Sermons and Biblical Studies

ACTS 17:16–21 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols (Acts 17:16). We now turn our attention to one of the most important manifestations of secularism today: pluralism. The basic idea of pluralism is this: We have diversity here in this world. … Continue reading “PLURALISM AND RELATIVISM”

LUKE 14:25–35 Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? (Luke 14:28). Pragmatism is a philosophy built around practicality. As Christians, we are called by our Lord to be practical in what we do, … Continue reading “PRACTICAL PRAGMATISM?”

DANIEL 7 In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power (Daniel 7:13–14). As we continue our study of competing … Continue reading “ACCIDENTAL HUMANISM”

1 CHRONICLES 12:23–40 “Men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do” (1 Chronicles 12:32a). Mighty men joined with David when he became king. Among them were the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times they lived in, and as a consequence knew how to act in their world. As … Continue reading “A LOOK AT EXISTENTIALISM”

1 JOHN 2:15–17 Do not love the world or anything in the world.… The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever (1 John 2:15, 17). Every Christian is a missionary, a person sent into the world by Christ to take the principles and message of … Continue reading “SECULARISM IN AMERICA”

ROMANS 12:1–8 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will (Romans 12:2). Romans 12:1 begins, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers.” The apostle Paul was not … Continue reading “BE TRANSFORMED IN MIND”

LUKE 15:8–32 I tell you there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents (Luke 15:10). In Luke 15 we find three parables of Jesus that concern our mission to seek the lost. It is interesting to notice the context of these parables. We read in verse 2, … Continue reading “GOD’S LOVE FOR THE LOST”

JOHN 3:16–21 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him (John 3:17). The church’s mission to take the Gospel to the lost has its origin in the activity of God Himself. It was God the Father who sent Jesus Christ to us, … Continue reading “THE BASIS FOR OUR MISSION”

ACTS 8:1–8 On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.… Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went (Acts 8:1, 4). Early on in my ministry I was hired to be a “minister of theology and … Continue reading “MOBILIZED FOR EVANGELISM”

EXODUS 18 But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens (Exodus 18:21). When Israel came out of Egypt, Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, came out to meet them. When he saw that Moses was sitting all day long … Continue reading “ENERGIZED FOR EVANGELISM”