Sermons and Biblical Studies

God Knows I know not, but God knows; Oh, blessed rest from fear! All my unfolding days To Him are plain and clear. Each anxious puzzled “Why?” From doubt or dread that grows, Finds answer in this thought: I know not, but He knows. I cannot but God can; Oh, balm for all my care! … Continue reading “God, ability”

What God Does 1. God is always at work around you. 2. God pursues a continuing love relationship with you that is real and personal. 3. God invites you to become involved with Him in His work. 4. God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer, circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, … Continue reading “God”

Three Trees Once upon a mountain top, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up. The first little tree looked up at the stars and said: “I want to hold treasure. I want to be covered with gold and filled with precious stones. I’ll be the most … Continue reading “Goals”

Threat to Christianity One of the earliest and most potent threats to early Christianity came from the heretical group known as the Gnostics. Blending elements of Christianity, Greek philosophy, and oriental mysticism, the Gnostics denied the orthodox view of God, man, and the world, and Christ. The apostle John included them in the camp of … Continue reading “Gnosticism”

J. S. Bach J. S. Bach said, “All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul’s refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub.” He headed his compositions: “J. J.” “Jesus Juva” which means “Jesus help me.” He ended … Continue reading “Glory, of God”

Folly of Some men become proud and insolent because they ride a fine horse, wear a feather in their hat or are dressed in a fine suit of clothes. Who does not see the folly of this? If there be any glory in such things, the glory belongs to the horse, the bird and the … Continue reading “Glory”

Why Give 10% or More of Your Income to the Lord’s Work In stewardship speaking engagements across America and on five continents, I have discovered two things: First: Christians of all income levels have experienced spiritual joy, supernatural grace and divine help through the practice of making a specific commitment to GIVE 10% OR MORE … Continue reading “Giving, cf stewardship”

Quotes •      Love is the delightful interval between meeting a beautiful girl and discovering that she looks like a haddock. – John Barrymore •      I never expected to see the day when girls would get sunburned in the places they now do. – Will Rogers Source unknown

Gifts of the Holy Spirit Today With the rise of the current Charismatic Movement there is a new interest in the person and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Such desire for knowledge is certainly good and commendable, however for many this has meant a deviation from the teachings of Scripture on what have come to … Continue reading “Gifts, spiritual, cf. spiritual gifts”

Honeymoon Salad What is the recipe for honeymoon salad? Lettuce alone without dressing. The Bell, the Clapper, and the Cord: Wit and Witticism, (Baltimore: National Federation of the Blind, 1994), p. 11. What NOT to Buy Your Wife Although the only person a man usually shops for is his wife, the whole experience is a … Continue reading “Gift”