April 29, 2026April 29, 2026
Prescription for Praise
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Psalm 117:1-2
Introduction
We have a short Psalm before us, but it is not without content. The words may be few, but the content is great. The Psalm may be short, but there is no shortage of content. Praise is certainly prescribed in this Psalm. It is one of the Psalms that ends in the phrase, “Praise ye the LORD” It most definitely was sung as a part of worship. It probably was a Psalm that was sung in the opening of closing of worship, and probably sung regularly. There are three notable things about this Psalm that I want to point out.
May 13, 2026 May 13, 2026
Victorious Psalm
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Psalm 118:1-5
Introduction
This is a victorious Psalm. Most believe David is the Psalmist, though no author is mentioned. It is a Psalm that was likely sung entering Jerusalem, singing to the Lord. It is likely written after David was established as King of Israel.
I’m really mentioning this as part of the introduction, because we have considered much of this ideas in the past, and I want to give them to you, but not focus upon them tonight.
May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026
Obedience Makes a Difference
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Psalm 119:1-8
Introduction
Psalm 119 is broken up into 22 parts based on the Hebrew Alphabet. Interestingly enough, the alphabet at least in the first two letters is similar to ours, A, B, Greek alphabet is where we derive the word alpha-bet, those letters are Alpha Beta. Just an interesting fact.
Each section consists of 8 verses, and each of those verses in the Hebrew language, would start with the corresponding letter, Aleph for this section. It would have been a great Psalm to teach to your children to learn the letters.
June 24, 2026 June 24, 2026
Success in Christian Life
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Psalm 119:9-16
Introduction
What is Success in the Christian life? What do I mean by that, I think success in the christian life should be defined by a genuine, sincere walk with the Lord, in which the christian grows, and develops a deep relationship with Jesus Christ. You can call it spirituality, success, a truly genuine relationship with Jesus Christ, but whatever words you use to define that, I’m calling that a successful christian life.
April 12, 2026 April 12, 2026
Response to Preaching
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Mark 12:1-12
Introduction
We have a parable from the Lord. A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. It is something the people of the day would relate to and understand. Many of the parables, are not always things we relate to in life, but we certainly can understand them easily. This parable is no different. This parable was specifically geared towards the pharisees, and was condemning them. It was very obvious to them as well.
May 14, 2023 May 14, 2023
Revelation 12
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Revelation 12:1
Introduction
Last week, I barely mentioned the figures that are introduced in chapter
12. I would like to expound a little further on them, particularly the
woman. There are some things that need expounded to help clarify this
chapter.
I. Curtains drawn
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“opened in heaven” (Rev 11:19)
A. Rapture (Rev 4:1)
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Rev. 4:1 ¶ After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in
heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet
talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee
things which must be hereafter.
October 23, 2019 October 23, 2019
What Kind of a Person are you?
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Proverbs 12:1-4
Intro.
The word most used in this Proverb is man. This can apply to both man
and woman. As the Bible says in 2 Peter 3:11 - Seeing then that all
these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be
in all holy conversation and godliness,"
I. Wise Man (1-4)
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Not a wise guy.
July 1, 2026 July 1, 2026
Recognizing God’s Role
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Psalm 119:17-24
Introduction
While the entirety of Psalm 119 is about the Word of God, it is not absent of other topics. The Word of God is tied to many subjects. We learned last week, the Word of God is essential to maintain a clean, spiritual life.
Tonight, I want to notice the involvement of God as he interacts with those who acknowledge His Word. I like the phrase, “God’s Word”. In Psalm 119, it frequently shows up with the possessive adjective “thy” which means it belongs to God. You see that frequently in the Psalm. The Bible is God’s, not man’s. It is God’s Word that makes a difference in our life, not my words, not your words, not Shakespeare’s words. All words can have an influence and impact, but not have the impact that God’s Word makes!
July 8, 2026 July 8, 2026
The Struggle is Real
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Psalm 119:25-32
Introduction
The first verse sets the tone of this section:
Psalm 119:25 — My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
The Psalmist opens with the weakness and sorrow of his flesh, and his need to be quickened. The Word quicken means to make alive, to revive, or to make alive in a spiritual sense. The flesh, and this world will bring sorrow! Living in the flesh will bring sorrow, as the Psalmist describes. The world often tries to drown that sorrow with alcohol. They try to hide from that sorrow with drugs, pleasure, and many other things. The problem is that all of those solutions are temporary, and only hide that sorrow for a short time. The only real hope, is turning to God, and being quickened, made alive by Him! Asking him to save us!
April 19, 2026 April 19, 2026
Questioning God
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Mark 12:13
Introduction
We have a lengthy portion before us, and I will not read it all in the beginning. Lord willing we will get down to verse 40 this morning. We have a series of questions which are asked, but not out of sincerity, but rather out of malice, and with the idea of entrapping, and ensnaring our Lord Jesus Christ. Questions can be a very interesting study in the Bible! Questions are sometimes asked of us to cause us to reflect. Sometimes questions are asked out of sincere desire to know something. Sometimes questions are used in sarcastic manner to make someone feel dumb. Sometimes questions are “trick” questions, that are used to trap someone with their words. That is exactly what is going on here. They were trying to trick, and entrap Jesus.