Sermons and Biblical Studies

GOD PRONOUNCES SENTENCE This account is designed to impress upon the children of men the fact that when God warns of punishment such warning is to be heeded. Man sinned in the Garden. God now declares the penalty for that sin. To The Serpent Remember that the one sentenced is the Devil or Satan (Rev. … Continue reading “Genesis 3:14-19 – Bible Lessons”

March 20th, 2003 Start at Part 1 No, I do not think that you have been dishonest. I believe that you honestly believe the things that you set forth, I have just been trying to show some of the implications of the words that you have written down. I did get the impression from your … Continue reading “Does Galatians 6:10 Authorize The Church to Give to Non-Saints? Part 8 – Bible Lessons”

We live in a very analytical society that is concerned with the constant association of numbers and success. Businesses mull over sales quotas and production numbers like cows ruminate cud. When our elected officials talk about the budget, we want to know the numbers. Even in matters of opinion we want to know what the … Continue reading “Do Numbers Matter… To God? – Bible Lessons”

Inspiration informs us that our Lord came to this earth to “seek and save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). The Son of God “came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many” (Mat. 20:28); and, as a result, He purchased the church with His own … Continue reading “The Fruit of Benevolence – Bible Lessons”

We acknowledge the passing of time in noting that one day, some will be writing a history of the church of our day, and they’ll be looking back into “old history.” When that “old history” is written, focusing on the church of our time, surely there will be a great deal of praise for the … Continue reading “Bless the Congregational Lectureships – Bible Lessons”

Bible scholars believe that David wrote the 57th Psalm while fleeing from King Saul, who had hatred in his heart for the former shepherd boy (1 Samuel 19:8-15). David ducked into a cave and barely escaped his pursuer (1 Samuel 22:1). He was safe temporarily, but the threat was still there. We’ve all been there. … Continue reading “There Is A Place Of Refuge – Bible Lessons”

The dictionary defines veteran as: “A person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like; a person who has served in a military force, esp. one who has fought in a war; experienced through long service or practice; having served for a long period: a veteran member of congress.” … Continue reading “Striving To Become “Veterans” – Bible Lessons”

We’ve all heard of the famous traitor Benedict Arnold, heralded in our American history classes as one of the most infamous traitors to the United States during the revolutionary war. But did you know that Arnold was first a General in the Continental Army and a war hero? That’s right, he was credited with the … Continue reading “The Sins of Benedict Arnold – Bible Lessons”

In order to confirm the validity of prophesyings (any kind of teaching by supernatural gifts) in the first century church, the apostle Paul instructed the Thessalonian Christians to “Test all things; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21 – NKJV). Christianity Based On Confirmed Truth Christianity is not a religion for the gullible. It … Continue reading “Test All Things – Bible Lessons”

In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Paul encourages us, “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” In this year of our Lord, 2005 (as in all other years), we as Christians should be extremely thankful for the blessings that flow from God’s bountiful hand (Ephesians 1:3; James … Continue reading “I Am Thankful! – Bible Lessons”