Trinitarian, Catholic, Arian, or Unitarian)? Please give any scriptural evidence if possible.” The following article by Brother Wayne Jackson, preacher for the East Main Street church of Christ in Stockton, California, provides … Continue reading “Theology Question Relating To God, Christ and Holy Spirit – Bible study”