“What Are Our Memorials to God?”Psalms 135:13 Introduction Simply stated, Americans love their memorials. Public memorials and monuments attract millions of visitors each year and, in town squares throughout the country, it is common to find memorials honoring of fallen soldiers, the town’s founder, or a significant event in the community’s history. The National Mall…
Category: The Kingdom of Heaven
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
“Row, Row, Row Your Boat”Psalms 102:1 Introduction This Psalm (song) was apparently written by a person who like Job, was afflictednot for personal sin. This Psalm is a prayer of an afflicted man, and maybe overwhelmed when all his human resources have been exhausted, he turns to God pouring out his complaint. This is the…
A Message of Edification
“A Message of Edification”II Corinthians 13:7-10 Introduction The word “edify” is mentioned 3 times only in the New Testament … Romans 14:19, I Corinthians 10:23, and I Thessalonians 5:11. The word “edification” is used 4 times… Rom. 15:2, I Cor. 14:3, II Cor. 10:8, and II Cor. 13:10. I want us to pay attention to…
An Example of a Good Mother
“An Example For Mothers”I Samuel 1:1-3 Introduction 1 Samuel 1:1…Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: 2) And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah,…
The Nature of the Church VII Ministers are to Feed
“Nature of the Church VII” It Belongs to God Purchased with His Blood Displays the Wisdom of God Is the Elect Are Glorious Clothed in Righteousness Forgiving Believers are Baptized Today 9. Ministers Are Commanded to Feed A) Meaning of the word “feed” Webster’s defines the word “feed” 1. To supply with food or nourishment. …
The Nature of the Church (Baptism)
“Nature of the Church VI” It Belongs to God Purchased With Blood Displays the Wisdom of God Is the Elect Are Glorious Clothed in Righteousness Forgiving TODAY VIII. Believers are Baptized A) Understanding the word “baptize/baptism” Many people do not understand the term “baptism” in the Bible. We have taught this many times in our…
The Nature of the Church (Forgiveness)
“Nature of the Church V” I. It Belongs to God II. Purchased With Blood III. Displays the Wisdom of God IV. Is the Elect V. Are Glorious VI. Clothed in Righteousness TODAY “Forgiveness” Luke 23:32-34 INTRODUCTION Verse 32) And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33) And…
God Buries His Son
“God Buries His Son”Mark 15:42-47 Introduction I believe that the most important part of our Easter celebration is and should be the Resurrection of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. I do not want to take anything away from the reason why we celebrate Easter. In fact the Bible talks more about Christ’s death than His birth….
The Nature of the Church
“Nature of the Church”Matthew 16:18 Introduction When we use the word “nature” we take it to mean a peculiar quality, or our natural character. Matthew 16: 18…And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it….
The Test of Knowing God
“The Test of Knowing God”I John 2:1 I John 2:1 (KJV)My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate (helper) with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: I John 2:2 (KJV) And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for…