Sermons and Biblical Studies

LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? . . . He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. (Psalm 15:1, 4) In the year 2000 I lost my job at EDS and began searching for employment. I picked up some part time work in the interim. … Continue reading ““He that Sweareth to His Own Hurt” – Bible study”

For almost 70 years, my Aunt Lee lived confined in a wheelchair because of crippling rheumatoid arthritis, yet she never once complained about her circumstances or condition. She was self-educated and well-versed in the Scriptures. She once made this observation regarding God and her condition: “If God had told me that He was about to … Continue reading ““Walk As Children Of Light” – Bible study”

A survey was once taken asking employers what makes a good apprentice. Their response was that they seek to hire “someone who wants to learn.” In the Bible, we see a good example of an apprentice in Joshua. We usually remember Joshua for marching around the wall of Jericho (Joshua 6; cf. Hebrews 11:30), but … Continue reading “Only Time Will Tell – Bible study”

As a small boy growing up in a rural community, I can still vividly remember my Bible class teachers reading the stories of Noah’s ark and the flood (Genesis 6-8 – NKJV), Samson and Delilah (Judges 14-16 – NKJV), David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17 – NKJV), Daniel in the lion’s den (Daniel 6 – … Continue reading “Stories Still Worth Repeating – Bible study”

A Navy corpsman (medic) had told his parents that he thought it would be several months before he would be departing for Iraq. Then the phone rang late that night the young man was told to get ready to go to Iraq immediately. He called his family members and told them what had happened. They … Continue reading “Are We Ready To Go? – Bible study”

On June 15, 1957, a brand-new Plymouth Belvedere was buried in a concrete vault under the courthouse lawn in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In June 2007, the car was unearthed as the city celebrated Oklahomas 100th year of statehood. Over the years, water had seeped into the vault, turning the once shiny car into a rusted monument … Continue reading “Let's Never Rust Out! – Bible study”

One of several rulers of the Northern Kingdom of Israel was Jeroboam (926-909 B.C.). He is a prime example of one who usurped God’s authority and as a result, caused Israel to sin against the Lord (1 Kings 14:16; cf. 1 Kings 12:30 ; 1 Kings 13:34; 1 Kings 15:30; 1 Kings 15:34; 1 Kings … Continue reading “Jeroboam — A Usurper Of God's Authority – Bible study”

It is reported that Abraham Lincoln once stated: “I do not boast that God is on my side, I humbly pray that I am on Gods side.” Lincolns words paraphrase the thoughts of Azariah the prophet as expressed to King Asa of Judah (2 Chronicles 15:1-15). After the Spirit of God came upon Azariah, he … Continue reading “Being On God's Side – Bible study”

In Acts 28, we see the recorded account of Pauls shipwreck on the little island of Malta. This great apostle to the Gentiles, preacher to thousands, worker of miracles, and writer of much of the New Testament, was stuck on this island as a prisoner. Did he lie back and bemoan his condition? Did he … Continue reading “Helping Our Fellowman In Time Of Need – Bible study”

Walking through a religious-based campus one day, a professor came upon a custodian reading the Bible during his lunch hour. The professor asked what he was reading, The book of Revelation,” the custodian replied. “Im sure you dont understand what it means,” the professor said condescendingly. “Actually I do,” he replied “it simply means Jesus … Continue reading “Rebel Or Merge? – Bible study”