II Chronicles 33:9-13 Introduction: Vs 1, Manasseh was the king of Jerusalem at this time and did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD. Because Manasseh did much evil, God brought affliction in his life. To be afflicted is to be “affected with continued or often repeated pain, either of body...
Today we begin a short series on prayer and supplication. These words occasionally appear together in your Bible. And in the verses where they appear, we see an interesting truth unfold. There are some things that you can do WITH prayer and supplication whereby you know that God has heard...
Josiah’s Pattern for Life 2 Chr.34: 3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Josiah’s life is a great pattern for life, particularly, the Christian Life, but for one thing. He started off seeking the Lord at a young age and he grew in his walk with the Lord throughout his life. He sought the Lord when he...
Humble Yourselves You’re Nothing 1 Pet 5: 6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Pet 5:6 Peter said, “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.” The way to be exalted, then, is not to lift yourself up and promote your good...
Four times in the Bible you see something coupled with humility. There is a richer blessing when you humble yourself and do this other thing that we will discuss tonight. Fear of God coupled with humility – Prov 22:4. 1 Pet 5:5 says, “God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace...
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...
Humble Yourself Under The Mighty Hand of God In 1 Pet 5:5-7, Peter told us to humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God. In our relationship with God, he knows whether we are humble or not. Perhaps, we know whether we are humble under his mighty hand. If we...
In Prov 22:1, Solomon said, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” He’s saying that sometimes you have to choose between a good name and a great fortune. For example, Judas Iscariot chose to have great riches,...
Then Will I Hear 2 Chr. 7:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We have heard much preaching on 2 Chr 7:14. The part of the verse I like is… then will I hear. God said that, if they do four things, then will I hear. The four things are these: humble...
In Phil 2:5 Paul said, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” In Phil 2:5-8, we see what “this mind” is. A Christ-like mind is: A humble mind – Phil 2:7-8 – “made himself of no reputation… he humbled himself.” This is not a reference...
