Sermons and Biblical Studies

Listen Date written: March 18th, 2006Scripture ref: Proverbs 29:18 SUBJECT: Stewardship, Responsibility, Planning, Leadership, Church Growth TITLE: The Need for Vision PROPOSITION: We need vision because 1) Not having vision results in disaster, 2) Having a vision improves attitudes, 3) Having a vision improves industry, 4) The future literally depends upon our having vision. Objectives: … Continue reading “The Need for Vision – Bible study”

Sometimes we have to listen very closely to understand the lyrics of some of our modern day songs. This is especially true with some of the rapid-fire lyrics of rap artists, who are nearly impossible to follow even with the printed lyrics in front of us. Of course this isn’t anything new. When we hear … Continue reading “Spiritual “Mondegreens” – What Are They? – Bible study”

Biblical love is unselfish love. One of the best illustrations of love is found in Romans 15:1-2-ESV where Paul states, “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” Then, … Continue reading “Biblical Love Is Unselfish Love – Bible study”

Play MP3 Introduction: Read Psa. 100 1. As I stand in the back of the auditorium I see that a few don’t worship during the closing song. You whisper to others, put away song books, gather things making ready for your exit. 2. As an observer I have questions about this practice. 1) Do you … Continue reading “The Closing Song is Worship! – Bible study”

Lessons from the Life of Jonah Of all the Old Testament prophets, we find Jonah the most sympathetic. Perhaps that’s because we’re more like him than anyone. In that regard the book of Jonah is very practical. In this sermon we will study the book of Jonah and glean some general lessons from the book … Continue reading “Lessons from the Life of Jonah (Audio) – Bible study”

It’s really surprising what a hangnail on the pinky can keep a person from doing. Of course, it doesn’t keep a fellow from playing golf or going fishing, nor does it keep a woman from making a trip to the shopping mall for a 75% discount sale. It doesn’t even hinder a teenager from driving … Continue reading ““There’s A Hangnail On My Pinky!” – Bible study”

Some sincere religious folks believe that while Jesus was in the grave for three days, He journeyed to Hades and personally preached the gospel to the “spirits” which were imprisoned there. As a proof-text, they use 1 Peter 3:19. In I Peter 3:17, Peter uses our Lord as an example of “suffering for well doing,” … Continue reading “He Went and Preached To The Spirits In Prison? – Bible study”

Who Do You Love? In this lesson we will study from 1 Timothy 3:1-5. There are several things in this passage that Paul says people will love, namely, 1) Lovers of Self, 2) Lovers of Money, 3) No lovers of good, 4) Lovers of pleasure, 5) Lovers of God. We need to understand how love … Continue reading “Who Do You Love? (Audio Sermon) – Bible study”

1) Denominational Teaching – Many Bodies or churches. Bible Teaching – One body or church (Matthew 16:18, 1 Corinthians 12:20; Ephesians 4:4). 2) Denominational Teaching – Founded by men. Bible Teaching – Founded by Christ (Matthew 16:18). 3) Denominational Teaching – Human Heads. Bible Teaching – Christ the head (Ephesians 1:22-23). 4) Denominational Teaching – … Continue reading “Denominational Vs. Bible Teaching – Bible study”

This writer would like to share Bro. Gary Summers’ thoughts as he challenges each one of us in the following article, by describing the various “types” of Christians as described in the New Testament (at least in principle). If, after reading Bro. Summers’ article, we find ourselves as the wrong “type” of Christian, may we … Continue reading “Different “Types” Of Christians – Bible study”