Set Your Affections on the Things Above
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The Great Need For Godly Mothers!
Sunday, May 8, is the day that the world has set aside to honor mothers who discharge their responsibilities toward their children with great love, wisdom, and devotion. Today, more than any time in history, our society needs the influence of godly mothers. This writer is thankful to God for both a mother and grandmother […]
Apollos – “An Eloquent Man”
In Acts 18:24-28, we read of a Jewish Christian by the name of Apollos, born in the Egyptian seaport of Alexandria. According to the inspired writer, Luke, Apollos was “an
What About Singing During The Lord's Supper?
A querist asks, “Is there any scriptural reason a congregation should not sing during the Lord’s Supper?”
Not Just Ticket Punching (Audio)
Not Just Ticket Punching Do we come to church merely to check it off of our list of things to do? We must have an involved attitude when we worship God. Apathy and mental neglect of worship results in vain worship. Simply getting our ticket punched isn’t going to be pleasing to God.
Winning The Battle Against All Odds
The ambush has proven to be one of the most successful war tactics ever devised. At God’s instruction, Joshua used this tactic with great success in the second attack on Ai
What About Those Who Have Never Heard The Gospel?
A querist asks, “What about those who have never heard the gospel – is their fate the same as the disobedient?”
Gay Or Odoriferous?
Today, in our politically correct and culturally imposed atmosphere, so-called “religious” leaders, who used to condemn sin, are now supporting immoral behavior. Sadly, adultery, fornication, and homosexuality have been upgraded to acceptable status by some
Women’s Role In The Church
A querist asks, “My question is regarding that of leadership. There are churches that see nothing wrong in women’s role as a leader in the church. For example, women taking on the role of Sunday school
The Sin of Presumption
Listen Presumption is a sin that many do not consider. In religious matters many presume that God will be pleased with whatever they think regardless of what God’s word actually says. In life, many people presume that whatever decisions they make are right with God without ever bothering to consult His word. In this lesson […]
“…..She Shall Be Saved In Childbearing” – What Does It Mean?
A querist asks, “Can you please provide my wife and I the proper interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:15?” This passage states, “Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue
Does Baptism Remove Sin In An Adulterous Marriage?
A querist asks, “If a man and woman get married then get divorced, then the man goes and remarries, we know that he (and his new wife) has committed adultery. But say him
Degrees Of Judgment, Or Compassion And Mercy?
A querist asks, “Does Matthew 5:7, James 2:13, and Matthew 18:21-35 state that there are degrees of judgment; that some souls will be judged more leniently than others; that some will “get away” with more than others?”
“Well, Nobody’s Perfect!”
When some folks want to excuse their personal imperfections (whatever they are), and make them acceptable, they sometimes say, “Well, nobody’s perfect!” This is far from
The Problems of Preachers (Audio)
The Problems of Preachers In recent news, we’ve seen some very serious problems with a preacher and his family. Preachers are people just like anyone else and they have problems just like anyone else. In this lesson we will look at preachers and some of their problems and understand how the Bible distinguishes between the […]
The Historical Christ
A querist asks, “How do i prove to a non-believer that Jesus really existed, historically?” There is more documented evidence that Jesus is a historical personage than any other person in history. If there existed a Julius Caesar, Plato, or Alexander the Great, there
After Death – Then What?
A querist writes, “I know that we will all be judged someday at the time of Christ’s return. My question is, what happens to people after they die, while the soul waits for judgment?” The Bible teaches that there is an intermediate state (hades – Luke 16:23). Hades is the realm or region of departed […]
The Need for Vision
Listen Date written: March 18th, 2006Scripture ref: Proverbs 29:18 SUBJECT: Stewardship, Responsibility, Planning, Leadership, Church Growth TITLE: The Need for Vision PROPOSITION: We need vision because 1) Not having vision results in disaster, 2) Having a vision improves attitudes, 3) Having a vision improves industry, 4) The future literally depends upon our having vision. Objectives: […]
Spiritual “Mondegreens” – What Are They?
Sometimes we have to listen very closely to understand the lyrics of some of our modern day songs. This is especially true with some of the rapid-fire lyrics of rap artists, who are nearly impossible to follow even with the printed lyrics in front of us. Of course this isn’t anything new.
The Closing Song is Worship! (Audio)
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