Mike Riley Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

What happens when we read our Bibles?

The American dream is to live the “good life.” We aspire to have a good job, own a nice home, drive a new car, send our kids to the best schools. This “good life” is then climaxed

Once when Jesus declared that he would have to go to Jerusalem to suffer many things of the chief priests and elders and then be crucified, Peter flatly contradicted him — “Not so, Lord.” To Peter’s

There are some folks who are afraid to begin reading the Bible, because it seems such a formidable task. However, do you know that there are only four books in the New Testament that take over an hour to read?

Successful marriage includes marriage vows are unique vows expressed before God and witnesses by a man and a woman, that are explicitly intended to be binding until death separates them (Matthew 19:6; Romans 7:1-2). The very words, “for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health,” implies that it may not […]

As Jesus was leaving Galilee for the last time and journeying on His way to Jerusalem, a disciple asked, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” Jesus answered the disciple saying: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able” (Luke 13:23-24). […]

The following above titled story was provided by Brother Marvin Phillips from “The Seeker” publication, 1978. The story emphasizes the fact that God does indeed have a telephone number, and we need to call His number often: She sat there in her wheelchair, badly handicapped, but with a radiant smile on her face. “Don’t you […]

The Christian life boils down to the uncommon expression of common virtues. For example, we would expect that Christians would be friendly. What a difference practicing that virtue would make in our society! A well-known author says that a person who is likeable and provides others with a sense of joy, happiness, relaxation, or rejuvenation, […]

Have you ever been troubled in your heart? Have you ever experienced a physical illness or the illness of a loved one? The problems of life and daily living can many times overwhelm us to the point of being disappointed, discouraged and even despondent. There is no human being living on the earth who can […]

As we grow older, we sometimes become set in our ways and unwilling to admit when we are wrong. Worse yet, if we don’t see eye-to-eye with others, we become critical of them and try to discredit their views. For example, when some members disagree with the preacher’s remarks, they seem to be quick to […]

This item is indispensable for every Christian, because It will help the Christian to become a more efficient worker for the Lord. For years, this writer has heard Christians say, “I’ll do this as soon as I can get a “round tuit.” The above is a “round tuit.” Please print and cut it out now! […]

Bible scholars believe that David wrote the 57th Psalm while fleeing from King Saul, who had hatred in his heart for the former shepherd boy (1 Samuel 19:8-15). David ducked into a cave and barely

The following story is by an anonymous author, but the message that is presented in the storyline is very clear. It’s definitely a message that the people of the world needs to hear and seriously meditate upon: A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their […]

The dictionary defines “veteran” as: “A person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like; a person who has served in a military force, esp. one who has fought in a war;

When I think of the many veterans who have faithfully served our country throughout its history, I can’t help but think of the Marine Corp motto, “Semper Fidelis (see article).” That Latin phrase simply means “Always Faithful.” When I think of that phrase, I think of the many soldiers in all branches of our military […]

As a young boy on a farm, I was always thrilled to discover a newly constructed sparrow’s nest. It was fascinating to watch for the eggs and then to wait for those featherless little creatures with bulging eyes and gaping mouths to break out of their shells. Standing at a distance, I could see their […]

In order to confirm the validity of prophesyings (any kind of teaching by supernatural gifts) in the first century church, the apostle Paul instructed the Thessalonian Christians to “Test all things; hold fast what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21 – NKJV). Christianity Based On Confirmed Truth Christianity is not a religion for the gullible. It […]

In 2 Corinthians 10:4, Paul uses the word “weapons” [plural]. Thus as Christians, we have not one, but multiple weapons at our disposal in conducting spiritual warfare (cf. Ephesians 6:11-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:8).

In 1 Corinthians 2:14, the apostle Paul states, “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” Looking at this passage, one might ask, Who is the “natural man” that Paul is discussing in this […]

There’s an old hymn by Elisha Hoffman that we sing quite often in the congregation where I attend. In the third verse of this beautiful hymn, are these encouraging words: