Uzzah, The Ark, and the Value of Doing Things the Right Way 1 Chronicles 13, 15-17 Shortcuts are a mixed bag. When we’re driving, a shortcut is often a great thing! If there’s a quicker way someplace, I want to take that route. However, in other areas short cuts are not appreciated. You don’t … Continue reading Deadly Shortcuts
Sermons
Who Is This Lord? Acts 2:14-42
Introduction: The first Gospel sermon was preached in Acts 2.Through God’s providence a Rosetta stone for the Gospel had been made on the day of Pentecost.Peter’s sermon selects Joel 2:28-32 as his text. It answers the question of what just happened (baptism of the Holy Spirit) and sets up to preach Jesus. Discussion: It Is … Continue reading Who Is This Lord? Acts 2:14-42
They Keep Watch Over Your Souls
"Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable you." Hebrews 13:17 This congregation has had the blessing of having an established eldership since 1953. Sixty-eight years … Continue reading They Keep Watch Over Your Souls
Devoted to The Apostles Teaching
On the day of Pentecost, after the 3,000 were baptized, we read that "they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the break of bread and to prayer" (Acts 2:42). The first part of this verse is what we want to focus on this morning. What does it mean to … Continue reading Devoted to The Apostles Teaching
Questions About Bible Baptism
Usually, when discuss or study what the Bible teaches about salvation with non-believers, they tend to agree with most of what is said. We will discuss the necessity of faith (Heb. 11:6), and they agree that faith is necessary. Next, we may study the need for repentance (Lk. 13:3), a changing of mind concerning sin, … Continue reading Questions About Bible Baptism
Practical Peacemaking
One of the things that Christians are supposed to be is makers of peace. In the sermon on the mount, Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9). The question is, for all of us, are we doing a good job of that? Do we bring with … Continue reading Practical Peacemaking
More Faithful In Prayer
Our preaching theme for the year has been faithfulness. We have examined what faithfulness is, exploring its roots in the character of God, as well as a study on faithfulness applied with the parable of the talents. We now want to turn our attention to applications in our theme. In Romans 12:12 NIV, we read, … Continue reading More Faithful In Prayer
All That the Lord Says
Many people treat the Bible, and God's commands, like it is a buffet. I'll get a little of this and that and avoid all the vegetables that I don't like. However, is that the attitude we are supposed to have when it comes to serving God? I would suggest to you this morning that we … Continue reading All That the Lord Says
Biblical Beliefs Declining
Today's article comes from Ken Weliever (AKA "The Preacherman"). You can read his blog at thepreachersword.com.
Ask for the Ancient Paths (Jer. 6:16)
Progress and progressive are two hot words right now. We are hearing a lot about progress lately. From Washington and even from our religious friends. However, is it really progress if we’re on the wrong road? I am reminded of something C.S. Lewis said about progress. He said, “We all want progress, but if you’re … Continue reading Ask for the Ancient Paths (Jer. 6:16)
Preach The Text 