Mike Riley Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

In Malachi 4:5-6, we read of Malachi’s prophecy regarding the coming of Elijah the prophet:

Like all children, my “growing up” years were sometimes filled with a rebellious spirit. Thankfully, my father was a strict disciplinarian who did not allow any act of rebellion on my part to go unpunished. When carrying out the just punishment, he would do so “speedily” in order to make a lasting impression on my […]

The book of Esther tells a story of love, sacrifice, and God’s providential timing. Being a Jew in exile, Mordecai refused to bow to Haman, second in command to King Ahasuerus. Haman became furious and plotted to destroy Mordecai and all the Jews (Esther 3:1-6). So

A querist asks, “What is essential to conversion?” New Testament conversion is begun by the sinner being taught the Word of the Lord (Acts 8:29-39; Acts 17:1-3; Acts 18:24-28). David tells us, “the law of the Lord is perfect,

When we read the book of Acts, we see this pattern: From the second chapter of the book onward, we see the word of God being proclaimed, people hearing the word, believing in Christ, and

On one occasion, Jesus spoke a parable against those “who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others” (Luke 18:9 – NKJV). The parable depicted a Pharisee

There are Hollywood celebrities who determine which charities they will contribute to, which social functions they will attend, and what acts of generosities they will perform based upon the mass of media coverage. Unless the news media can guarantee their face on the ten o’clock news and their names in the headlines, forget counting on […]

There’s an old English expression called “fellow-feeling” that is an attitude much needed in the Lord’s church today. As the Lord’s people we should be a “fellow feeling” people, with the capacity to feel joy with others when they have occasion for joy, sorrow in times of sorrow, and

Have we ever seen a head moving around but not connected to a body? Have we ever seen a body moving around but not connected to a head? We understand that if all human

There are some members of the Lord’s church who hold to the antinomianism concept that we not under law — any law, but are solely under God’s grace. They openly dismiss the New Testament teaching of “pattern theology.”

A querist asks, “There are several passages in the New Testament in which the word ‘reprobate’ or phrase ‘reprobate mind’ is used. Can you please provide me a definition of the word reprobate?”

A querist asks, “From Colossians 2:23 – KJV, can you please give me a definition of what will worship is?”

As faithful followers of our Lord, we must be willing to “sit at Jesus’ feet” like Mary in order to receive His instructions (Luke 10:39; cf. Matthew 7:24; 1 John 3:22).

At one time or another, we’ve all used second hand merchandise, whether it was handed down from siblings or purchased at a garage sale. There are times when we think we are

For several years now, drug companies have become profitable selling drugs that prevent hardening of the arteries, a condition that can lead to heart attacks which kill thousands of

Luke records Paul’s entrance into Thessalonica “where there was a synagogue of the Jews” (Acts 17:1 NKJV) and provides insight into Paul’s method of teaching:

In the book of Joel, we see that Joel’s prophecy was brought about by a plague of locust coming upon the land of Canaan (Joel 1:4). In fact, the people of God could not

A querist asks, “If a man and woman are living together in fornication, are they truly married?” When God described the unique relationship that he had with His chosen people Israel, he declared in Ezekiel 16:8: “Yes, I swore an oath to you and entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine, says […]

The story is told of a young boy who one day proudly announced to his father, “I know what the Bible stands for!” His father smiled and replied, “What do you mean you know

A querist asks, “As Christians, if we fail to tell people about the saving gospel of Christ, are we not in violation of James 4:17?” We all know people — perhaps hundreds of people who are being held hostage by Satan, even as