I Am Right, 1 Sam 15:13
In 1 Sam 15, Samuel confronted Saul about not obeying the Lord’s command to utterly destroy Amalek. When Samuel first came to Saul, Saul said, “I have performed the commandment of the Lord,” [1 Sam 15:13]. And even after Samuel charged Saul with not obeying the word of the Lord, Saul repeated his claim, “Yea, […]
They Dealt Proudly, Ex 18:11
They Dealt Proudly Ex 18:11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, heard all that the Lord did for Israel he said, “Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods; for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them,” [Ex 18:11]. That statement, “in the thing wherein they dealt […]
Spiritual Depression, II, Prov 16:18
We began a short series on spiritual depression in the prior broadcast. Today, we will continue to study some Biblical reasons for and solutions to spiritual depression. In many cases, depression is something you can address spiritually rather than chemically, through anti-depressants. You can often make changes in your spiritual life that will improve […]
Passive Aggressive Behavior, 2 Sam 14:28-33
Passive Aggressive Behavior 2 Sam. 14:28-33 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO I don’t really like calling this message Passive Aggressive Behavior because that is a term applied by Psychology to the behavior that we are going to discuss today. Nevertheless, I chose that title because you may have heard it and be curious what the Bible has […]
Contention, Prov 13:10
Contention is strife in words, which include debates, arguments, tumults and the like. From whom do contentions arise? The people responsible for contentions are usually: Proud squabblers – Prov 13:10 only by pride cometh contention. They are motivated by the need to be right. They are usually guilty of not listening to the other person […]
Stirreth Up Strife, Prov 10:12
In four verses in Proverbs, we find the expression, “stirreth up strife”. Strife is agitation, contention, opposition, or quarrel in your relationship with someone else. Whenever you find strife in any relationship, you should look for the underlying cause. You can have strife in your marriage, in your family, among your siblings, among your coworkers, […]
The Prince of Tyrus, Ezek 28:1-10
Prophecy Against the Prince of Tyrus In Ezek 28:1-10, Ezekiel prophesies against the prince of Tyrus. This man is the ruler in Tyre who who dies when the city gets destroyed in Ezek 27. The Prince’s Heart is Lifted Up, Ezek 28:1-5 In v.2 the prince lifted up his heart and set his heart […]
Tim Haveman – Can’t We All Get Along
This sermon is on the contention between Paul and Barnabas over John Mark traveling with them on their second journey. Barnabas Was Stubbornly Determined. Acts 15:37 Paul Wouldn’t Let Go Of The Past. Acts 15:38 They Were Both Proud. Acts 15:39 Only by pride cometh contention. Conclusion We could all get along better if we […]
Dealing With Pride, Prov 21:4
According to Prov 21:4, pride is something we all have to contend with. No matter who you are, you have a problem with pride or you will have a problem with pride at some point and in some way. This sermon will help you know what to do about it. When you deal with pride: […]
What Can Defile Man Mk 7:14-23
What Can Defile A Man Mk 7:14-23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO What can defile man? Nothing from without, entering into a man, can defile him. It’s the things which come out of him that defile man. There is much attention these days on selecting only organic foods, eating gluten-free foods, maintaining the balance of fat, carbs […]