Sermons and Biblical Studies

Professional salespeople will tell you that one mark of a good salesperson is a thorough knowledge of his product. He knows the materials from which it is made, understands its capabilities, studies the advantages it will bring to the consumer, and can answer his customers’ questions. The salesperson who doesn’t know his product will not … Continue reading “Do We Know Our Product? – Bible study”

At one time or another, we’ve all experienced them, or at least listened to other people talk about them the blues. Times of dark discouragement and despair. However there’s hope. The Bible gives us some steps we can take to dispel these dark times of darkness as we look to Jesus the “light of the … Continue reading “Remedy For The Blues – Bible study”

Like many congregations of the Lord’s people, the Montana Street congregation (3101 Montana Ave) where my wife and I worship, are generous givers not only to those in need within the congregation, but to those outside its walls as well. For example, we have specific grocery items that members can bring each week for children … Continue reading “Having A Heart For Those In Need – Bible study”

Some battles in life are fought and instantly won; passing tests, playing games, solving a puzzle in the newspaper, or winning at a sporting event. We preoccupy ourselves with these “battles” because they give us instantaneous gratification and bring us a measure of pleasure and self assurance. Some battles are fought for a while and … Continue reading “The Good Fight – Bible study”

The Psalmist in Psalm 93, declares that trouble sometimes comes to us in relentless waves that surge and pound against our souls and break upon them with furious force. “The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice” (Psalm 93:3 – NKJV) and they are deafening. Yet above this deafening … Continue reading “Tempestuous Floods Against The Soul – Bible study”

Before he enlisted in the Union Army to fight during the US Civil War, Joshua Chamberlain was a quiet and unassuming college professor. However, in the trial and testing of military combat, he distinguished himself for his heroism in holding the line on Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg. He was later awarded … Continue reading “Let’s Be A “Knightly Soldier” Of Christ! – Bible study”

The story is told of a young man who grew up in an environment of poverty, a broken home, and a violent neighborhood. He skipped school often and was difficult to handle. But when a friend was shot to death, he considered it a wake-up call. Determined to change his life, this young man worked … Continue reading “Regarding The Value Of People – Bible study”

Most people consider meekness to be weakness. In a world dominated by the strong ruthless dictators, callous drug traffickers, and powerful corporate leaders no one wants to be classified as the “wimp” everyone takes advantage of. But is that the biblical concept of meekness? When Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek” (Matthew 5:5), He was … Continue reading “Meekness Is Not Weakness – Bible study”

The saying, “You can never outgive God” may be doubted by miserly people, but the inspired writer Paul fully supports this saying. Having just received their generous gifts to meet his needs in prison, he assured the Philippian brethren that because of their generosity, God wouldn’t allow them to suffer undue need (Philippians 1:7; Philippians … Continue reading “God's Checks Will Never Bounce! – Bible study”

In the mid-1970s, Ed Roberts built the world’s first commercially successful personal computer (PC). He hired Bill Gates and Paul Allen to write software for him. Roberts sold his computer business in 1977 and bought a farm. Seven years later, at the age of 41, he entered medical school. Today Bill Gates is the head … Continue reading “The Significance Of Our Life – Bible study”