September 21, 2022Romans 13:8-14
Introduction
Since Romans 12, we have been covering very practical aspects of christian living, where the rubber meets the road. It is so important to understand that. We first saw how christians should treat other saved christians. We looked at the christian and the world, as well as the christian and the government, we now will summarize all of it in our life and testimony.
June 21, 2023June 21, 2023
Psalm 37:1-8
Introduction
When you get heartburn, you often reach for Tums, or Rolaids, something for relief. When you get a headache, or have pain, you reach for pain relief (Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen).
Psalm 37, could be labeled, Anxiety Relief! For the Christian, it should relieve the anxiety in your life. Some pain relief medicines, you can take every 4 hours to help relieve the pain... you can read Psalm 37 as often as you need, you cannot overdose on this chapter! All of the side effects are 100% positive, with ZERO bad side effects!
September 21, 2022Romans 14:1
Vegetarian or not (2)
Rom. 14:8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.
June 28, 2023June 28, 2023
Psalm 38:21-22
Introduction
Last week, we looked at a Psalm to help with Anxiety, this week, we are looking at a Psalm, that will help with the feeling of loneliness, neglect, or perhaps feeling forgotten. No doubt, we all have times when we feel neglected, or forgotten about. We wonder if anyone remembers us. God ultimately designed people for companionship… that is why God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” (Gen 2:18).
September 21, 2022Romans 15:1-7
Introduction
Paul makes an appeal to the mature believer. He has just discussed how christians should deal with the world, how they should get along with one another, and he continues just a little more on this theme. He continues to build on the instruction he has given previously.
"We then that are strong" - Strong christians, here is your instruction! This is something for you!
July 5, 2023July 05, 2023
Psalm 39:1-2
Introduction
When it rains, it pours is the old saying. Last week, we noticed the Psalmist having a Pity party, lamenting his personal problems. This Psalm Deals with Discouragement. Everyone faces discouragement in their life. It is not something uncommon, and some deal with discouragement more than others.
Discouragement is often the results of unfulfilled expectations. You are expecting something to happen, and when it does not happen, you become sad, sullen, and often discouraged from the results that were not as you expected.
September 21, 2022Romans 15:8-13
Introduction
Paul has been advocating how God desires to save BOTH Jew and Gentile throughout his entire letter to the Romans. There appears to have been a great battle for the Gentiles to adhere to the OT religious laws and completely change their way of life. Jesus should and does change your life.
2 Cor 5:17 – Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
July 19, 2023July 19, 2023
Psalm 40:1-5
Introduction
We can view most Psalms from the eyes or perspective of the writer. Looking at it from the time of the writing. They can be viewed prophetically, looking forward to what they would represent. Remember, when they were written, Jesus Christ had not yet been brought into the world as the Supreme Sacrifice. The Holy Spirit had not yet come to be the Comforter. And much of the Bible had yet to be completely written. However, it is Scripture, therefore it was given by God, who is NOT bound by these limitations! What an incredible book we have, hold, and adhere to!
November 13, 2022November 13, 2022
Revelation 4:1-3
Introduction
Rev 2:1-7 - The Declining Church - Ephesus - left their first love
Rev 2:8-11 - The Dependable Church - Smyrna - No Bad, stood through persecution
Rev 2:12-17 - The Defiled Church - Pergamos - Dwelt where Satan's Seat was
Rev 2:18-29 - The Defiant Church - Thyatira - Church who allowed Jezebel to teach in the church -
September 21, 2022Romans 16:1-2
Introduction
Probably one of the greatest titles one could bear!
Matt. 23:11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
1Cor. 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.