Our Guide Even Unto Death, Ps 48:14

Death is inevitable.  It came as a consequence of Adam’s sin and has been passed down to all of us.  None can escape it.  And death won’t be destroyed until after the millennial reign of Jesus Christ.  1 Cor 15:25-26, “For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies...

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Against The Time To Come, 1 Tim 6:17-19

Against the Time to Come In this text, Paul is writing to those of us who are saved.  He wrote, “Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life”. People understand laying up a good foundation against...

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The God of Salvation, 1 Chr 16:34-36

The God of Salvation 1 Chron. 16:34-36 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the last part of the psalm that we have been studying in 1 Chr 16, David refers to the Lord as the God of our salvation.  Truly the Lord is the God of salvation.  In particular, he is the...

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Against A Thief, Lk 22:52

Against A Thief   The chief priests, captains of the temple, and the elders came after Jesus as against a thief.  Jesus said, “But ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves”.  They wanted to kill him.  And they succeeded.  He was crucified with two thieves. His...

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Rebels Against the Words of God, Ps 107:10-15

Rebels Against the Words of God Ps. 107:10-15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When men become rebels against the words of the Lord [Ps 107:11] and contemn the counsel of the most High, they find themselves in ever increasing trouble.  Once the trouble starts it only gets worse with time.  Rebels against...

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Are You Going To Heaven?

Are You Going To Heaven? I’m going to preach on how to know you’re going to heaven. It’s not a subject most people think about unless: You’re a child hearing a message on hell and you’re scared about going there. You’re an adult nearing the time of death and you...

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What Does Ordained Mean in Acts 13:48?

What Does Ordained Mean in Acts 13:48 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Acts 13:48, Luke writes, “… and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.”  Some interpret ordained here to mean predestined.  However, by studying the context and the use of the word ordained in other passages, we’ll...

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How You Influence Others, Jn 1:40-42

The Influence You Can have On Others Jn. 1:40-42 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You must remember to consider how you influence others in their walk with the Lord.  You can influence others to: Receive Christ – Jn 1:40-42, Jn 4:39.  Consider how you influence others to trust Christ.  Andrew influenced Peter...

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God is Merciful, Deut 4:31

God is Merciful Deut.4:31 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO God is merciful to Israel.  Deut 4:31 says that the Lord thy God is a merciful God.  Israel enjoyed God’s mercy as long as they were willing to go along with what the Lord said.  When they repeatedly and stubbornly disobeyed him, he...

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Total Depravity, Gen 6:5

Total Depravity CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Total Depravity is the doctrine that teaches that man is born with a nature that is alienated from God and is in rebellion against God.  The total man is depraved and he will, therefore, never seek God or choose Jesus Christ, by his own free...

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