God in Genesis Gen. 1:1-3

God in Genesis Gen 1:1-3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This sermon is about what a man will learn about God in Genesis by just reading the first three chapters of the Bible for the first time.  He would see: God’s Creation – Gen 1:1 – God made everything – when a man reads the Bible, if […]

Change the Status Quo

Change the Status Quo CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When we read about John Mark in the scriptures, we find that he went with Paul and Barnabas as their minister on their first missionary journey.  But before long he defected.  When Paul and Barnabas were preparing to go on their second journey, they had a sharp contention […]

A Virtuous Woman and Her Husband Prov. 31: 10-31

A Virtuous Woman & Her Husband Prov. 31: 10-31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson, from Prov 31:10-31, is on a virtuous woman and her husband.  As a benefit to her husband: She’s trustworthy – v.11 – he safely trusts in her – unlike the woman of Prov 7:7-23, 27 – the trouble with an […]

Foundations of Marriage (Part 2)

Genesis 2:24 Recap from last week of what God created marriage to be.  First of all it is changing your relationship PRIORITIES.  You’re moving from mom and dad to husband and wife.  God said it this way, Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother.  Mom and Dad were the first most important […]

Contentious Wife Prov. 21: 9

A Contentious Wife Prov. 21:9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Read Prov 21:9 with Prov 21:19 and Prov 19:13b. The trouble in many marriages is caused by the man – but it takes two to make a marriage and often the trouble is caused by the wife – others rarely know her contributions to the trouble because […]

Foundations of Marriage (Part 1)

Genesis 2:24-25 God has established laws that govern without respect of persons. The law of gravity is a law without regard for who it affects.  If a person decides to jump out of a building they will fall.  If the President of the United States decides to jump out of a building he will fall. […]

Finding a Wife Biblically Prov. 18: 22

Finding a Wife Prov. 18:22 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson is about finding a wife biblically.  In God’s original plan for marriage, the woman was created to be a help meet for her husband. Marriage teaches you about the relationship you have with the Lord – you are to love your wife like the […]

Marriage is of God (Part 2, the Process)

Marriage is of God (Part 2, the Process) Genesis 24                 God established marriage in Genesis 2 with Adam and Eve. He is involved in every detail of the process, and has enacted some prohibitions. The only way a marriage will work and be a blessing, instead of a curse, is if we allow God […]

Marriage Is of God

Marriage is of God   (Part 1, the Purpose) Genesis 2:18-25 Are you seeking the “right one” rather than becoming the “right one” Do you have unrealistic expectations?  If so, Prov.13:12 – you may make your heart sick. Base your expectations on God’s expectations –   Ps.62:5 The Purpose Gen. 2:18 “It is not good that the […]

Communion of the Body of Christ

The Communion of the Body of Christ 1 Cor. 10:16-17 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you think of communion in church, the first thing that comes to mind is the Lord’s Supper.  However, in this sermon we are not going to deal with the Lord’s Supper.   We are going to deal with communion.  Communion is taking […]