Overwhelmed Luke 10:38-42

Overwhelmed Luke 10:38-42 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You get overwhelmed when you are stressed, cumbered, careful and troubled about many things.  Oftentimes, you bring these things on yourself; sometimes you can’t control them.  When you are feeling overwhelmed, you can bite your fingernails, post your trouble on Facebook so others can...

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Deacons 1 Tim. 3:8-13

Deacons 1 Tim. 3: 8-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After Paul wrote about the qualities of pastors, he gave Timothy a list of qualities for deacons.  Since deacons are an extension of the pastor’s ministry [Acts 6:1-7], it follows that their qualities should be very similar to that of pastors.  That’s...

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Watering 1 Cor. 3:6-8

Watering 1 Cor. 3:6-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Concerning souls, we often talk of sowing the seed and harvesting the fruit.  We rarely expound on watering.  However, watering is what Apollos did in 1 Cor 3:6-8.  So, watering is necessary when dealing with souls.  Therefore, we must discuss it. Sowing the...

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The Character of Abigail, 1 Sam 25:1-31

1 Sam 25:1-31 The Character of Abigail CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Abigail is a wonderful woman and her character is the kind that should be emulated by women and desired by men.  The character of Abigail is seen in her: Understanding – 1 Sam 25:3 – this is best demonstrated in...

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Love Mothers Prov. 31:28

Love Mothers Prov. 31:28 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Mothers are very special.  Why do we call them blessed?  Why do we praise them?  We call you blessed and we praise you because mothers: Nearly die to bring us into this world – 1 Sam 4:19-21 – when Phineas’ wife bare Ichabod,...

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Mother of Jesus Luke 1:26-47

Mother of Jesus Luke 1:26-47 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What sort of woman did God choose to be the mother of his Son?  Be that kind of mother if you want to be the best you can be.  She was: A Virgin – Luke 1:27 – she kept herself for her husband.  Remain pure.  Wait...

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Office of a Bishop, Cont’d 1 Tim. 3:1-7

Office of a Bishop 1 Tim. 3:1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A Bishop is a pastor.  The title Bishop refers to his office, while the terms, elder and pastor, refer to his oversight and ministry, respectively.  Last week we discussed the qualities of his character, his conversation and his convictions....

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After the Prodigal Son’s Party

After the Prodigal Son’s Party Luke 15 11-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When we read about the prodigal son, we take delight in his return and in his salvation.  As parents, we yearn for our prodigal to return.  As a prodigal, we know that there is longsuffering, mercy, forbearance, and goodness...

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Speak Up Job 26: 4

Speak Up Job 26: 4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Job asked, To whom hast thou uttered words? Job 26:4.  We must speak up to help others with the Lord. Word of mouth is a key method of advertising.  When people are satisfied customers, they tell others about it.  Shriacha sauce has...

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The Work of the Ministry Rom. 16:1-15

The Work of the Ministry Rom. 16:1-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The ministry takes a church not just an individual and yet every individual must do his part because we are ONE body of believers.  Notice how many people, by name, were involved with Paul in Rom 16:1-15.  No man can do...

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