Sermons and Biblical Studies

Be aware that young people have to be able to make their own mistakes and that times change. Gina Shapira

[Eve was] not made out of his [Adam’s] head to top him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and his heart to be loved. Matthew Henry Eve was not taken from the feet of … Continue reading “GENDERS,
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Garrulousness is the platform from which vainglory preaches itself. Author unknown Garrulousness is a proof of ignorance, the door to scandal-mongering, the handmaid of trifling scurrilities and the helpmate of falsehood. John Climacus There are few wild beasts more to be dreaded than a talking man having nothing to say. Jonathan Swift

Jesus was in a garden, not of delights as the first Adam, in which he destroyed himself and the whole human race, but in one of agony, in which he saved the whole human race. Blaise Pascal For best results, this garden should be planted every day: Five rows of “P”eas: Preparedness, Promptness, Perseverance, Politeness, … Continue reading “GARDEN”

Do we give sufficient attention to the theme of gaining Christ? It is our joy and privilege to know Him as God’s unspeakable gift. None knew this more fully than the apostle Paul. Hudson Taylor

See also: Christ, Second coming Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. The Bible, Proverbs 27:1 The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead … Continue reading “FUTURE,
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See: Election; Free will; Predestination

“When an alien lives with you in your land, do not ill-treat him … Love him as yourself …” The Bible, Leviticus 19:33–34 Modern man is educated to understand foreign languages and misunderstand foreigners. G.K. Chesterton

The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” The Bible, Psalm 14:1 Answer a fool according to his folly. The Bible, Proverbs 26:5 As the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of a fool. The Bible, Ecclesiastes 7:6 kjv I’d rather be a fool in the eyes of men, … Continue reading “FOOLS”

See also: Fasting; Gluttony So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. The Bible, 1 Corinthians 10:31 For a long life, breakfast like a king; lunch moderately and dine like a pauper. Author unknown One eats in holiness and the table become an altar. Martin … Continue reading “FOOD”