Scripture Text James 2:14-26 Theme If any man says he has faith but that faith never effects change in his life and never produces fruit in his work, then his faith is empty and worthless. Such a faith is a dead faith, for there is no life-producing power in it. Faith Evidenced by Works (James […]
Scripture Text Hosea 8:5-7Hosea 10:12-15Jeremiah 4:3James 3:18Galatians 6:7-9 Theme God’s call to repentance is a call to break up the hardness of our hearts toward Him and to sow seeds of righteousness unto good works. Introduction The accounts we have of God’s dealings with Israel are given to us so that we might learn spiritual […]
Theme Be not bitter, but rather, forgive and seek restoration. Introduction Whether at home, at work, or in the church there will arise times of conflict between yourself and others who you are called of God to work with, since God is the one who places us in the family, workplace, and church He desires […]
Joshua 15 Maps I encourage you to use the PowerPoint maps and PDF provided with this audio. Theme Having entered the land of fight and faith, Israel conquered their enemies with God’s help, and now it was time to receive the reward for their faithful service. Faithful service never goes unseen or unrewarded. God always […]
Scripture Text 1 Samuel 31 Theme The end of rebellion is personal, and sometimes family, tragedy. Introduction In chapter 28, we studied Saul’s Wicked Witchcraft, when Saul went to the woman at Endor who had a familiar spirit and sought counsel from the deceased prophet Samuel. Samuel informed Saul that he would die in battle […]
Scripture Text Joshua 14 Theme Despite the challenges, and although our service may go unseen, we are called to follow God throughout all our lives, believing in Him till the very end. Introduction In chapter 13, we considered the fact that there comes a time when the older generation must pass the baton to the […]
Theme Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and in Saul’s case, it led to the sin of witchcraft. Introduction As we draw quickly toward the end of Saul’s life, we discover that his rebellion against God had fruited in some pretty disgusting behaviour. Since becoming king, Saul had been on a downward trajectory which […]
Theme The Precious Word of God Introduction In the passage before us we are going to be looking at the precious Word of God under three main headings: Sermon Outline The Purity of God’s Word The Preservation of God’s Word The Prospecting of God’s Word Many people simply don’t take the Bible seriously, and that […]
Theme Personal commitment to God is much more important than a family that just attends church. Introduction The events of the book of Ruth occur during the time of the judges, when there was no king in Israel. The book records God’s dealings with a Moabite woman named Ruth, who was willing to leave her […]
Theme The Lord will be our true judge. Therefore, fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity. Introduction In chapters 23–24 we saw Saul’s pursuit of David diverted: Firstly, by the Philistine attack which drew Saul away from pursuing David Secondly, by David sparing King Saul’s life when Saul rested in the cave where David […]