A Bed for a Bank
Matthew 6:19-21, 24; Luke 15:8-10; 21:1-4, 16:9; 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Did you hear about the woman who used her bed for a bank? Due to some “traumatic experiences with banks” she decided to deposit her money in her mattress. According to news reports this Israeli woman lost her life savings in a landfill. On Monday, June 8, 2009, her thoughtful […]
Background on Philippians
Philippi was the first city on European soil where a Christian church was founded by Paul (on his second missionary journey see Acts 16). Timothy, Silas, and Luke were present with him. Lydia is converted and Paul and Silas were imprisoned following the riot. On the third journey, Paul visits again (Acts 20; 2 Corinthians 2 and 2 Corinthians […]
The Awesome Power of Fatherhood
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Hit him again, Lord.” Sometimes we need God to hit us again, especially when it concerns our families. We pray for God to change our world . . . we pray for revival to sweep our land. But, this revival must begin with our own lives and our families. I was teaching disciple […]
All Things Are New
Revelation 21:5-7 Topic: The Lords Supper 5 Now, for the second time in the book, God himself is the speaker (cf. 1:8). From his throne comes the assurance that the one who created the first heaven and earth will indeed make all things new (panta kaina). This is a strong confirmation that God’s power will […]
A Traveling Man
Jonah Introduction: A. Title for sermon. In trying to decide upon a proper and fitting title for this sermon, several interesting titles came to my attention. For example this sermon could be called “The First Deep Sea Diver” or perhaps “A Whale with a Stomachache.” Some other fitting titles might be it, “A Man God Spoke […]
5 Things To Know About Walking on the Water
Matthew 14:22-33 I. You can’t always get what we want, (Matthew 14:22). Jesus made them or compelled them to get in the boat. Why did He have to make them? Getting in the boat wasn’t what they wanted. Why? We do not know. a) Perhaps it was the huge crowd of people. The Rabbis taught […]
A Study of 3 John
1. Gaius: A Commendable Christian (3 John:1-8) a. We should live spiritually (1-2) b. We should walk truthfully (3-4) c. We should serve faithfully (5-6) d. We should minister generously (7-8) 2. Diotrephes: A Wolf in Sheeps clothing a. avoid malicious gossips (9-10) (1 Tim 5:19-20) b. avoid prideful […]
A Study of 2 John
1. We should love the truth (2 John:1-3) 2. We should live the truth (2 John:4-6) A. What we believe is important b. We should be concerned with our behavior 3. We should look for the truth (2 John: 7-11) How do we confront cults? Give them 15 minutes explaining their understanding of […]
A Study of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians I. Thessalonica A. History 1) Cassander, a former general of Alexander the Great and later king of Macedonia, founded the city in 315 BC and named it after his wife, the half sister of Alexander. 2) 167 BC it was captured by the Romans and named the capital of one of their four […]
Who’s Missing? Whose Mission?
Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Introduction All are invited; only some accept. The kingdom of heaven is compared to a wedding feast to which everyone is invited. Only those responding to Christ’s invitation may participate (Romans 10:13). Those who have trusted Christ are assured of eternal life in heaven (John 3:16). Who’s Missing? Those who have an opportunity […]
