Hard Heart, Prov 28:14

Hard Heart Prov. 28:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 28:14 says, “… but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.”  You don’t want a hard heart and you really don’t want the mischief that follows.  A hard heart comes from: Sin and Disobedience – Rom 2:1-16 – Rom...

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Favor by Mercy and Truth, Prov 3:3-4

One great way to have favor with God is through mercy and truth.  God has extended his mercy to us, and he intends for us to extend his mercy to others, as well.  God has sanctified us through his truth, Jn 17:17.  And he intends for us to be true...

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A Good Heart, Prov 4:23

A Good Heart Prov. 4:23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO To be a good person, once we are saved, we must have a good heart.  Prov 4:23 says, “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”  We don’t come naturally equipped with a good...

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Hannah’s Faith, 1 Sam 1:12-27

1 Sam 1:12-27 Hannah’s Faith CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Hannah had a tremendous faith and, consequently, she received an answer to her petition for a man child.  Notice some qualities of her faith: She had a strong enough faith to: Keep on praying – 1 Sam 1:12 – Christians sometimes become...

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Choke the Word, Mk 4:19

Choke the Word Mk 4:19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Mk 4:19 exposes three things that choke the word and make it unfruitful.  These choke the word in a Christian and choke the word when it is preached to a lost person.  These three things choke the word: Cares of this...

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How To Cleanse Ourselves, 2 Cor 7:1

In 2 Cor 7:1 Paul said, “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God”. Having therefore these promises: I will dwell in them I will walk in them I will be their God...

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The Ways of Darkness, Prov 2:13

The ways of darkness are the ways of the evil man and the man that speaketh froward things, Prov 2:12.  These men “leave the paths of uprightness to walk in the ways of darkness”, Prov 2:13.  And they want you to leave the paths of uprightness and walk along with...

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Practical Wisdom, Ecc 10:16-20

In Ecc 10:16-20 Solomon gives us some practical wisdom about drunkenness and gluttony, slothfulness and idleness, feasts, wine, and money, and private curses. Drunkenness and gluttony. v.16-17 When thy king is a child AND thy princes eat in the morning.  Josiah was a child, 2 Chr 34, and had the...

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Essential Fear, Phil 2:12-13

Essential Fear Phil 2:12-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The fear of God is essential fear.  You must have the fear of God for obedience, holiness, submission, and service.  It is also essential fear for the protection of and multiplication in the church.  The fear of God is essential fear for: Obedience...

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Great Sins, 1 Sam 2:17

Great Sin 1 Sam 2:17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 2:17, the sin of Eli’s sons was very great.  They caused the men of Israel to abhor the offering of the Lord.  In the Bible there are several great sins and today we are going to see what they are. ...

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