Sleep of Physical Rest (Ecclesiastes 5:12) Sleep is good when used for its proper purpose — not for slothfulness, but as rest from a day of productivity Sleep is pleasant — lack of sleep is not pleasant, good, or desirable (2 Corinthians 11:27) Sleep of the working man (2 Thessalonians 3:10; Ecclesiastes 9:10) Sleep implies […]
May 22, 2011
Why the Interest in Judgment Day Predictions?
Text: Matthew 24:36 They Want to Know What God Knows This is how the first sin was committed — Eve wanted to have knowledge that was exclusive to God (Genesis 3:1-6) We need to be content with what God has revealed (Deuteronomy 29:29) God has given us everything pertaining to life & godliness (2 Peter […]
August 29, 2010
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain
Text: Philippians 1:21-24 To Live is Christ Similar point in Galatians 2:20 We must be crucified with Christ (Romans 6:3-6) Fruitful labor (Philippians 1:22) Help others (Philippians 1:24) Live worthy of the gospel (Philippians 1:27) To Die is Gain Nothing wrong with enjoying the blessings of this life (Ecclesiastes 11:8) — but keep things in […]
September 28, 2009
Four Small Creatures
Text: Proverbs 30:24-28 The Ants Weakness – not a strong people How they compensate – prepare food in summer Lesson – make preparations for the future (Matthew 6:19-21) The Shephanim/Conies/Rock Badgers Weakness – not a mighty people How they compensate – make their home in the rocks Lesson – make our home in The Rock […]
January 8, 2009
Beatitudes in the Book of Revelation
Blessed are: Those Who Read & Hear – Revelation 1:3 Those Who Heed the Words of This Book – Revelation 22:7 Those Invited to the Marriage Supper – Revelation 19:9 Those Who Wash Their Robes – Revelation 22:14 Those Who Have a Part in the First Resurrection – Revelation 20:6 Those Who Stay Awake and […]
October 21, 2008
Are You Ready?
[Sermon delivered by Ross Conley] Mentally – 1 Peter 5:2; Acts 17:11 To Give an Answer – 1 Peter 3:15 To Preach the Gospel – Romans 1:15 To Every Good Work – Titus 3:1
January 5, 2008
Fighting for the Lord
Text: 2 Corinthians 10:4 Prepare to Endure Hardship – 2 Timothy 2:3 Put On the Armor of God – Ephesians 6:10-17 Prepare to Do Battle – Philippians 1:16-17; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
