[Numbers 13:30]

INTRODUCTION

A. We may know the story of how the Israelites were delivered by God from Egyptian captivity, and how He brought them to Sinai and then up to Kadesh-Barnea on their way to the Promised Land. We may also remember that it was there that they sent spies into the land and those spies came back with a mostly bad report. Some… Continue reading

When the apostle Paul came to the city of Athens, he saw the plentiful evidence of their deeply-ingrained idolatry, and was stirred in his spirit to speak to them (Acts 17:16). After speaking with some at the Areopagus about Jesus and the resurrection, some wanted to hear more and he took the opportunity (Acts 17:17-22). Referring to the altar to “The Unknown God” [probably erected to not… Continue reading

[Philippians 4:4-7]

INTRODUCTION

In the writings of the apostle Paul, he often closed his letters by listing some very important general rules that would help improve the spiritual lives of those to whom he was writing.
Often it can be easy to skip right over these general rules, as they are usually short, simple and not overly detailed.
This morning we are going to look at an… Continue reading

Paul’s instruction to the young evangelist was direct and to the point: “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1st Tim. 4:12). The first thing to note about this command is that the first part is directly tied to the last part; in other words, Timothy’s behavior would play… Continue reading

INTRODUCTION

A. It is important for men to occasionally stop and consider their place in all of creation, and especially in light of their place before God. As disciples of Jesus Christ, it is no less important for us. If we should forget the reason why we are here and should we forget our place in the world or in the church, it is then… Continue reading

[Colossians 2:6, 7]

INTRODUCTION

A. In 1976, author Alex Haley published a book that became the basis for the most popular television series in history at its time: Roots: The Saga of An American Family. Almost 35 years later, the TV series, Roots, is still recognized as one of the most watched series. Then, it inspired many people to research their genealogy and find out… Continue reading

I can still remember when our children were learning to walk; it was a humorous experience for us, watching as they experimented with various ways to attempt this new mode of getting around the house, but it must have been daunting for them. As every parent knows, before they walk they crawl, and before they crawl, they often get frustrated seeing others move about easily and not… Continue reading

[ROMANS 12]

INTRODUCTION

Under the Old Law, sacrifices were a part of daily life. God required that sacrifices be given whenever a man were guilty of sin. In order for a man to be forgiven, he would have to bring a spotless animal to the priests and would have to kill it himself, bringing to mind the ugliness of his transgression. Once the animal was… Continue reading

INTRODUCTION

We live in a society today that is filled with instant gratification. Through technology, we now have the ability to interact with our world at record speeds. More than any other time, we are becoming a society that is unwilling to wait for what we get.
When faced with the choice on the back of the box, whether or not to wait 60 minutes for our… Continue reading