Sermons and Biblical Studies

Book – Ecclesiastes Key Words – “Vanity” and “under the sun” Key Verses – Ecclesiastes 2:24; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Key Phrase – “Vanity of vanities; all is vanity” (Ecclesiastes 1:2; Ecclesiastes 12:8). Messages – (1) Genuine happiness is not found in human wisdom, wealth, power, and pleasure; (2) Apart from God, life is futile, empty, and … Continue reading ““Keynotes” Of Ecclesiastes – Malachi – Bible study”

Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish novelist, playwright, and poet, the creator of Don Quixote, the most famous figure in Spanish literature, is quoted as saying, “An honest man’s word is as good as his bond”. When one gives his word, it should mean that he will do what he has agreed to do, regardless, even if … Continue reading ““An Honest Man's Word” – Bible study”

In confronting the Pharisees, Jesus often “questioned” them for the purpose of teaching them the truth (John 17:17). We find one such example in Matthew 22:41-46. After our Lord asked the Pharisees who the coming Messiah would be descended from, they correctly answered “The son of David” (vs. 42). Jesus then asked them a follow-up … Continue reading “Why Did David Call Him, “LORD”? – Bible study”

There is much confusion in the religious world as to the avenues of our salvation as described in the Bible. Through the use of a good concordance (this writer used Young’s Analytical Concordance), this confusion can be alleviated. The following is a list of “what we are saved by”. Although this is certainly not an … Continue reading “What We Are Saved By – Bible study”

In Exodus 4:1-2, the text reads: “And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand?” Through Moses, God used a simple walking staff cut … Continue reading “What Is That In Thine Hand? – Bible study”

We are introduced to Rahab the harlot in Joshua 2. Most us us are familiar with the story of Rahab hiding the spies sent by Joshua to spy out the land (Joshua 2:1). Rahab made some interesting comments in her discussion with the spies when she went up to the roof before they lay down … Continue reading “The Submissive Heart Of Rahab – Bible study”

The prophecy that King Lemuel’s mother taught him over twenty-seven hundred years ago concerning the virtues of a godly woman in Proverbs 31:10-31, is just as true today as it was then. Woman’s Role The subjective, submissive role of women in the home and church has never lent itself to public accolades or front-page recognition. … Continue reading “The Priceless Woman – Bible study”

In 1 Corinthians 1:10 the apostle Paul makes the following plea: “Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” … Continue reading “The One New Testament Church – Bible study”

Once in a dense forest a big bear broke into a cabin of some hunters. They were out at the time but had left a fire in a pot-bellied stove. The bear saw the red hot stove and figured it was an enemy, so he ran over and put a bear hug on it. Naturally, … Continue reading “The Bear And The Red Hot Stove! – Bible study”

There is a scriptural way of determining whether or not a person is “filled with the Spirit” and it is not by observing how much emotions are openly displayed. Being “filled with the Spirit” is not a “high” that one reaches that puts him above others who are not so emotional. Key Phrases In Parallel … Continue reading “The Spirit-Filled Christian – Bible study”