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.
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!
May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023
Rising Beasts
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Revelation 13:1-
Introduction
There is a lot of information in this chapter, which again, helps us
understand the context of the book of Revelation. There is a lot of
description given here. This chapter also goes along with Daniel chapter
7. It is well worth noting cross referencing the verses there with this
chapter.
I. First Beast (1-10)
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A. Blasphemy in Writing (1)
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Blasphemy -
October 30, 2019
October 30, 2019
Importance of Words
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Proverbs 13
Intro.
Words have a profound effect on people, and lives. Words are used to
express an opinion, or idea that one may have. The Bible gives ample
warning about the use of our tongue, mouth, and lips in the form of
words. Words have been known to start a war, take the very life from
people. Words have also been used to build some very successful people
in the world. Words were used to frame our very Constitution, and Bill
of Rights. Words can be used to accurately record history, or
misconstrue historical facts. Words are important!
May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023
Glimpse of Light
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Revelation 14:1-5
Introduction
We continue in the parenthetical chapters which are shedding light on
the overall picture of things, and are not part of the timeline. They do
help us understand the timeline of events, but are not considered the
next step in the timeline. You will remember, we left off on the 2^nd^
woe, the Sixth Trumpet in Rev 9:13, then of course the introduction is
made in Rev 11:14-15 that the 3^rd^ woe, or the 7^th^ Trumpet cometh
quickly, but that doesn’t fully get explained until Chapter 17… and
seven vials are contained in that 7^th^ Trumpet.
November 6, 2019
November 6, 2019
Direction in Life
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Proverbs 14
Intro.
Ways, way
I. Upright way (2)
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Uprightness - honesty; integrity in principle or practice; conformity to
rectitude and justice in social dealings.
A. Lesson of David!
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God appears to Solomon and offers whatever he wants:
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“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father
great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in
righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast
kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to
sit on his throne, as it is this day.” (1 Kings 3:6)