“Those who maintain ‘There was a time when the Son was not’ rob God of his Word, like plunderers.”“Black Dwarf” was the tag his enemies gave him. And the short, dark-skinned Egyptian bishop had plenty of enemies. He was exiled five times by four Roman emperors, spending 17 of the 45 years he served as... Continue Reading →
How to Give God First Place
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matt 6:33). I. Put Him Before Pleasure “Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton …” (James 5:5). A. We live in a pleasure-seeking world. Millions of dollars are spent on entertainment... Continue Reading →
Afflictions
1. God appoints. 2 Ki 6:33; Job 5:6, 17; Ps 66:11; Am 3:6; Mic 6:9.2. God dispenses, as He will. Job 11:10; Isa 10:15; 45:7.3. God regulates the measure of. Ps 80:5; Isa 9:1; Jer 46:28.4. God determines the continuance of. Ge 15:13, 14; Nu 14:33; Isa 10:25; Jer 29:10.5. God does not willingly send.... Continue Reading →
Grant Me to Follow Your Example in Gethsemane
Grant Me to Follow Your Example in Gethsemane Matthew 26:36–46; Mark 14:32–42; Luke 22:40–46 Preaching Themes: Passion of Jesus Prayer Type: Petition I bless you, and give thanks to you, O Lord Jesus Christ, Maker and Redeemer of all the faithful, for the sad beginning of your most bitter passion; for the exceeding distress of... Continue Reading →
Defeating Negativism
“Whatsoever things are of good report … think on these things” (Phil. 4:8). I. By Your Decision “… Choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live” (Deut. 30:19). A. Some people have a negative attitude. Their pessimism brings unhappiness to both themselves and others. B. You can be optimistic. By deliberate action of... Continue Reading →
Amazing Grace How Sweet The Sound
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb. 4:16). I. Redeems from Sin “In whom we have redemption … according to the riches of his grace” (Eph. 1:7). A. “Amazing grace! how sweet the sound!/ That saved a... Continue Reading →
BOOKS OF THE BIBLE OUTLINE
(Genesis 24, 25) Here in this reading the transition is made from focusing on the life of Abraham to focusing on the life of Isaac, the son of Abraham, who was the covenant heir. Genesis 24—Bride for Isaac. The Bible records a lengthy passage about how Abraham (through his servant) obtained a bride (Rebekah) for... Continue Reading →
Spreading Grace, Peace, and Truth
Grace and Truth Arguing over truth today vs 14 - grace and truth intertwined Apart from grace - cannot speak truth Apart from truth - we cannot speak grace Grace is more John 1:16 CSB Indeed, we have all received grace upon grace from his fullness,Grace is more Multilayered - CS Lewis - God beckons... Continue Reading →
THREE THOUSAND
Church Anniversary Photo by Kedar Bhave on Pexels.com “… About three thousand in all … joined with the other believers in regular attendance at the apostles’ teaching sessions and at the breaking of bread services and prayer meetings” (Acts 2:41, 42, LB). The early Christians were looked upon as a fellowship or a community, rather... Continue Reading →