The Soul That Sinneth, Ezek 18:1-32

The Soul That Sinneth, It Shall Die Ezek 18 is about personal accountability to God.  Ezek 18:4 says, “the soul that sinneth, it shall die”.  In other words, each man in Israel was judged on the merits of his own righteousness or his own wickedness.  He would not die for...

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Jesus Sent a Sword, Matt 10:34

Jesus Sent a Sword In Matt 10:34, Jesus said that he didn’t come to send peace on earth. Jesus sent a sword, instead.  A sword is for cutting things, not mending them in peaceful reconciliation. The sharp two-edged sword of the word of God, in Heb 4:12, divides things asunder...

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Why Have Ye Done This? Jud 2:2

RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In Jud 2:1-2 the angel of the Lord appeared to Israel and reminded them that he was the one that led them out of Egypt, he was the one who honored the covenant that he made with them, and he was...

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Covering Up Sin, Gen 3:6-21

In Gen 3:6-21, you’re going to see something about yourself.  You’re going to see the pattern that you follow when you sin.  Adam and Eve sinned in Gen 3:6; Adam and Eve “did eat.”  And you have sinned.  When you sin: You’re going to cover sin up – Gen 3:6-7...

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Christian Confession, 1 Jn 1:9

Christian Confession 1 Jn. 1:9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO So, what’s up with 1 John 1:9?  It concerns Christian confession.  Christians should confess their sins. This question relates to whether or not a Christian should confess his sins, in order to be forgiven.  In truth, the question has a twofold...

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Factors Determining Our Inheritance, Eph 5:5

When we are saved, God gives us eternal life.  “The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord,” Rom 6:23.  After we are raptured to be with God in heaven, he will also give us an inheritance.  “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit that we...

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God Giveth Us The Victory, 1 Cor 15:55-57

God giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  The resurrection of Jesus Christ takes you to the other side of life beyond the grave.  Because of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, God gives us: Victory over the sting of death – 1 Cor 15:55-56 – the...

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By Little and Little, Ex 23:29-30

When Israel went into the land of Canaan, they conquered the land by little and little.  God could have killed all the inhabitants in a day, but the land would have been overrun by beasts.  After four and a half years, Israel had conquered enough land that they could distribute...

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Three Examinations, Ps 26:2

You are going to be subjected to three kinds of examination in your life: providential examination, personal examination, and peer examination.  We’ll discuss each of these in this sermon. Providential Examination – Ps 26:2 – David said, “Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.” ...

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Rule or Be Ruled, Gen 4:7

Rule or be ruled.  You and I have been commanded to rule certain people and things in our lives.  If we don’t rule these people and things, they will rule us. God rules over everything.  Ps 103:19, The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth...

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