Mike Riley Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

A querist asks, “Why should I become a Christian? What’s the advantage of being a Christian versus a non-Christian?”

Profitable Bible study involves more than just opening to a chapter and reading the words on the pages. The following are seven guidelines to help us make the most of our study of God’s word:

He was a brilliant man. Those who knew him well and those who only knew him by reputation said he had more than merely “raw” intelligence. He had been given a particular gift and of course it was from God (1 Kings 3:5-15).

The following is a story of nature demonstrating the fact that struggles are a necessary part of growth and development for the Christian in this life. God places these struggles

Brother B.J. Clarke, the Dean of Admissions at the Memphis School of Preaching, provides us with a topical, alphabetical arrangement of every Scripture in Proverbs to facilitate our study of this practical and fascinating book of wisdom. The following is the

In our public prayers, we often thank God for the fact that we live in a country where we can worship Him without fear of reprisal or molestation. Indeed, this kind of prayer is specifically approved in Scripture: “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for […]

The greatest activity we can spend time doing is worshipping God. Worship is not repeating hasty, routine petitions or listening to mood-inducing music. Worship is the experience of being “lost in wonder, love, and praise,” as Charles Wesley wrote — It’s awe that inspires adoration.

The story is told of a preacher who once generalized that all infidels were fools. Furthermore, he stated that he could prove his statement to be true for any given case within ten minutes. A man in the audience stood up and proclaimed himself to be an infidel, but no fool.

In Psalm 20:7-11, the Psalmist writes: “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. the statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring […]

In the congregation that I was a part of growing up in the 60’s, we could often hear an “Amen” being audibly heard at the end of the preacher’s statements that gave emphasis to important declarations of

This writer wonders – “What would happen if we treated our Bibles like we treat our cell phones?” 1) What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets where it would be easily accessible? (Deuteronomy 6:8-9). 2) What if we searched for it if we lost it? (2 Kings 22:8; 2 Chronicles 34:14-16). […]

Looking back upon the lives of God’s “heroes” in Hebrews 11 will make a person think of his own life. “Have I accomplished anything worthwhile?” That question has been reflected in the literature of man for centuries. That death is the appointment all must anticipate at some time is an obvious truth (Hebrews 9:27). We […]

The following is a list of the “ABC’s” of Christianity. If we will faithfully incorporate the practical thoughts presented in this list into our daily lives, we will see dramatic results in

Are you as sick of hearing profanity being uttered as I am? We are exposed to it at the supermarket, over the back fence, and at ball games. It fills our novels, movies, and is profuse on television — in fact, it is a pervading evil influence in today’s society. We hear it — not […]

Take 20 minutes by yourself at the beginning of each day. Live above small troubles by losing yourself in big, worthwhile things. Grow every day: Life is a game — keep your eye on the ball rather than on the scoreboard.

When we look at the Old Testament, it’s interesting to note that David and the other writers, somehow managed to make God the center of their lives so that everything was related to God. To them, worship was the central activity in their life, not just something to “get through” until secular activities could be […]

Brother David Diestelkamp, one of the writers of the online Christian publication, “Think On These Things,” has asked a soul-penetrating question in his article entitled, “Is God’s Word Enough?” (scroll down page).

The following four beatitudes come from a plaque that hung upon the wall in our bedroom for many years. I thought I would post them for the benefit of my readers who are married or who are contemplating marriage to think about:

The following poem is a reminder that the words we speak, should be chosen and uttered carefully — not foolishly:

A few years ago, this writer was an employee of a major gas transmission company. Located in every department of that company were two large binders containing its