After the Holy Spirit commanded us to put off the old man, to allow the God to renew us, and to put on the new man, He guided Paul to list five qualities of the new man: The new man will speak the truth, be self-controlled, share, speak edifying words, and sincerely forgive. Not only […]
Drawings that picture Noah’s ark as a fat little boat with animals hanging over the sides dishonour the Bible and cause young people to laugh at the reality of the Bible account of the flood. Transition This morning, we are going to examine Bible facts and applications about Noah’s Ark as we consider the Instruction, […]
The story of the Prodigal Son is a story about a young man who lived a worldly life of rebellion that landed him in the pigpen. He finally repented and sought his father’s forgiveness. When he did, he put off his old pig-stained clothes and put on new clean clothes provided by his father. That […]
The secular movie NOAH has just recently come out in the movie theatres. It is important for us to use godly discernment about such movies. Answers In Genesis website has a detailed description of the movie. Here is one paragraph from the Answers In Genesis article. Misrepresenting Mankind’s Sin: The filmmakers do show the sinfulness […]
God amazingly designed the human body so that its trillions of cells form muscles, bones, organs, and other parts that work in harmony so the body can nourished and function properly. Likewise, God planned that each member of a local church would do his or her part as God gifted them so that the local […]
Perhaps some of you have done work on your family tree and have looked up details about your ancestors. Some people have traced their roots back for many generations. The very first family tree is found in our text today, Genesis 5:1-32. Transition This morning we are going to examine three highlights in this chapter […]
Walk Worthy 23 March 2014 PM – Ephesians 4:1-6 – Eph 14 – Scott Childs Introduction: The first three chapters of Ephesians are doctrinal. The last three chapters are practical. Paul begins chapter four with the word “therefore” to remind us that what he is about to say is based on the previous three chapters. […]
Despising the Bible 23 March 2014 AM – Proverbs 13:13 – Scott Childs Introduction: I have here in my hands two objects. One is a 1983 photo of my dear wife. The other is a bottle top. The photo is precious to me. The bottle top is junk. I keep the photo in my wallet […]
Spiritual Growth Prayer 16 March 2014 PM – Ephesians 3:14-21 – Eph 14 – Scott Childs Introduction: Years ago, I had an orange tree that was stunted. It was root bound and never produced edible fruit. Many Christians are just like that orange tree. Paul prayed that the Christians at Ephesus would grow spiritually and […]
Cain’s Family 16 March 2014 AM – Genesis 4:16-24 – Gen 14 – Scott Childs Introduction: One of the questions that scoffers often raise is “Where did Cain get his wife?” As Christians, we do not need to panic at such question. We need to carefully study the Bible. Transition: This morning we are going […]