Sermons and Biblical Studies

On just about any mission trip, one thing can be assured, there are going to be some interesting stories. Recently, while in Panama, I had the opportunity to participate in a youth camp for a few days. Around 4:00 AM, Thursday, February 1st, 2007, I awoke to embark upon such a camp. We did so … Continue reading ““Mi Corazón” – Bible study”

If we could hear a recording of our conversations for a single day, we might be amazed (and surprised) at how much we grumble and complain. We complain about the weather. Our children gripe about homework or washing the dishes. Mom complains about having to spend so much time picking up after everybody in the … Continue reading “Let There Be No Complainers! – Bible study”

What we do with the Bible depends on what we do with the first sentence in Genesis Chapter 1. The sentence begins with this simple statement: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). If we believe that statement, we can believe everything else that follows. If we reject that statement, … Continue reading ““Where Were You?” – Bible study”

Becoming rich and famous does not guarantee contentment. If it did, multimillionaire athletes and Hollywood celebrities would not jeopardize their careers by using illicit drugs. Wealthy lawyers would not wish they could trade everything they had for a change in the behavior of their children. Multiple marriages among celebrities would not be commonplace. Obviously, contentment … Continue reading “Finding True And Lasting Satisfaction – Bible study”

The story is told of a man who once got in trouble for helping someone. Because he had been raised in a rural area, he was in the habit of stopping to assist troubled motorists. But when he stopped in a large city to offer help to someone who was stranded, he was shot, robbed, … Continue reading “If We Get Into Trouble — Help Anyway – Bible study”

The saying, “Money is power,” is the principle that drives most societies of the world (including our own). People scramble for wealth, often at the price of personal integrity, in order to gain the power to live where and how they want, drive the kind of vehicle they want, and get whatever else they want. … Continue reading “The Right Use Of Power – Bible study”

All of us hopefully have at least one or more close friends. A small boy once defined a friend as “someone who knows all about you and likes you just the same.” American poet,Ralph Waldo Emerson, once wrote:“A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature.” Author Henry Durbanville made this observation about friendship: … Continue reading “To Have A Friend, Be A Friend! – Bible study”

When we love others, we listen to them. When we take the time and effort to focus on individuals and hear what they are saying, it shows genuine concern and respect. The story is told of a young preacher who spent agreat dealof time listening to the problems of church members. One day he came … Continue reading “Love Always Listens – Bible study”

On July 20, 1969, I was watching TV as the Apollo 11 astronauts landed on the moon. It was a thrilling event as well as an unprecedented human achievement. Millions remember the words of Neil Armstrong when he said, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” President Richard Nixon declared, “All … Continue reading “That's One Giant Leap For God! – Bible study”

A querist asks, “Do you believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus?” Yes, because the inspired Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21) declare the “bodily” resurrection of Jesus to be true (Matthew 28:2-7; Mark 16:1-6; Luke 24:1-8; John 20:1-10; Acts 2:24; Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 6:14; 1 Corinthians 15:20; 2 Corinthians 4:14; Ephesians 1:20; … Continue reading “The Bodily Resurrection Of Jesus – Bible study”