Natural health experts say that one of the major contributors to poor health is stress. That is why they recommend things like meditation, slow deep breathing, peaceful walks, gratitude journals, Bible reading and prayer to calm the spirit. In this stress-filled world, our homes ought to be havens of peaceful quietness. Transition As we look […]
We have been learning here in Titus chapter two ways that we must flesh out the Bible doctrine we believe in our daily lives. We are to live doctrine not just learn it. Today’s section is addressed to young men. If you are a male, younger than an aged man, then this is for you. […]
Life is full of important choices. What school courses will I take? Does God want me to attend a Bible College or secular university? Does God want me to be a preacher or missionary (or his wife if you are a girl)? What kind of job should I pursue? Where should I live? These are […]
In Proverbs 7, Solomon described a woman that he called the strange woman. She was not weird. Her character was strange or foreign to God’s holy expectations. She did not live a moral, virtuous life. Sadly, many young women in our society live like that strange woman. God has a better plan for Christian young […]
Elisha The Prophet of God Lesson 09 – Gehazi’s Greed 2 Kings 5:20-27 Date: 12 August 2020 – Elisha20 1. The Moment of Temptation (v.20) Temptation begins with a momentary lustful thought. Gehazi saw the treasures refused by Elisha. He coveted the treasure. He justified his lustful thoughts. The devil assured him that he would […]
We are going to begin a brief series on Better Choices from the book of Proverbs. Read Proverbs 12:9. When I was in grade school, we had a holiday called St. Patricks Day. On that day, everyone in our class was to wear green. Just to be accepted by my peers, I dyed all my […]
Every time a certain little boy went to a playmate’s house, he found the child’s grandmother reading her Bible. Finally, his curiosity got the better of him. “Why do you suppose your grandmother reads the Bible so much?” he asked. “I’m not sure,” said his friend, “but I think it’s because she’s cramming for her […]
Elisha The Prophet of God Lesson 08 – Naaman’s Healing 2Kings 5:1-19 Date: 5 August 2020 – Elisha20 1. Naaman, the Sick Man a. He held an honourable position. 1) He was the captain of the Syrian army, the commander. 2) He was a great man with his master. The king considered him a great […]
Sons who did not Listen to Dad 2 August 2020 PM – 2Kings 23:31 – Kings20 – Scott Childs Introduction: Last week, we looked at the last kings of Israel before Israel went into captivity. This evening, we pick up the history of Judah over 100 years later. As we do, we are going to […]
As chapter 2 begins, Paul charges Titus to speak things that become (i.e., distinguish) sound (i.e., healthy) doctrine. Bible doctrine is not just something we are to learn; it is something we are to live in our daily lives. Transition This morning I want to show you several doctrines that we need to incorporate into […]