In this lesson, we are studying Col 1:15-20, in which we see that Jesus has the preeminence. Col 1:18 says, “that in all things he might have the preeminence.” Jesus’ preeminence is evident in that: He is the image of the invisible God – Col 1:15 – God is a...
What do we need to Survive? The Word of God Job 23:12 Job 23:12 “Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.” This is an interesting verse because it gives us Job’s attitude regarding...
When Jesus sent his twelve disciples out to preach and to heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, and cast out devils, Matt 10:7-8, he also gave them warnings and instructions for their ministry. In Matt 10:39, after telling them that they must love him more than their...
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON It is very important for us to understand the importance of glorifying God. Until God is glorified: There won’t be peace in the world – Lk 2:14 – they didn’t glorify God when Jesus came. The Jews rejected him...
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In Mk 2:18-20 Jesus replied to a question about fasting with, “But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.” Jesus is the bridegroom; the church is...
As with some of his other epistles, Paul told the Colossians, in Col 1:9-12, what he had been praying for them. See Eph 1:16-19, for example. Paul’s prayer for the Colossians was that they might: Be filled with the knowledge of his will – Col 1:9 – several verses in...
Science and the Word of God This lesson will deal with the subject of Science and the Word of God. Many believe that the Word of God is just a religious book or a historical book. The truth of the matter is that it is not only both of those...
AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In Acts 1:7 Jesus said, “It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.” He gave this answer to the disciples who asked, “Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom...
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON There are lots of pressures, prayers, griefs, and heartaches in the work of the ministry. Sometimes, pastors think it would just be easier to be an evangelist, so that they wouldn’t have to get wrapped up in all the problems. ...
In Eph 4:11-16, pastors and teachers are given to the church for the perfecting of the saints. Saints are perfected for the work of the ministry and for the edifying of the body of Christ. In verse 16, “every part maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of ITSELF...
