Sermons and Biblical Studies

Several years ago before CDs had replaced cassette tapes there was a well known commercial on television. The commercial would show a fine crystal glass and than an opera singer shattering the glass with the intensity of her high and sustained voice. But after the glass was shattered, the camera would pull back and reveal … Continue reading “Is It the Holy Spirit or Is It Memorex? – Bible Lessons”

The story of Abigail (1 Samuel 25) is a story of one of the most faithful and honorable women mentioned in God’s Word! Let us learn well these lessons from this woman of integrity in the Bible. Abigail’s Foolish Husband Nabal After the death of the prophet Samuel (vs. 1), David and his men moved … Continue reading “Woman of Integrity in the Bible – Abigail – Bible Lessons”

The tenth day of the seventh month of Israel’s calendar marked a day unlike any other (see Leviticus 16). To the spiritually minded in Israel it was a day to be prepared for and longed for.It was a day of approach to God; indeed more closely than any other day of the year. It was … Continue reading “The Day of Atonement – Bible Lessons”

In the business world, there is a saying, “Perception is Truth.” The concept basically is this: you should react to people the way they perceive you, regardless of whether those perceptions are correct or not. The result of this type of thinking is a one-way relationship. These relationships are commonly practiced in business and “understanding” … Continue reading “Righteous Judgement – Bible Lessons”

There is, perhaps, no more publicized miracle today than that of speaking in tongues. It is the one miracle that those who believe they can do miracles most frequently claim as having been done. In speaking with people who claim the gift of tongues today they often describe an emotional experience and a feeling that … Continue reading “Speaking in Tongues – The Bible Miracle of the Gift of Tongues – Bible Lessons”

The question of life after death is a common theme in many cultures today. It is a question that has been discussed by poets, artists, philosophers, and scientists. It is a question asked by each and every individual living upon the face of the earth. One of the first things that we are made aware … Continue reading “Does Man Have An Immortal Soul? – Bible Lessons”

God is the designer of society. He has declared his design to be that man is to be accompanied by a helper. This helper is not to be of the animal kingdom nor is it to be another man. God specially designed the right companion for man. He presented her to man and man called … Continue reading “Genesis 2:18-25 – Bible Lessons”

One might think upon seeing the title of this article that we are about to discuss something extremely positive. After all, what could be more appealing that freedom and what could be more motivating that unity? However, we have an adversary who is very deceitful and rejoices in calling wicked things by righteous names. This … Continue reading ““Free Union” – Bible Lessons”

Looking back upon the lives of God’s “heroes” in Hebrews 11 will make a person think of his own life. “Have I accomplished anything worthwhile?” That question has been reflected in the literature of man for centuries. That death is the appointment all must anticipate at some time is an obvious truth (Hebrews 9:27). We … Continue reading “They Faced Death – Bible Lessons”

In order to understand what it means to be saved, we need to understand that from which we need to be saved. The Bible teaches that because all men have sinned, they have fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23). It is these sins that separate us from God (Isaiah 59:2) putting us into a … Continue reading “What Does It Mean To Be Saved? – Bible Lessons”