Sermons and Biblical Studies

As a boy growing up in north west Texas my family did what others would consider strange. At best, strange. When Momma had finished brewing coffee for her and Daddy, we kids would often take the grounds and chew them. Okay, really strange. However, with this early introduction to the taste of coffee, I learned … Continue reading “Changing Tastes – Bible Lessons”

The first necessary quality of a spiritual leader who “stands out” is the spirit of excellence! He who strives for excellence will not be counted among the also-rans. The question is asked, “How does a spiritual leader develop the attitude of a spirit of excellence in a day when almost anything can be passed off … Continue reading “The Spirit Of Excellence | How to Become a Spiritual Leader – Bible Lessons”

Notice these words of David as he thanks the Almighty for all the deliverances and benefits that he had experienced throughout the whole of his life – a life filled with many dark moments: “Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised on … Continue reading “Background of Darkness – Bible Lessons”

Put yourself in Abraham’s place for a moment. In the USA it’s difficult because we don’t have famines. Local food shortages are solved by our transportation system. Even if there is a local drought there is still food in the supermarket. This is true for other areas of the world as well. In ancient times, … Continue reading “Genesis 12:10-20 – Bible Lessons”

In Isaiah 64:8 (NKJV), Isaiah introduces the concept of the potter and the clay and presents God as the Potter who naturally cares about that which He has created. He does not want to discard his creation. “But now, O LORD, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all … Continue reading “The Potter and The Clay Bible Study | Clay In The Potter’s Hands – Bible Lessons”

Today is our fifth annual Family and Friends day at the Berryville church of Christ. We’re glad you’re here, whether you be family or friend! The Bible tells us both what is a family and what is a friend. I hope that you will take the time to study some of these things this week … Continue reading “Family and Friends – What Are They? – Bible Lessons”

It is clear from the scriptures that in order for one to be saved, one must be baptized (Mark 16:16). Since the word “baptize” is a transliteration from the Greek word “baptizo” the significance of the word is lost to us in the English language. So it is within the context of how the word … Continue reading “For Purity of Purpose – Bible Lessons”

It is impossible to be consistent when one holds doctrinal error. A long time ago men started believing that the human soul was corrupt at birth. As a result of this false belief, these men had to develop a whole system of theology in order to attempt to be consistent. In order to make this … Continue reading “Refuting The Doctrine Of TULIP – Bible Lessons”

To the Ephesians, Paul said that “…Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be … Continue reading “The Body — The Glorious Church – Bible Lessons”

Please open your Bibles to Job 3:20-26. In this section, we find the key question to the entire book of Job. Rephrased into today’s vernacular we would ask, “Why do good men suffer bad things?” or “Why is there suffering in the world?” The burden of the book of Job is to answer this question … Continue reading “Job 3:20-26 – Bible Lessons”