July 12, 2026

Spiritual Vigilance

Mark 14:32-42

Introduction

We have a very serious passage before us. We are close to the end of Jesus life, and it is a serious time. Some seasons of our life are heavy times. This was a heavy time for the Lord. Countless arguments have been made about the prayer in the garden about what Jesus meant by his prayer “Let this cup pass from me.” I personally think it was probably the physical agony he woul dfeel as he suffered on the cross. Not that he didn’t want to die, but he didn’t want to die in the fashion that he would die. It was one of the most cruel, torturous, painful ways of dying.

June 10, 2020

Deceit and Deception

Proverbs 20:1, 16, 19, 17

Introduction

Sometimes we can be very innocent, and naive in life, and not realize there are people that are not trustworthy as well as things that cannot be trusted. The Bible helps us to know what to look out for. It will benefit us, so as to be wise in this world.

The Bible, and especially the book of Proverbs serves as a great practical book, to help us be wise in a world of much foolishness.

December 2, 2020

Dangers of Drinking

Proverbs 23:29-35

Introduction

People like to discount the Old Testament, because they want to live how their flesh desires. They don’t want to be under rules. The Book of Proverbs is in the Old Testament, and is not a book of rules, but rather presents Wise principles to live by! They perfectly coincide with the New Testament principles we are given.

Modern day christianity wants to say it is ok to ‘social drink’. The principles in the Word of God paint a very clear portrait of why that is a problem. There is not a more clear passage of Scripture on the dangers of wine, alcohol, and drunkenness. Many who grew up with a drunk can tell you first hand how damaging alcohol can be.

Dangers of Drinking

Proverbs 23:29-30-35

Introduction

Some years ago I was preaching through the book of Proverbs. I came across this incredible passage dealing with wine, alcohol and strong drink. The application can be made to any drug that impairs your ability to think clearly.

If you are driving a car and found to be driving under the influence, in Ohio, it is called OVI (Operating a vehicle under the influence). Any drug that impairs your ability to think clearly and react appropriately.