Doctrine of the Bible on Rice Family Ministries

Psalm 12

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

October 5, 2022

Powerful Words

Psalm 12

Introduction

Psalm 12 is a tremendous chapter. Many messages have been written and preached on verses 6-7. I love studying a passage with the whole context, and especially when there are verses so familiar and used. It is refreshing to see them in context. Sometimes it is enlightening to find out they don’t mean what people have used them for.

I. Fallible Words(1-5)

A. Hurt (1)

i.Godly people fall/fail. Faithful people fall.

ii.Does not mean they were always wicked, or fake, or false intentioned.

iii.It is disappointing & hurts

B. Hinderance (2)

i.Gossip (2a)

ii.Good favor (2b) “double heart”

iii.Goals in their speech – “double heart do they speak”

C. Help (3-5)

i.Who will Help (3) – the LORD!

Psa. 121:1 ¶ I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

Romans 7:14

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Every Believer’s Conflict

Romans 7:14-20

Introduction

Can I give you a little reassurance of your salvation tonight. If you are truly born again, you are going to struggle with sin. Lost people do NOT STRUGGLE with sin! It doesn’t bother them to get high, drunk, or live a sinful life. They live that way on a regular basis, without concern.

Some people have been taught certain things are morally wrong. Therefore, they try not to do things, because they are smitten by their conscience from what their mom and dad have taught them. But as society decays, and normal slides, so does morality. Paul really covered that in the first few chapters of Romans. Societal rules become a guide of right and wrong.

Mark 7:1 - Defining the Final Authority

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Defining the Final Authority

Mark 7:1-13

Introduction

We have a showdown again between Jesus and the Pharisees. They simply cannot leave well enough alone the Lord Jesus Christ. He was winning the hearts of the people, and they were being left behind. Their influence, their position, their authority, was all being threatened by Jesus presence.

These were not interested in truth, they were interested in maintaining their prestige, the position, and their prominence among the people.

Proverbs 7:1

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

August 14, 2019

Importance of the Word

Proverbs 7:1-5

Intro.

These first few verses stress the importance of the Word of God. Again, we see the introduction, “My son”, once again as a father to a son. It is fair to take this as the Father, to you, his child.

I. Priority of the Word (1-2)

A. Lifeline - “and live”

Salvation - eternal life

Sin, State of man (lost, undone, empty, needy), Saviour, Salvation!

Mark 8:27 - Certainty about Christ

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

September 14, 2025

Certainty about Christ

Mark 8:27-38

Introduction

Last week we looked at two miracles, the miracle where the blind man was made to see, however he saw men walking as trees. We equated that to the fact that now, we don’t have perfect understanding. The second miracle was the second touch, and he was made to see clearly! Much like in heaven we will see clearly.

Mark 9:1 - The Transfiguration of Jesus

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

September 28, 2025

The Transfiguration of Christ

Mark 9:1-13

Introduction

There is a continuity here in the Gospel of Mark that we have stumbled across. It started with the Blind man seeing men as trees after Jesus touched him the first time. We equated that to many things we do not understand here in our life time. But soon after, he was touched again, and made completely whole! The very next section Jesus is asking his disciples who do men say that I am….. Jesus makes it very clear to his disciples that He is the Christ, the Messiah. They of course said that about him as well. But they didn’t fully understand the implications of that.

Mark 9:14 - Growing in Faith

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

October 5, 2025

Growing in Faith

Mark 9:14-29

Introduction

We have been following the life of Christ, and specifically his interactions with the disciples. We have dealt a lot with the certainty he made clear to the disciples about the fact that He (Jesus) is God. The Transfiguration was a very clear revelation to Peter, James and John the inner circle, those disciples that were perhaps closer to Jesus than others.

Mark 9:30 - Lessons about Salvation and Service

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

October 19, 2025

Lessons about Salvation & Service

Mark 9:30-50

I. Salvation’s Plan (Mark 9:30-32)

A. Dissemination of information (30)

i. Possibly, because of his popularity, they would have protected him.

ii. Private teaching to the disciples.

 ◦ Having a personal relationship with Jesus… get something others are not. 
 ◦ Your personal walk with the Lord is important! -

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Mark 10:1 - God's Family Plan

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

November 2, 2025

God’s Family Plan

Mark 10:1-16

Introduction

I have titled the message God’s Family Plan, not because God is specifically outlining the idea for a family, but the entirety of this passage, is so necessary for Family matters, that I have dubbed it, God’s Family Plan. We literally have three separate instances that are back to back that I have stitched together for one message to help families.

Mark 10:17 - Earthly Riches, Eternal Riches

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

November 9, 2025

Earthly Riches over Eternal Riches

Mark 10:17-27

Introduction

The greatest problem in America, is her wealth. God has blessed our nation, and we thank our veterans for their service, that have bought our freedom! God has blessed our nation, because they have were founded on Bible Principles! Because they were founded on Bible principles, they have backed Israel! God has blessed our country because of those two things!

Mark 10:28 - Traveling Tutelage

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

November 16, 2025

Traveling Tutelage

Mark 10:28-31 - read Mark 10:28-45

Introduction

We are going to cover down through verse 45, but let’s look at this passage. This passage takes place right after the young rich man had asked what he could do to inherit eternal life. We looked at that last week, and recognized the man did not see himself as a sinner in need of salvation, but was simply seeking to add to his riches, eternal life. Right after that whole discussion, Peter; never one to let a quite moment pass without interjecting something, says, “Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.”

