This Treasure in Earthen Vessels, 2 Cor 4:6-11

This Treasure in Earthen Vessels When we received Jesus Christ as our Savior, the Holy Spirit, the Lord Jesus Christ, and God the Father all took up residence inside of us.  We have this treasure in earthen vessels, 2 Cor 4:7. God, who commanded the light to shine out of...

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Publish the Word, Ps 68:11

Publish the Word Ps 68:11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO It should be encouraging to us to know that the Lord gave the word.  In other words, we are not propagating a religious doctrine.  We are called to preach the word of God.  Furthermore, it should be comforting for us to know...

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Where is Their God, Ps 79:10

Where is Their God Ps. 79:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Ps 79:10 Asaph raises the question, “Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God?”  The reason for the question is found in Ps 79:1-7: the heathen come into the Lord’s inheritance, they defile the holy temple, they lay Jerusalem...

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The Benefits of Thanksgiving, 1 Thes 5:18

Benefits of Thanksgiving 1 Thes .5: 18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We are commanded to be thankful by the will of God.  One of the reasons is that thanksgiving is beneficial.  The benefits of thanksgiving follow.   Thanksgiving yields contentment – you find that you don’t miss the things that you...

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God Why? Job 34:10-12

God, Why? Job 34:10-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When men get into a situation from which they believe God should have spared them or that God should have made turn out differently than it did, they ask God Why?  When they ask that question there are several things going on...

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Youthful Pride, 1 Ki 12:6-11

Youthful Pride 1 Ki 12: 6-11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There is a cockiness in young people, ordinarily.  We’ll call it youthful pride.  As you can see from 1 Ki 12:6-11, Rehoboam had it, even though he was 41 years old when he ascended to the throne [1 Ki 14:21].  Youthful...

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A Time To Heal, Ecc 3:3

A Time to Heal 2024-11-13 Eccl WEDClick link to download audio Ecc 3:3 says that there is “a time to heal”.  It takes time for injuries and wounds to heal.  I’m doing PT on my shoulder.  This takes time, and at first it’s very painful.  But I’m getting better and...

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A Balanced Christian, Prov 11:1

Spiritual Giant or Practical Christian Prov. 11: 1 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO for a Balanced Christian Proverbs 11:1 says, in part, “A false balance is abomination to the Lord.”  In the context, this verse applies to maintaining a balance between your spiritual life and your physical life.  You should be a balanced...

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How to Handle an Offense, Prov 14:10

How To Handle An Offense Prov. 14: 10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO of How to Handle an Offense In the Christian life, you are going to be hurt by another Christian at some point in your life.  It seems that everyone goes through this experience at least once.  And some folks go...

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They Spend Their Days in Wealth, Job 21

They Spend Their Days In Wealth, Job 21:13-15 They Spend Their Days in Wealth Job 21:13-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You may wonder from time to time why men say to the Lord, Depart from us.  If you are a saved person you cannot imagine that men would want God out...

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