Text: 1 Samuel 7:12 In the song, “O Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” the second verse has the phrase, “Here I raise my Ebenezer…” This is not a term we use today, yet it is important to understand the words that we sing (1 Corinthians 14:15). So in this lesson, we are going to look at […]
January 17, 2018
Willing to Forgive
Text: Luke 17:3-4 Jesus taught His disciples about the need to forgive those who sinned against them. It is not always easy to forgive, especially when others habitually/consistently sin against us. Yet we must be willing to forgive others as the Lord has forgiven us. What Is Necessary Before We Can Forgive Others They have to […]
July 3, 2017
Are Some Sins Worse Than Others?
Text: John 19:11 People often want to think of degrees of sin – some being greater than others. Some sins are seen as being especially bad (murder/rape), while others are considered virtually innocent (“a little white lie”). Is it Biblical to think of sins in this way? Are some sins worse than others? Yes and no. Let […]
April 17, 2017
Since Jesus Was Raised from the Dead, What Are We to Do?
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 The resurrection of Christ is part of the foundation of the gospel. Many remember this on “Easter.” Yet this is not something to be limited to a man-made holy day. We should be mindful of this at all times. Through the resurrection of Christ, we have hope (1 Corinthians 15:20-22). But […]
March 20, 2017
God’s Provisions in the Plan of Salvation
Text: Matthew 22:1-4 Salvation is impossible without the Lord (Acts 4:12). He has made everything “ready” (Matthew 22:4). God gave a plan in His word by which we can be saved (hear, believe, repent, confess, be baptized, and be faithful). Every step of the way, God has provided what is necessary for us to do what […]
February 6, 2017
The Kindness and Severity of God
Text: Romans 11:17-24 People often imagine God as they want to imagine Him. Many religious people focus on His love to the point that they see Him as incapable of punishing evil. Many non-religious people see Him as a monster who is quick to destroy people. Neither one is an accurate representation of God. Paul described […]
October 17, 2016
“The Way of the Lord Is Not Right”
Text: Ezekiel 18:25 As the Lord delivered a message through the prophet Ezekiel, He gave a message that the people did not like. They said, “The way of the Lord is not right.” Often when people disagree with the Lord, they will not be as blunt in expressing their objection – this is especially true with religious […]