Mark 11:1 - The Triumphal Entry

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

January 11, 2026

Triumphal Entry

Mark 11:1-6

Introduction

We are a couple of months early for Palm Sunday, but the Sunday before Easter is called Palm Sunday. It is often referred to as the triumphal entry. It was one of the only times that Jesus allowed public prominent praise of himself. Jesus certainly is worthy of worship, but he often did not allow it, and maintained a low profile as best as he could. Jesus did not come to be lifted up as King, but came as a sacrifice.

Psalm 117 - Prescription for Praise

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

April 29, 2026

Prescription for Praise

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.

Psalm 119:9 - Success in the Christian Life

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

June 24, 2026

Success in Christian Life

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.

Psalm 119:17 - Recognizing God’s Role

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

July 1, 2026

Recognizing God’s Role

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!

Psalm 119:25 - The Struggle is Real

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

July 8, 2026

The Struggle is Real

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!

Psalm 119:72 - Goodness of God

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

August 12, 2026

Goodness of God

Psalm 119:72

Introduction

Every portion of this chapter has been of great value and help. Confession time, sometimes as a preacher, I feel rushed, and want to move on to the next chapter, but there is something in every section for us. We should not get ahead of God, or skip forward, and miss out.

The goodness of God is on full display in this portion of the Psalm. It is mentioned more than you realize.

Psalm 119:97 - Upgrade your Life

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

September 16, 2026

Upgrade your Life

Psalm 119:97

Introduction

If you live in your home, and never change anything, it will be outdated, and break down, and have problems. Electrical wires will start to go bad, the roof will start to leak, the plumbing will have problems, the walls will start to look bad, the flooring would start to wear, the yard would become weed ridden, the bushes, and trees would get out of hand, the driveway would crack, and crumble, your HVAC would stop working, on and on we could go.

Corruption to the Word - 2 Corinthians 2:17

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

August 30, 2026

Corruption to the Word

2 Corinthians 2:17

Introduction

We had a great meeting in Colombia. It was great to see Dr. Humberto Gomez. I have worked with him for about 20 years. He is the man responsible for the translation that I whole heartedly endorse, and stand behind as the Word of God in Spanish.

Tonight, I have a lot of information, but I hope to draw it down to the most important things.

Consider your Thoughts - Philippians 4:8

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

August 2, 2026

Consider your Thoughts

Philippians 4:8

Introduction

Isaiah 26:3 — Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Last week, we looked at this verse. In studying for the message, I was reminded of our text for tonight.

We are jumping in at the conclusion of Paul’s message to the believers that are in Philippi. There has already been a lot covered, and this is not the first time he has mentioned their mind, or their thoughts. It is probably the most direct time though.

Perfect Peace - Isaiah 26:3

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

July 26, 2026

Perfect Peace

Isaiah 26:3

Introduction

Peace is something much sought after in this world. I’m not talking about world peace, I’m talking about Personal Peace. Many people are seeking after peace. Many people turn to alcohol, drugs, or something that numbs their mind to find peace. The problem with that, it is only a temporary mask for peace, when the alcohol or drugs wears off, the problems are still there.

Doctrine of the Bible

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

October 26, 2025

Doctrine of the Holy Bible

Introduction

Last week we noted that the church is responsible for doctrinal purity.

1 Timothy 3:15 — But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

We noted in 1 Timothy 4, there is 1. Bad Doctrine, 2. Good Doctrine, Then we must 3. Attend to doctrine (take responsibility to teach) and 4. Continue in Doctrine, not change, not be swayed.

Preservation of Scripture

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

September 28, 2025 - PM

Preservation of the Scripture

Matt 5:17-19

Introduction

There are really two main lines of thought on the Bible.

Those who say, God preserved His Words in the original, and we cannot know where they are at. They are still trying to put God’s Words together. They are not complete. They are coming out with new Bibles all the time. Since the early 1900’s. I remember in the 1980’s when the NIV was the newest greatest Bible!
Those who say we have the perfectly Preserved Words of God today!

I. Promise of Preservation (18)

A. God Promised

i. The smallest part “not one jot or tittle”

• Jot – the point of the letter I, or j. 
• tittle – a minute part – Hebrew letters are made of little dashes
• The fact that many Bibles are missing entire verses, so many of them have words that have been added… is completely contrary to what God said!
 ◦ The absolute smallest part of a word will be preserved!
• The King James Bible came from the Received Text, which the early church used.
 ◦ It is a family of texts, which there are many of them.
• The modern Bibles are based off a family of texts which were made popular in 1881, and have been modified since them.

KJB - 1 Pet 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby; - 15 words

When God Speaks

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

September 28, 2025 - Sunday School

When God Speaks

1 Samuel 3:1-10

Introduction

Last week we considered the barrenness of Hannah, and discontentment that plagues our society today. Today, we are going to learn about God speaking to us!

I will never forget, I was in college, and working with kids in Jr. Church. A couple of the boys needed to go to the bathroom, so we walked to the main bathroom. When we got in there, there was a speaker in the bathroom, and you could hear the preacher in the main auditorium over the sound system. All of the boys got quiet and the preacher over the speaker was clear. One of those boys blurted out, “God is that you?” to the voice he heard over the speaker. I will never forget that boy asking that in the bathroom that day. The reality is God does want to speak to you, but he doesn’t speak today with an audible voice to use. He has given us all we need to know in his Word!