In 1835, Joseph Smith, the Mormon founder, claimed he learned in vision and by the Spirit that the coming of the Lord was nigh, 56 years should wind up the scene. History of the Church, vol. 2, p. 182 (Feb 14, 1835) William Miller, founder of the SDA religion, predicted that Christ would return before […]
As we begin, I want us to read the Christmas story found in Luke 2:1-7; 2:8-20. While it is exciting to read the story of how God took on a human body and came into this world, it is far more important that we understand why He came to the earth. Transition (Read John 3:17) […]
Christmas promotes a degree of goodwill, cheer, and love. It is a light-hearted, joyful time. Families spend time together. People attend church, who never do at other times of the year. But I think all of us would agree that Christmas has become very commercialised and materialistic. Decorations on houses and in stores seldom reflect […]
Though I am not endorsing Mark Twain, what he said about anger is worth repeating. “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” Today we are going to see that Jonah had a problem with anger. Transition As […]
We have all made sinful choices in our lives. Because we still have our old nature, we will probably make other sinful choices. How we respond to our sinful choices will have a great impact on our lives. David learned this when he chose to number the people. Transition This evening we are going to […]
As a child, I learned a song that goes like this, “Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe. Doing exactly what the Lord commands, doing it happily. Action is the key do it immediately, joy you will receive. Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe.” It is […]
I believe that chapter’s 21-22 are musings in David’s elderly years. He was reflecting back on days gone by and events that had taken place. In 2Sa 21, God sent a famine because Saul had tried to kill the Gibeonites with whom Joshua had made a covenant of peace. David recalled how he had dealt […]
Our text this morning begins, “Then Jonah prayed”. Transition This morning as we examine three aspects of Jonah’s prayer, I want to point out several truths that will help us pray. The Reason for Jonah’s Prayer Jonah prayed because he was a child of God. He called the Lord “his God” (v.1). He also called […]
Returning home after being away for quite some time is always exciting. When I was in Bible College for my university training, the school was eight hours away from my home. I only went home for Christmas and for the long break in June – August. I remember well the feelings of excitement as I […]
Not too many people choose to swim in a violent storm. The powerful currents of a mighty storm would soon overcome the strongest of swimmers. It was in that kind of a storm that Jonah went for a swim. Transition This morning we are going to be looking for principles as we consider the events […]