Sermons and Biblical Studies

Please open your Bibles to Matthew 3:1-6 Having testified concerning Jesus’ fulfillment of prophecy in his birth, Matthew now moves on to Jesus years of ministry. Matthew begins at this point in the history of Jesus life because the critical years of Jesus life were from the time of his baptism to the time of … Continue reading “Matthew 3:1-6 – Bible Lessons”

Catholicism has always had a large media spotlight, but recently Catholicism has garnered more media attention that usual. This is because of the scandalous events that have surrounded the Catholic Church as of late. The media has focused the spotlight on the abusive sexual practices of the priests in this institution and rightly so. Any … Continue reading “Biblical Objections to Catholicism – Bible Lessons”

One of the most surprising things (at least to the media pundits) to come out of this past Tuesday’s election was that whopping twenty-five percent of the voters said that morals was the number one issue that drove them to the polls. Prior to the election, there were not many saying that this would be … Continue reading “A Victory For Morality – Bible Lessons”

Many years ago, someone gave me this illustration of the grace of God and I haven’t forgotten it since. Suppose you went down to the local car dealership and walked into the front door and someone walked up to you, but instead of saying, “Can I help you,” they said, “Today is your day! Today … Continue reading “What Is The Grace of God? – Bible Lessons”

According to a February 26, 2003 Harris Poll, 31 percent of people do not believe in Hell. Many folks (even those who consider themselves religious) seldom consider what it will be like to be lost in Hell. Hell is a subject that the devil would like for us to forget about, but Jesus taught more … Continue reading “What About Hell? – Bible Lessons”

This past Wednesday night in the high school class, one of our astute and observant high school students asked me why some are calling us a cult. After the death of Matthew Winkler, there were several in the media who were seeking to “analyze” the situation. One Nancy Grace on CNN invited a Baptist “pastor” … Continue reading “Why Have Some Called Us a “Cult?” – Bible Lessons”

Last week I started an e-mail conversation with a man who was a member of the Methodist church. The conversation started because he had seen an article that I published on our web site, “Is the Church of Christ a Cult?” His contention was that any group that claims that they are the only one’s … Continue reading “Is Denominationalism A Viable Christian System? (1 of 3) – Bible Lessons”

With all of the recent news regarding the Catholic Church many have heard stated as fact by news media and others that Peter was the first pope. This is, of course, official Catholic doctrine. But what does the Bible say about Peter’s popehood? Is there one scripture that plainly declares that Peter was the first … Continue reading “Was Peter the First Pope? – Bible Lessons”

“And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible” (1 Cor. 9:25 ASV). Perhaps you have watched some of the Olympic Games this past week. If you have, then you have watched while athletes from all over the … Continue reading “Lawful Crown – Bible Lessons”

In the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:3-9; Matthew 13:19-23), our Lord likened the word of God to seed that fell in four kinds of soil representing different kinds of human hearts, and the productivity of the word or the lack thereof (depending on the kind of soil in which it was sown). Jesus taught … Continue reading “Why Are Riches Deceitful? – Bible Lessons”