In reading United States history, we read that there was an intense hatred between the North and South during the Civil War over slavery (and other issues). President Lincoln was often criticized for speaking of benevolent treatment for Southern rebel forces.
Something to think about this week: Whoever you are, there is some younger person who “thinks” you are perfect.
Regarding the stresses in our life, the apostle Paul stated in Philippians 4:6 (using the Kenneth E. Wuest – Expanded Translation): “Stop worrying about even one thing, but in everything by prayer whose essence is that of worship and devotion and by supplication which is a cry for your personal needs, with thanksgiving let your […]
The construction project we see recorded in Matthew 7:24-29, applies to the lifelong process of building godly character. There are more detailed instructions provided in the Sermon on the Mount
The Associated Press reported today that “Battle-weary members of Congress are coming soon to neighborhoods near you to press for re-election.” (Also note this article).
When the Greeks tried to impose their customs on the Jews in the time of the Maccabees (see also ISBE), many of them were ready to conform, but others refused, insisting on strict obedience to the law of Moses.
A querist asks, “In our Lord’s sermon on the mount, He made this statement in Matthew 5:4 – NKJV):
1) The work of John the Baptist – John’s work was to herald the approach of the kingdom of heaven, the church (Matthew 3:1-2). John was the messenger to prepare the way before the Lord (Malachi 3:1); the Elijah who was to appear before the “great and terrible day of Jehovah come” (Malachi 4:5); the […]
In 1 Peter 4:17-19, the inspired writer, Peter wrote concerning the judgment of God: “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be […]
INTRODUCTION: Read Gen. 3:1-24
A. Have you ever wondered how one could allow a moment of pleasure to destroy his/her reputation?
1. What causes one to mortgage his life to pay the high price of sin?
2. What causes one to turn his back on God, his family or his brethren?
3. Genesis 3 will give us some insight into these questions
B. The Bible is a book about sin.
1. Genesis 1 & 2 sets forth man in his innocence.
2. The remaining 1,187 chapters depict man as a sinner, and as one who is in need of grace – the salvation that can only be found in Christ.
3. In this lesson I want us to go back in our minds to the garden of Eden, to a time when sin first entered the world, and notice some very important points that will help us in our daily walk as a Christian.
Sermon on Abraham INTRODUCTION: Read Genesis 12:1-9 A. The Lord called Abram to leave his homeland for the promise of a new land. B. Abram was to begin a new nation which would result in blessing for the world. C. The Gentile people, though, were steadfastly working to get as far away from God as […]
Sermon on Joshua Date written: January 4th, 2004 Scripture ref: Joshua 1:1-9 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Joshua PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will briefly note four events in the life of Joshua and draw some lessons from those events. We will notice how Joshua’s growth in service to God transformed him […]
SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: To the Blind He Gives Sight PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will examine the statement, “To The Blind He Gives Sight.” He does this because there is, 1) A Need–the blind need to see, 2) A Name–only He has this authority, 3) A Notion–the blind who see will tell others, 4) A […]
SUBJECT: Attitudes
TITLE: Do Not Envy This!
PROPOSITION: The Bible teaches us some specific things NOT to envy. In this lesson we will note that we ought not to envy 1) the man of violence, 2) the arrogant, 3) the unrighteous and sinner.
OBJECTIVES: Be able to know that God has specifically forbidden envy of certain things and know what to search for in regard to these things.
AIM: That each would understand that we are to avoid envy and especially envy of these specific things.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 27:18
SUBJECT: Covenants
TITLE: Uses for the Old Covenant
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to focus upon some uses of the Old Covenant, namely: 1) It is for our learning, 2) It provides wisdom, 3) It warns us regarding sin, 4) It helps us understand the New Covenant.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should understand why we study the Old Covenant.
AIM: To help all understand that as Christians, we must study the Old Covenant.
Sermon on the Call of Abraham — Sermon outline by Bill Jackson on God’s promise to Abraham and its ultimate fulfillment in Christ and the Gospel. Introduction: 1. The call of Abraham — one of the Bible’s “mountain peak” events. 2. From this, the formation of the Jewish nation, and leading to Christ. 3. In […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. Hebrews 12:18-22, 27-28
1. Inspiration says:
a. You have not come to Mount Sinai (or to any other similar mountain), but you have come to Mount Zion
b. The “Mount Zion” is the Lord’s church
c. The church is a kingdom which cannot be shaken
2. “Cannot be moved” (shaken – ASV) is translated from asaleutos (asaleutos)
a. It means not liable to disorder or overthrow; firm, stable.
b. Luke 6:48
Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross – Sermon outline by Bill Jackson answering the question of why Jesus had to die on the cross and the question of why it had to be on a cross.
Scripture ref: 1 John 3:1-3
SUBJECT: Faith
TITLE: “Farther Along”
PROPOSITION: Farther along we will understand more about the 1) Mysteries of Life, 2) Uncertainties of Life, 3) Inequities of Life.
OBJECTIVE: That each hearer would be motivated to faith in God when encountering the mysteries, uncertainties, and inequities of life.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 1 John 3:1-3
INTRODUCTION:
1. I have found very little written about this subject
1) Yet this is a very important subject.
2) The well-being of the church depends on this relationship
3) If elders and deacons are unable to work well together:
a. The church suffers
b. Stunted in growth
c. Splits …. divisions
d. Remember ….. Hebrews 13:17