The word “faith” used in these verses is not emphasising our belief in Christ but rather the gift of salvation received by faith in Christ. It is our new relationship with Christ received by faith. Peter called it a “like precious faith” because it is shared by every true Christian. It is received, not by […]
Sunrise and sunset are two of the most beautiful times of the day. I have never been anywhere that has more beautiful sunsets than in Perth. They are amazing! Sunrise and sunset takes place every single day in every location of the world. Perhaps that is why the Holy Spirit inspired the Psalmist to use […]
I have never raised a sheep, but we do have chickens. When they are discontented, they squawk and cry, but when they have food, water, and plenty of greens to eat, they are quiet and contented. Transition In the last two verses of this Psalm, David describes a few more reasons that God’s sheep can […]
As a shepherd, there were times when David had to lead his sheep through a dangerous valley to a paddock on the other side. Transition This evening as we walk with David through the treacherous valley, we will learn truths about our Shepherd that can encourage us. Phillip Keller in his book A Shepherd Looks […]
David’s many hours as a shepherd in his youth enabled him to portray a vivid picture of the Lord’s care for us. Transition This evening let us take a walk with David on the paths of the paddock and listen to him describe how the Lord shepherds us. He maketh me to lie down in […]
Multitudes love the 23rd Psalm, yet many have never taken a close look at what its details. Transition Tonight, I want us to begin a brief study through this Psalm to gain a better knowledge of what it actually teaches us. The LORD The LORD is Jehovah He is the self-existing One. He is eternal. […]
What do you really value in life? What things are important to you? What goals have you set for your children? Many parents place a high priority on education that will secure a high-paying job for their child. For other parents the high priority is on excelling in sports, being popular, dressing fashionably, or developing […]
I read a story of a father who spent time every day in the pub. However, he was always warning his son never to drink. Then one snowy day on the way to the pub, the father turned around and saw his son carefully placing his steps in the footprints of his father. He turned […]
Unfortunately, I think that at times my goal in childrearing was for my boys to be good and not embarrass me. That is not a biblical goal. A biblical goal is to reach the heart of the child and seek to mentor him into the very best Christian he can be for God’s glory. That […]
Hebrews 13:4 says, “Marriage is honourable”. Today, marriage is being ignored, neglected, redefined, and often endured as a selfish battleground between a man and a woman. Is it any wonder that children today are confused? In a previous sermon, we learned that your character is key to winning your child’s heart and keeping it. Perhaps […]