Sermons and Biblical Studies

What’s so amazing about the Bible, is its accuracy even in the physical realm. In 1860, an oceanographer by the name of Matthew Fontaine Maury, established the fact that the ocean was a circulating system because he observed the existing currents especially those caused by the Gulf Stream. One day when Maury was ill, his … Continue reading “The Bible And Its Amazing Accuracy – Bible study”

Niagara Falls is one of the most spectacular sights in the world because of the 6 million cubic feet of water it produces each minute. Some folks would love to have others think of their lives like Niagara Falls wild, spectacular, and loud. But power without control dissipates into useless energy. For example, Moses thought … Continue reading “Power Under Control – Bible study”

My wife and I have been married for over 30 years, and in that time we have learned to appreciate each other and enjoy each other’s unique qualities. But even after all these years, she still surprises me from time to time. Recently, she reacted to a political news report in a way that was … Continue reading “Understanding Our Spouse – Bible study”

What do we think of when we hear the word “fresh”? Growing up on a farm as I did, “fresh” means just-harvested fruits and vegetables not those stale artificial kind found in the grocery store, but crisp and full of exquisite flavor. Brethren, we need that kind of freshness in our relationship with God. We … Continue reading “The Fruit Of Our Lives — “Fresh And Flourishing” – Bible study”

While surfing the Net not long ago, I read about a preacher who gave what seemed to be an impossible challenge to his congregation to go 21 days without complaining. Special made bracelets were distributed to participants as a reminder to live complaint-free lives. As a result, a movement was started, and millions of bracelets … Continue reading “Developing A Non-Complaining Attitude – Bible study”

In Acts Chapter 4-5, God gives us a sobering example of how He views dishonesty (Acts 4:32-5:11). Some Christians had sold their land and shared all the proceeds with the church. Ananias and Sapphira decided to do likewise, but they kept some of the money back despite their declaration that they had given the whole … Continue reading “God Demands Complete Honesty – Bible study”

A querist asks, “In James 3:1-2, the statement is made that not many members of the church should strive to become teachers. Is James really advocating that being a teacher is a bad idea?” The text of James 3:1-2 states: My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a … Continue reading ““We'll Never Get Growing If We Never Get Going” – Bible study”

To be a rescue swimmer for the United States Coast Guard, requires weeks of intensive training. The training prepares courageous men and women for the task of jumping from helicopters to rescue those in danger at sea. The challenges they face include hypothermia and death by drowning. Why would people risk so much for strangers? … Continue reading “Sacrificing All “So Others May Live” – Bible study”

The story is told of a little boy who had just been tucked into bed by his mother waiting to hear his prayers. He knew that he had been mischievous that day, and now it was bothering him. So he told his mother, ” I wish you’d go now and leave me alone I want … Continue reading “God Stands Ready To Forgive And Forget – Bible study”

When the messengers of God told Sarah and Abraham that they would have a son despite their great age Abraham being ninety-nine years old and his wife Sarah ninety Sarahs reaction was perfectly understandable: Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? (Genesis 18:12). … Continue reading ““Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?” – Bible study”