Sermons and Biblical Studies

The story is told of a soldier whose life was changed after he successfully completed the obstacle course in Air Force basic training on his first attempt. In fact, he completed the course far ahead of everyone else. But as he stood feeling satisfied within himself, he was immediately confronted by his drill sergeant who … Continue reading “Building Teamwork – Bible study”

William Cowper, the 19th-century English poet and hymnwriter, struggled with recurring bouts of depression throughout his life. Perhaps that’s why his hymns still touch us deeply during times when our life seems to be spinning out of control. One of Cowper’s best-known hymns, “God Moves In A Mysterious Way,” contains these encouraging words: Ye fearful … Continue reading “The Time Of Our Greatest Praise To God – Bible study”

The story is told of a little boy with a big and compassionate heart. His next-door neighbor was an elderly man whose wife had recently died. When the youngster saw the elderly man crying, he simply climbed up onto his lap and sat there. Later, his mother asked her son what he had said to … Continue reading “Weeping With Those Who Weep – Bible study”

God’s word gives us some inspired advice regarding the spiritual ideals for we are to “stand.” The following are some Scriptures which gives emphasis to our “standing” for those things that are right according to God’s inspired Word (2 Timothy 3:16; cf. 1 Corinthians 2:1-13; Gal. 1:11-12; Ephesians 3:1-5; 2 Peter 1:20-21). Stand in awe … Continue reading “Brethren, Let's Take A “Stand” – Bible study”

A father was reading a bedtime story to his young daughter, as he did almost every night before she went to sleep. She had chosen a zoo book, and to her active imagination, it was as if she and her father were actually there at the zoo. As she looked happily at the pages with … Continue reading “God Will Carry Us Through – Bible study”

The story is told of a little boy who tried his best to save money to buy his mother a present. It was a terrible struggle because he gave in so easily to the temptation to buy goodies from the ice cream man whenever the brightly colored van came through his neighborhood. One night after … Continue reading ““Run From The Ice Cream Man” – Bible study”

Is there something that seems to be working against us today time, health, money, opportunity, people? Sometimes it’s easy to feel that everything and everyone is against us. We know we’re supposed to trust God, but it’s difficult to understand why He would allow our circumstances to become so difficult and confusing. In 2 Corinthians … Continue reading “Our Trials Work “For Us” – Bible study”

The prophet Habakkuk was awaiting the destruction of his country (Judah) by the ruthless Chaldeans, whose army was called by God to punish His people for their disobedient and evil ways (Habakkuk 1:5-6). Through faith in the Lord he stated: “Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; Though the … Continue reading “Let's Be Thankful — No Matter What! – Bible study”

The story is told of a Christian doctor who made a house call to a man who was very ill and near death. Being afraid to die, the man asked his physician, “Doctor, What happens to a Christian in the hour of death?” His doctor softly answered, “I don’t think anyone really knows for sure.” … Continue reading ““Our Master Is There” – Bible study”

On my grandparent’s farm, we had a chicken coop that would often be invaded by rats because they were attracted by the feed. My grandfather once asked me if I would help him set out a couple of traps. After a week, we had not caught a single rat. Then a farmer friend offered him … Continue reading “Beware Of Satan's Traps! – Bible study”