We are studying 1 Pet 2:1-3. “Wherefore” refers back to 1 Pet 1:18-25 which we studied last week. Remember that we are redeemed by the precious blood of Jesus, the lamb without blemish and spot; we are purified through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren; we are born...
Ready Corpus Christi is an emergency preparedness guide for residents. On the Ready Corpus Christi website you will find things like “Be Ready for a Hurricane.” This is a publication that is also mailed to residents before Hurricane season. It describes the preparations that you need to make at the...
Ps 4:1-8 contains some great spiritual instructions on how to dwell safely. Many people follow some practical safety measures, which are wise, like wearing a PFD while in a boat, holding an extension ladder while someone is on it, wearing a safety harness on a steep pitched roof, etc. But...
Today we celebrate Father’s Day. These days there is so much attention paid to promoting feminism and perverse sexual orientations that fathers are maligned in our society. Therefore, we want to preach what the Bible says about fathers so that anyone listening can see how God, our creator, designed fatherhood. ...
In 1 Pet 1:18-25, we find three things that happened to you when you were saved. You were redeemed [1 Pet 1:18]. You were purified [1 Pet 1:22]. You were born again [1 Pet 1:23]. In this lesson, we will study these three. You were: Redeemed by the precious blood...
In Ps 34:8 we read “that the Lord is good.” Indeed he is. And David didn’t just say that he is good. He said, “O taste and see that the Lord is good.” To “taste” that the Lord is good is to “become acquainted with his goodness by experience.” And...
The longer you live and the more stuff through which you go, the more you learn about the Christian life. According to Rom 5:3-5, as you go through things, you’re going to need some patience. Patience helps you acquire spiritual experience. However, patience is not something for which you want...
Today we are going to study 1 Pet 1:13-22. The context of this passage is found in 1 Pet 1:9. It is “the salvation of your souls.” Peter gives those of us who have gotten saved, some general instructions on how to live our lives now that we are saved. ...
There are many things in the Bible concerning the spirit of man. One aspect of this spirit is the broken spirit. In this sermon we’re going to discuss what happens when your spirit is broken. You spirit should be broken at salvation – Ps 34:18 – When you first get...
In 1 Tim 2:1-8, we find that prayer is essential. In 1 Tim 2:8, we see that there are four essentials in prayer. When you pray you must: Be instant – Paul said, “I will therefore that men pray everywhere…”. In Rom 12:12, he said, “continuing instant in prayer.” Prayer...
