Why Do We Obey God?

Text: Romans 6:16-17 Most people do not recognize God, so it is not surprising that they do not obey Him. Yet as Christians, obedience ought to be a way of life. But WHY do we obey God? It is not to “earn” our salvation. Yet as our text explains, we must be “obedient from the […]

Three Indictments

Text: Hebrews 10:29 The Hebrew writer addressed the problem of those who would “go on sinning willfully” (Hebrews 10:26). These were Christians who were forgiven of their sins. Yet in our text, the Hebrew writer made three indictments against them. He was not just indicting them of sin, but of three things they were doing […]

Spiritual Pharmacy

Text: Matthew 13:14-16 After giving the parable of the sower, Jesus said that some WOULD NOT understand. It was not that they COULD NOT, but they refused to see and hear. This meant they would miss out on the healing the Lord offered. The primary application was about being healed of their sin. Yet there […]

Enemies of the Cross of Christ

Text: Philippians 3:18-19 In our text, Paul reminded these brethren of something he had already warned them about. Some were “enemies of the cross of Christ.” Obviously, this was destructive for these individuals. Yet their influence was also dangerous for the faithful brethren in Philippi. The same warning is necessary for us today. If we […]

Accusations Against Truth Teachers

Text: John 15:18-21 Those who are opposed to the truth will naturally be opposed to those who speak the truth. Jesus came “to testify to the truth” (John 18:37) and was crucified for it. He warned that we will receive the same kind of treatment. We also see this throughout the book of Acts. We […]

The Lost Sheep

Text: Luke 15:3-7 The parable of the lost sheep is one of the more well-known parables of Jesus. It teaches us of God’s love for us, even if/when we wander away from Him. It also shows us what our attitude should be with those who wander off and are restored. It is good to be […]

Satan’s Deep Secrets

Text: Revelation 2:24 Secrets are always intriguing. Some are harmless, but others can destroy us when we pursue them. Some in Thyatira were in danger of being destroyed by pursuing “Satan’s so-called deep secrets” (NIV). We need to understand the situation and why it was dangerous in order to protect ourselves today. The Secrets of […]