[2nd Timothy 4:6-8]

INTRODUCTION

A. The apostle Paul is one of the most well-known figures in the New Testament, and the one who wrote the biggest portion of it, by inspiration of the Holy Spirit. But, true to his normal conduct, he spends the majority of his writing pointing the brethren to Christ and the conduct they should exhibit as they strive to be more like Him… Continue reading

A man of God was once told to warn His people about their impending fall. One of the things God told him to pass on was an illustration of what happens when God sends a warning to them. On one hand, the people set up a watchman who warns the people of the impending danger; some do not heed the warning and are taken by the sword but, God says… Continue reading

[Ephesians 4:17-32]

INTRODUCTION

A. It has been said that the first half of this letter to the Ephesian Christians might be described as ‘What We Have In Christ’, while the second half is ‘What We Are In Christ.’ As we continue our study this morning, we will look at parts of chapter 4 in which the apostle Paul gives to these Ephesian brethren a description of The Disciples… Continue reading

[2nd Peter 3:18]

INTRODUCTION

A. As we continue this series on Excelling Still More, let us once again make sure our aim is to honestly examine ourselves to see if we are truly doing the best that we can do for the Lord, and the most that we can do for the Lord; let us be willing to accept the criticisms and exposure of our faults… Continue reading

Somewhere in this country today, in a building where faithful disciples are gathered to worship the one true God, a man will get up in a pulpit and preach a lesson addressing a difficult subject, knowing full well that there are individuals in the audience to whom it applies, and knows that some of them will not receive his words well. The words he speaks, though, are not his opinion… Continue reading

INTRODUCTION

A. In the opening chapter of Paul’s letter to the Philippian brethren, he exhorted them to so live as to be worthy servants and disciples of Christ, stand fast and work together, and not be afraid of those who opposed them because, as he went on to say, “It has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in Him… Continue reading

[Philippians 1:21]

INTRODUCTION

1. What is it mean that you’ve been granted another day of life? What would it mean to you if you knew you would die tomorrow?
2. The answer to these questions will say a lot about you and your commitment to spiritual matters.
3. This morning let’s consider for a few moments the meaning of life and of death.

TO LIVE IS ____

1. THE PURSUIT OF PLEASURE?
   1. Many seek a life

Just about a year ago, I got a call for me to come to the hospital to come see my new little one. Was my wife expecting one? No, not exactly. On August 13 of last year, though, we brought home a newborn boy. One year later, we are in the process of adopting that little man and we hope to make him feel he is truly a part of… Continue reading

[Mark 12:37]

INTRODUCTION

A. From the beginning of the Lord’s church, the majority of those who have come to Him in humble obedience were of humble surroundings themselves. The apostle Paul, when writing to the Corinthian brethren, reminded them, “For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called” (1st Cor. 1:26). Since the church began… Continue reading

[Luke 19:10]

INTRODUCTION

A. As we begin to get into this series on Excelling Still More, it is my hope that we will honestly examine ourselves to see if we are truly doing the best that we can do for the Lord, and the most that we can do for the Lord; I also hope that we will be willing to accept the criticisms and exposure… Continue reading

Our English word ‘dominant’ comes from an early Latin word, dominari, which, in turn, derived from the Latin word dominus [lord]; that term is also a derivative, from the Latin word domus, which means ‘home.’ [The same root word for our English word domicile.] The progression and expansion of the term to mean one who rules over another is interesting and enlightening, to say the least.

In genetics, dominance is a… Continue reading