Components of Giving Prov. 11: 24

Components of Giving Prov. 11: 24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Those who give and never have to be reminded to give or never have to be pressured to give possess some basic components of giving. These are: A Liberal Soul – Prov 11:24-25 – like the Macedonians who, Paul said, “first...

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Where There is No Vision Prov. 29:18

Where There is No Vision Prov. 29:18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are five things in life that you must “see.” You must have a vision of these things or people will perish.  As Prov 29:18 says, Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Where there is no vision of:...

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Isaiah 56:1-12 My Salvation is Near

My Salvation is Near Is. 56:1-2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO As the salvation of the Lord nears during the Tribulation, before the Second Coming of Jesus, several things are evident from this chapter. “My salvation” is the salvation of Israel prophesied in Is 46:13, 62:11; Rom 11:25-27.  When, as the Lord...

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First Things First

First Things First Matt.6:33-34 First things first. You will do whatever you put first in your life. Usually we will put things that are fun, easy or profitable first in our life. We usually put unpleasant, hard or things that cost us last. God states clearly what He thinks should...

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Sowing Sparingly and Bountifully 2 Cor.9:6

Sowing Sparingly & Bountifully 2 Cor. 9:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO People who are sowing sparingly and bountifully both “shall reap” according to 2 Cor 9:6. Those who sow sparingly “shall reap” sparingly.  And those who sow bountifully “shall reap” bountifully.  The key is to sow.  Thus, if you have the...

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He Will Have Mercy Is. 55:6-7

He Will HaveMercy Is. 55:6-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Lord is a Merciful God; he will have mercy. In this text we see His mercy at work through the whole process of a fellow returning to the Lord. The Lord grants him mercy to: Seek the Lord – you are not...

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Isaiah 55:1-13 Everlasting Life

Everlasting Life Is. 55:1-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Isaiah 55, the Lord shows us several things about everlasting life, from Israel’s perspective.  In this passage we see: The Provisions of everlasting life – Is 55:1-2 – nourishing water, wine, milk and bread – all freely provided and all good and...

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Satan’s Devices II Cor. 2:11

Satan’s Devices II Cor. 2:11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When our soldiers fought in WWII one of the problems with the infantry is that we didn’t train them to understand the enemy and his tactics. There was too much training on discipline, close-order drills, inspections and the like.  Those are not...

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Parents and Children Mal. 4:5-6

Parents & Children Mal. 4:5-6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Youth work involves working with parents and children. The reason is that parents have the greatest influence over their children’s: Hearts – Mal 4:6 – fathers need to love their children – fathers must turn their hearts to their children in hopes...

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Isaiah 54:1-7 When God Takes Israel as His Wife

When God Takes Israel as His Wife Is. 54:1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Isaiah 54, God takes Israel as his wife, which typifies the Lord Jesus taking the church as his wife.  When God takes Israel as his wife: Her seed will number as the stars of heaven – Is...

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