Humble, Persistent Prayer 21 January 2024 PM – Text: Matthew 15.21-28 – Topic: Prayer Introduction: The scribes and Pharisees had attacked Jesus, probably at Capernaum, for allowing his disciples to eat without the traditional hand-washing ceremony, Jesus countered their words with a sharp rebuke (Mt 15:1-20). Perhaps, that evening as Jesus and his disciples sat […]
Cast Your Burden on the Lord 14 January 2024 PM – Text: Psalm 55.22 – Topic: Burdens Introduction: While building a shed, a father had to carry long, heavy poles to the locations where they would be used in the construction. His young boy was trying to help, but the poles were far too heavy […]
Walking With God 7 January 2024 PM – Genesis 5:22-24 – Topic: Spiritual Walk Introduction: Do you know the names of the two Bible characters that Scripture says, “walked with God”? They were Enoch (Ge 5:22) and Noah (Ge 6:9). Very likely, other Bible characters walked with God, but these are the only two specifically […]
Guarding Your Tongue 17 December 2023 PM – Text: Proverbs 21:23 – Topic: Tongue Introduction: In years past, while door knocking, I have been run to the street more than once by unfriendly dogs. I remember on one of those occasions, the owner called out, “He is just a pup. He won’t hurt you.” However, […]
Overcoming Adversity 10 December 2023 PM – Text: Proverbs 24:10 – Topic: Trials Introduction: If you have ever read any of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, you know of the unbelievable tortures that Christians have endured down through history for the cause of Christ. Many are so horrible that it makes me shutter to even think […]
Preparing to Meet God 3 December 2023 PM – Text: 2 Peter 3:10-14 – Topic: Future Introduction: What is God like? He is not a big, cuddly teddy bear. Nor is He an angry tyrant. He is not a soft pushover. Nor is He a vengeful bully. God is love, but He is also holy. […]
Three Oft Neglected Duties 26 November 2023 PM – Text: Colossians 4:15-18 – Topic: Christian life Introduction: Presently, I am in the midst of a project that I have neglected for years. We have wanted to replace the old carpet in our spare bedroom with a floating floor. I recently got enough free flooring to […]
Noteworthy Friends 19 November 2023 PM – Text: Colossians 4:10-14 – Topic: Friends Introduction: During my school years, I had a few friends, but I have lost contact with nearly all of them. I have kept in occasional contact with a couple of my Bible College friends. However, I developed a close friendship with a […]
Christ’s Mission 12 November 2023 PM – Text: Galatians 1:4 – Topic: Lord’s Supper Introduction: The primary purpose of a carpenter’s hammer is to pound in nails. However, a hammer has many other uses. It can pull nails, drive a chisel, flatten things, smash things, and persuade things. When Christ died on the cross for […]
Tychicus, a Valiant Example 5 November 2023 PM – Text: Colossians 4:7-9 – Topic: Example – Series: Col23 Introduction: A study once disclosed that if both Mom and Dad attend church regularly, 72% of their children remain faithful. If only Dad, 55% remain faithful. If only Mom, 15%. If neither attended regularly, only 6% remain […]