Sermons and Biblical Studies

When I was a boy growing up on a farm, my grandad and I killed ten rattlesnakes in one day. A rattler can easily be killed if you know where it is and how far it can reach when it strikes. My grandad and I never worried about the rattlesnakes we could see, but we … Continue reading “Let's Beware Of Those Hidden Rattlers! – Bible study”

Recently, I received an email from one of my Christian brothers consisting of a writing penned by Judge Roy Moore, the former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, in which he wrote: America the beautiful, or so you used to be. Land of the Pilgrims’ pride; I’m glad they’ll never see. Babies piled in … Continue reading “America The Beautiful? – Bible study”

Several years ago, some congregations of the Lord’s church began to explore why they were losing so many of their young people. One congregation discovered a correlation between the interest the parents manifested in their assembling practices and the faithfulness of their children. They discovered that the greatest impact on children came from their parents … Continue reading “The Importance Of Our Example – Bible study”

The story is told of a coffee shop that once advertised this special offer: “Buy one of our coffee mugs for $4.49 and fill up your cup for a dime each time you visit.” However, the owners never expected that 25 years later, four longtime customers would still be getting their cup of java every … Continue reading “Never Thirst Again – Bible study”

With the software upgrade I just finished the other day comes some new capabilities. The blogs and sites here may now upload MP3s and PDFs along with photos and graphics. I wouldn’t try the MP3s on a dial-up account unless it was just a few minutes long. Those on a high-speed connection should be able … Continue reading “Upgrades – Upload Space, MP3s, PDFs – Bible study”

When Abraham was 75 years old, God called him to leave the land of his father. And being advanced in years, he departed for the land of Canaan. He was rootless, homeless, literally “not knowing where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8 – NKJV; cf. Genesis 12:1-5). Along with age comes change and uncertainty. It means … Continue reading “Our Dwelling Place – Bible study”

The story is told of two farmers who were riding home in a wagon one day. The wagon was being drawn by a mule and the mule was notorious for being stubborn and balking. Once he balked, it took several hours of pulling, tugging and beating to convince him to be on his way sometimes … Continue reading “Let’s Not Have The Nature Of A Mule! – Bible study”

We all know the feeling. Weve said or done something hurtful to someone we love dearly. The words come back echoing in our mind we would do almost anything to be able to reach back and snatch them from the air but we can’t. The image of the deed haunts our every waking moment. We … Continue reading “The Great Feeling That Forgiveness Brings – Bible study”

The story is told of a woman who purchased a birthday card containing the following verse: The Lord has found great pleasure in causing you to prosper and multiply” (Deuteronomy 28:63 NLT). She thought that it was such a beautiful thought so she turned to the passage to read more. As she read the passage, … Continue reading “Words Of Encouragement — Words Of Warning – Bible study”

A synagogue official by the name of Jairus had an extremely sick daughter at the point of death. Jesus was on His way to Jairus’ home when great multitudes thronged about Him. Suddenly Jesus sensed power going out him and He said, “Who touched My clothes?” (Mark 5:30 – NKJV). His disciples were taken back … Continue reading “God Knows Us Individually – Bible study”