June 4, 2023
June 4, 2023
The Wrath of God
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Revelation 15
Introduction
The word wrath is used 13 times in the Book of Revelation. The word
wrath doesn’t show up in the book of Revelation until chapter 6.
Consequently, that is when the tribulation period starts. The last time
we see the word wrath in the book of Revelation is chapter 19.
Our goal is not to run a word study on the word wrath tonight, but it is
relevant in these chapters that we are looking at. So it is good to have
a background understanding of it’s usage throughout Revelation.
November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019
What Does God See?
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Proverbs 15:3
Intro.
What does God see? If we could be mindful of this in our life all the
time, it would be of great value and benefit to the way we live our life
from day to day.
I. Power of Words (1,2,3a)
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A. Soft Words - (1)
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Doesn’t imply a weak or compromising answer.
Jesus often gave a soft answer when dealing with the Pharisees who came
accusing Jesus in attempts to trap Him.
January 8, 2020
January 8, 2020
God’s Way is Best
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Proverbs 16:1-5
Intro.
LORD is used more times in this chapter of Proverbs than any other
chapter in the entire book of Proverbs. It is used 11 times. There is
probably something we should get from that.
Is. 55:6 ¶ Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Is. 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
Is. 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Is. 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023
Babylon the Religious System
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Revelation 17:1-5
Introduction
One thing we notice in the book of Revelation, is that the Devil, Satan,
that old Dragon, is a great imitator of God. He mocks, and sets up his
own ways to mimic what God does. Notice the similarity of these two
verses:
Rev. 17:1 ¶ And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven
vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew
unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many
waters:
January 15, 2020
January 15, 2020
Four Features of a Fool
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Intro.
Fool is a prominent word in Chapter 17. We do understand that the
Proverbs are not a continuous flow of thoughts, but rather a collection
of wise sayings. By selecting a prominent word, by no means am I
covering the entirety of the chapter. I have only selected a few
proverbs that appear in the same chapter, and teaching on them. There
are many themes, and lessons that can be learned from chapter 17 that
will not be touched tonight… so by all means, do take the time to read
Proverbs 17, and see other things written in there.
June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023
Babylon's Fall - Political/Commercial
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Revelation 18:1-8
Introduction
Notice, that the Fall of Babylon is referenced back in Revelation
14:6-8. Let's go back and look at it. Clearly that is the timeline of
events, and Revelation 17-18 are parenthetical statements, clarifying
the details of the fall of Babylon. In Chapter 17, we noted the fall of
the religious system of Babylon. It seems more of a system, than a
physical, actual place. Notice in Revelation 18, the wording certainly
lends itself more to a physical place, and location that would represent
the center of political or commercial activity.
January 22, 2020
January 22, 2020
I. Wise Person
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Proverbs 18
Proverbs 18:1-5
Wise Person (Pro 18:1)
A. Desire
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• You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink
• You can lead a fool to wisdom, but you cannot make him learn.
B. Decision (separate)
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• You decided to come to church, you choose, with purpose to arrive at
church.
• People don’t always choose to do the right thing.
February 5, 2020
February 5, 2020
A Word to the Wise
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Proverbs 18:6-8
Introduction
Proverbs is FULL of wisdom. Reading, understanding, and applying the
wisdom in the Book of Proverbs is of a great benefit to every person.
This evening, we need to take just these few verses, and apply them to
our life in 2020. It is a “Word to the Wise”.
Prov. 13:1 ¶ A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a
scorner heareth not rebuke.
February 12, 2020
February 12, 2020
Stewardship
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Prov. 18:9 ¶ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that
is a great waster.
I. Stewardship – slothful, Diligence
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A. Slothfulness
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1. Physical Rest is not the same as slothfulness.
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- The Bible gives us provision for rest… matter of fact, God rested
on the 7^th^ day as an example to man.
- The law even provided times for the fields to be left to ‘rest’.
- Gen. 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had
made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he
had made.
- Mark 6:31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a
desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and
going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
- Matt. 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy
laden, and I will give you rest.
2. Sin of laziness (How does God view laziness)
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- Slothful – inactive; sluggish; lazy; indolent; idle
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- We live in a lazy society… $50 an hour, no work.
- People are lazy spiritually… Bible reading… too much work….
They have time for a ball game, friends, and all kinds of other
activities. - Preaching to the choir
- If we are not careful, laziness can creep into every one of our
lives! - boiling frogs… (Gibbs)
- Rom. 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the
Lord;
- May we not become slothful in our spiritual business.
B. Waster
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- Waster – one who squanders, consumes or expends extravagantly a
prodigal.
- Prodigal – given to extravagant expenditure expending money or other
things without necessity; recklessly or viciously profuse; lavish;
wasteful
- Luke 15:11-13 - “wasted his substance with riotous living”
- Everyone of us know that is not right.
C. Brother – similarities
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February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020
Which path will you choose?
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Prov. 18:12 ¶ Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before
honour is humility.
I. Path to destruction or honor (Pro 18:12)
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There are two very distinct pathways laid out before us in this verse.
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The one path, is a well worn path, it looks like the most successful
of people have traveled that path before… it looks like it is the
path to success if you look at it.