Sermons and Biblical Studies

Someone has said, “The more I get to know the human race, the more I love my dog.” We know that dogs are loyal, dependable, eager to please, and quick to forgive and forget. Don’t we wish people were more like that? But sometimes no matter how hard we try to have a good relationship … Continue reading “Resolving Problems In Human Relationships – Bible study”

Preachers, if we only had one sermon to preach, what would that sermon consist of? We might present a summation emphasizing the very core of the gospel of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1-4), and yet fail to make the spiritual application most needed by our hearers. The question then becomes, “If we had but one sermon … Continue reading “If We Only Had One Sermon To Preach – Bible study”

As human beings, we have few truly essential needs. For example, without oxygen, we would perish in just a few minutes. Regarding our bodies, we must have food and water to sustain us as well as rest when we are tired. We must protect ourselves from the sometimes harsh elements in inclement weather. Even though … Continue reading “Pursuing Our True Needs – Bible study”

The primary mission of the church is to change people. Our object should never be that of just winning an argument or making a point. Our goal should never be just to “put down” someone; rather, we want them to change their minds and their lives to conform with the saving gospel of Christ. To … Continue reading “The Primary Mission Of The Church – Bible study”

In this old world of death and decay, theres nothing that is truly indestructible. And yet, the Bible tells us of an indestructible life. Comparing the Lord Jesus to the works of the law, the Hebrew writer tells us: [Christ] has come, not according to the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the … Continue reading “Living An Indestructible Life – Bible study”

Have we ever thought about how much we really need to sustain ourselves? Do we need hundreds, thousands, or even millions of dollars? The Bible tells us that we do not really need that much to sustain ourselves. All we really need is just enough sustenance for one day, for tomorrow is not promised (James … Continue reading “How Much Do We Really Need To Sustain Ourselves? – Bible study”

Folks who reject absolute standards of right and wrong are often inconsistent. When they think they are being treated unfairly, they appeal to a standard of justice that they expect everyone to adhere to. The story is told of a philosophy professor who began each new term by asking his class, Do you believe it … Continue reading “Who Determines What's Right? – Bible study”

Just suppose for a moment that a mother gives her child a beautiful flower-plant in bloom, and tells her to carry it to a sick friend. The child takes the plant away, and when she reaches the friends door, she plucks off one leaf and gives it to her, keeping the plant itself. Then afterwards, … Continue reading “Complete Consecration – Bible study”

We’ve all heard the popular saying, Go with the flow. To some people that saying means behaving as most other people do without trying to swim against the current of the culture. To others, it speaks of being more accepting of circumstances without trying to control everything that happens. But for followers of Jesus, theres … Continue reading ““Go With The Flow” – Bible study”

Lets say that youre a Christian and people decided they wanted to be just like you a perfect carbon copy. Would you urge them to do so? Paul did not hesitate. He pleaded with the Philippians, Brethren, join in imitating me, and mark those who so live as you have an example in us (Philippians … Continue reading “What Would Christianity Look Like? – Bible study”