Introduction: Read Psa. 69:7-12; John 2:13-25. 1. We understand in action what we cannot in abstract. 2. What was His level of dedication to His cause? Jesus began to answer that question here. 3. What does this say of His zeal for the house of God today?
Introduction: Read Matt. 10:28 1. In living the Christian life we worry far too much about what others think. 2. Jesus teaches that we should not even fear those that kill the body. He points out: 1) They can’t kill the soul. 2) There is one to fear who can kill body and soul in […]
Introduction: Matt. 7:21 1. We teach that our eternal destiny depends upon doing the will of the Father (Matt. 7:21), without adding (2 John 9; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 4:11), and without subtracting (Rev. 22:19). 2. What is it about the will of the Father that makes it right? 3. What is it about […]
Introduction: Psalm 119:11
1. For 176 vss. the psalmist writes powerfully regarding the word of God.
2. He begins with a blessing to all who walk in the Law, v. 1.
3. He ends with expressions of longing for salvation according to the law, the commandments.
4. The word of God is lifted high in prestige and importance for the child of God.
5. Our text highlights the importance of the word applied to the heart.
SUBJECT: Faith
PROPOSITION: To teach that the faith of many is based on man’s idea of what faith is and what exactly faith is based on.
OBJECTIVE: That all may trust that the faith they have is based on a biblical foundation
INTRODUCTION: Read Acts 10:34-42
1. Concerning the text:
1) Peter has the privilege of introducing the Gospel to the first Gentile audience, the household of Cornelius.
2) Cornelius tells of the supernatural circumstances of this event, vv. 30-33.
3) Then Peter bears witness, he testifies, vv. 34-42.
Introduction: Luke 7:30
1. The Pharisees and Lawyers heard the counsel of God as the rest did.
2. He saw the confirmation as the rest did. Knew about John and Zacharias. Knew the prophecies.
3. Yet they rejected God’s counsel. Wouldn’t obey.
INTRODUCTION: 1. There is a question on the minds of many in this world with regard to the origin of the Bible that they are asked to trust for their salvation. 2. Where did it come from? 3. How did it get to me? DISCUSSION: I. THE BIBLE ORIGINATED WITH GOD THE FATHER. 1. The […]
Introduction: Read John 4:43-54
1. A nobleman stood at the bedside of his son. Son dying. Doctors helpless. Mother weeping.
2. Father is out of options. Needs a miracle. Thinks “water to wine” (John 2:1-11). “I know where there is a miracle working man.” Government keeps track of those that cause a ruckus in Jerusalem (John 2:13-25). Doesn’t send servant, goes himself.
3. Finds Jesus in Cana, an uphill journey from Capernaum. Asks Him to come down.
4. Jesus changes the subject, v. 48.
1) Reveals that He is concerned more for the soul of the nobleman than for the life of the child. …of such is the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 19:14).
2) Jesus’ purpose is to seek and save the lost.
This audio file makes up for none last week.
INTRODUCTION: Isaiah 10:10-14
1. The Kingdom of Judah had trusted in its idols for protection.
2. Sennacherib points out that he had defeated all the kingdoms with greater idols than Judah.
1) He defeated Babylon and Egypt.
2) He defeated Syria and then Samaria.
Wednesday Night 5/6/2020 Acts Chapter 12 Bible Class by G. E. Watkins
A Wonderful Savior mp3, sung A Cappella, with lyrics, for the purposes of training and preparation.
One cannot be sure as to the first questions that the children of Israel might have had about God, but surely the manner in which God created the heavens and the earth would have come up at the campfires with the pillar of fire in view. The absolute power of the God that brought them […]
In Matthew 18:10, we read, “Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.” What does “that in heaven their (the child’s) angels do always behold the face of my Father […]
From the beginning it was never God’s intention that man be idle. Likely this extends from the nature of God himself. The creator works, so must the creation. The garden of Eden provided, not only provision for man, but an area of responsibility and labor. Today idleness has brought untold ruin on those who have […]
Some want recordings to aid in learning worship songs? Here’s one for you. Beyond the Gates by Rupert Cravens.
Bible study on Acts 1:1-5, The Promise of the Holy Spirit. By G. E. Watkins
Isn’t it amazing what the human race substitutes for the will of God? Notice some of the reasonings of Eve. Instead of continuing to remember God’s command she reasoned, “That looks tasty.” Instead of remembering the multitude of things that God had freely provided that she was authorized to eat, she thought, “How lovely it […]
I had the opportunity to preach for the brethren at Hyde Park in Austin this last Sunday. It was a wonderful experience. I didn’t have time to prepare anything new so I used outlines already posted. In the morning I preached on Rahab and Salvation. This sermon was recorded but the copy I got wasn’t […]