Text: 1 Timothy 4:4-5 It is important that we recognize the many things we have to be thankful for. But it is also important that we allow this sense of gratitude to impact how we conduct ourselves. So in this short series, we are discussing how we conduct ourselves with gratitude. In this third and […]
May 3, 2021
The Rich Man
Text: Luke 12:16-21 Jesus often used parables in His teaching – using an everyday illustration to describe a spiritual truth. In this parable, Jesus described a rich man blessed with an abundant harvest. He made plans for how to deal with this prosperity, yet his life was cut short. As we study this, we are going […]
April 24, 2017
Joseph of Arimathea
Text: Matthew 27:57-60 One of the people we read about in connection with Jesus’ death is Joseph of Arimathea. He took it upon himself to bury the body of Jesus. He is mentioned in all four gospels, but only briefly. There are some lessons we can learn from this man – challenges he faced and traits […]
August 24, 2015
I Love Your Commandments Above Gold
Text: Psalm 119:121-128 Sixteenth stanza of Psalm 119 – This lesson is about the riches that are found in the word of God. We will notice how the psalmist contrasts God’s commandments with gold. We can see why God’s word is so much more valuable as we consider these verses. We Must Value God’s Commandments […]
May 11, 2015
It Is Good for Me That I Was Afflicted
Text: Psalm 119:65-72 Ninth stanza of Psalm 119 – The theme of this lesson is affliction. David said that it was good that he was afflicted. How could this be a good thing? What kind of affliction was he talking about? How does this apply to us today? These are the questions that will be considered in […]
January 26, 2015
A Christian’s Ambition
Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Ambition is what drives one to continue progressing, advancing, and improving. Generally, it is necessary if one is to enjoy any degree of success or prosperity. Christians are to be ambitious – but the focus of our ambitions will differ from the world. Lead a Quiet Life Thayer’s definition of a “quiet […]
January 19, 2015
Seven Lessons from Seven Churches
Text: Revelation 2-3 The book of Revelation was addressed to the seven churches of Asia (Revelation 1:4). Each of these churches is addressed individually in chapters 2-3. There are many lessons to learn from the Lord’s message to each of these churches. We will consider just one lesson from each church here. Ephesus: They Had […]
