Sermons and Biblical Studies

There is nothing more uncommon than common sense. Frank Lloyd Wright

See: Grace, Common

Give your all to Christ, who gave His all for you. Author unknown The difference between involvement and commitment is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was involved – the pig was committed. Author unknown The dearest idol I have known, Whate’er that idol be, Help me to tear it from its throne, And worship … Continue reading “COMMITMENT”

“Honor your father and mother” – which is the first commandment with a promise. Ephesians 6:2 Jesus said, “Love the Lord our God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.” This is the most important [of God’s commands], the first on any list. The Bible, Matthew 22:37–38 the message But there is a second … Continue reading “COMMANDMENTS”

Comforts corrode our consciences. Steve Constable

We have all sufficient strength to endure the misfortunes of others. Francis, Duc de La Rochefoucauld

Miserable comforters are ye all. Job 16:2 kjv Job’s friends chose the right time to visit him, but took not the right course of improving their visit; had they spent the time in praying for him which they did in hot disputes with him, they would have profited him, and pleased God more. William Gurnall

My Very Noble And Worthy Lady, I often call to mind the comforts that I, a poor friendless stranger, received from your ladyship here in a strange part of the country, when my Lord took from me the delight of mine eyes (Ezek. 24:16). Although my wound is not yet fully healed and cured, I … Continue reading “TO
LADY KENMURE (ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND),”

RED is for the blood He gave. GREEN is for the grass He made, YELLOW is for the sun so bright. ORANGE is for the edge of night. BLACK is for the sins we made. WHITE is for the grace He gave. PURPLE is for His hour of sorrow. PINK is for our new tomorrow. … Continue reading “COLORS”

A coincidence is a small miracle in which God chooses to remain anonymous. Author unknown Coincidences are spiritual puns. G.K. Chesterton