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Romans 1:19

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

When God Gives them up

Romans 1:19-21

I would remind us that last week we were able to see that God Revealed Righteousness, Punishment and Himself to man kind. They are without excuse.(19) There are certainly many points to be drawn from this passage. So I don’t want you to think we are getting everything out of this passage that we can. There are so many truths contained in this passage we could draw it out for quite some time.

Proverbs 1:10

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

January 9, 2019

Advice for a Son

Pro 1:10-19

Intro.

We can see the advice coming from a fatherly figure, trying to counsel his son, and help him as he goes through life. As we read this, it is often applied to young people, but it is certainly not exclusively for young people. As we march through different stages in our life, there are certainly times when we will face temptation such as is described here. It would do us all well to pay attention to what is written, and keep it in our heart to protect our way.

Romans 5:12

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

Explanation of Sin vs Salvation

Romans 5:12-17

Introduction

An Old Time preacher, Harry Ironside wrote this:

The moment a man is justified by faith he is also born of God. His justification is, as we have seen, his official clearance before the throne of God. His regeneration involves his introduction into a new family. He becomes a part of the New Creation of which the risen Christ is the Head. Adam the first was federal head of the old race. Christ Risen, the Second Man and the Last Adam, is Head of the new race. The old creation fell in Adam, and all his descendants were involved in his ruin. The new creation stands eternally secure in Christ, and all who have received life from Him are sharers in the blessings procured by His cross and secured by His life at God's right hand.

Romans 6:12

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

Deliverance from Sin

Romans 6:12-23

Introduction

As we continue through the book of Romans, we can see Paul is dealing with “Sanctification”. Salvation occurs the moment you call on Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour. It is instantaneous, not a process.

John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Mark 2:1 - What Kind of a Person are you?

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

What Kind of Person are you?

Mark 2:1-12

Introduction

This morning I would direct our attention to the people in this passage. Jesus always interacted with people.

We relate with some people, and often we see ourself in other people?

I. The Seekers (Mark 2:2) "many were gathered together"

A. Word Shared (1) "noised that he was in the house"

1. The history -

Mark 1:21 - he was in Capernaum before, that is where Peter's house is, where he cast the demon out of the man in the synagogue, and healed many people.

Romans 7:1

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

Deliverance from the Demands of the Law

Romans 7:1-3

Introduction

Romans Chapter Seven, deals with the Law. We were introduced to Sanctification in chapter six, and he continues to deal with sanctification. In chapter six, he deals with liberalism. That is being free from sin, the mindset can become, do whatever you want. In chapter seven, he deals with legalism. Legalism is the idea that as long as we dress a certain way, or do certain things that we have a higher spiritual position that others. Weirsbe words it this way,

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.

Proverbs 2:10

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

February 13, 2019

Preserved from Corruption

Proverbs 2:10-

Intro.

My mom did a lot of canning when I was growing up. She would boil bottles of vegetables, fruit, and even make jellies. It was a lot of work. The last thing that was needed was sealing those jars to preserve them. If they weren’t sealed, bacteria would get in there and break down the food. It would spoil. Solomon gives us a stern warning to Preserve us from Corruption.

Revelation 2:12

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

September 11, 2022

The Defiled Church

Revelation 2:12-17

Introduction

We are going to look at one another state of the church. While these very well can represent ages, they very well could stand for stages or states in which a church may be.

Last week, we looked at Smyrna, as the Dependable Church, who stands through persecution. It was pointed out to me afterwards, that even now, the christians in Smyrna face persecution! So, while it is very popular to define these as ages, they also can be a status of current churches.

Revelation 2:18

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

September 18, 2022

The Defiant Church

Revelation 2:18-29

Christ - the “Son of God”, eyes like unto a flame of fire (judgement), feet like brass,

Eyes like unto a flame of fire - judgement

feet are like fine brass - righteous

God’s judgement is righteous.

God’s judgement in this portion, can seem harsh to us, but it certainly is not. It is just. We have a very skewed sense of right and wrong, and tolerate much more wickedness than God does.

Mark 5:1 - Life Restored

Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Life Restored

Mark 5:1-7, 1-20

Introduction

We have an extreme and vividly detailed account of a man living in the Gadarenes. As we see in this account, understand this man didn’t grow up in these conditions. You have to imagine he was someones baby. We have no real evidence, nothing to tell us about his past, so we are speculating.

I call this extreme, because really this is a clear picture of the extreme way sin can destroy a life completely. This man didn’t desire to end up in this situation. Most people don’t desire to be addicted to drugs, end up as alcoholics, or end up in prison. It is the extreme detrimental effects of sin. It is like a snowball that starts small, and collects as it rolls down a hill, it gets bigger, and at some point it is out of control, and there is no humanly way of stopping it!

Proverbs 5:1

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

July 10, 2019

Pitfalls of Perversity

Pro 5:1-6

Intro.

What God has made, Satan has imitated, cheapened, and ruined. (Peru knockoffs) When God was done with creation, the Bible says, “And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.”

We live in a perverse society. Perversity is regularly propagated by the TV, internet, radio, billboards, magazines, and on the streets. A godless society, will naturally cave to the fleshly sinful desires of man. One of those desires is perverse pleasures of the flesh.

Mark 5:21 - Troubled Woman

Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Troubled Woman

Mark 5:21-34

Introduction

As we continue to “Look unto Jesus” our theme for the year. We find a Calmed the Storm on the sea for the disciples. We find he brought calm to the maniac’s life who dwelt in the tombs. We find today that he brings peace to a Troubled Woman. Most of the miracles that Jesus did are a living parable. Someone was physically healed, but there is a great spiritual application of salvation. Often salvation occurs simultaneously with the actual physical healing that takes place. This is one of those.

Mark 6:14 - Standing for Righteousness

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Standing for Righteousness

Mark 6:14

Introduction

Bob Jone’s senior said, “Do right till the stars fall!” – We need people who are dedicated to doing right, living right!

Prov. 14:34 ¶ Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

Thank the Lord for our Country, and the liberty we have. Our country is not perfect, but it is literally the best country in the World. It was founded on God’s Word! Our founding Father’s unashamedly quoted the Bible!

Proverbs 6:16

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

July 31, 2019

Things the Lord hates!

Proverbs 6:16-19

Intro. It is stated several times in the Bible that man has hated God! But no where in the Scripture will you find God hating man. You find quite the opposite!

“For [God so loved]{.underline} the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

Proverbs 7:6

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

August 21, 2019

Warnings

Pro 7:6-10

Intro.

Solomon here uses a story to illustrate what he has just warned about.

This very scene unfolds night after night, it is ageless, and continues to take place. You CANNOT relegate this to being old fashioned, in 2019, I can promise you this same exact scenario takes place all around the world.

Solomon here illustrates the story from a young man’s perspective, but you could reverse the rolls, and find the same to be true. The application goes both ways.

Proverbs 8:11

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

September 4, 2019

Wisdom’s Plea

Proverbs 8:1-11

Intro.

In chapters 8, and 9, the theme of the Book of Proverbs has shifted. There is no longer the phrase, “My son”. We see all the reasons and benefits of Wisdom in these next two chapters.

I. The Places (1-3)

A. High places - (2)

God can be observed in every aspect of nature - incredible.

Anyone who observes God’s miraculously amazing creation, must admit, - No accident!

Proverbs 9:1

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

September 25, 2019

Wisdom, Your Choice

Proverbs 9

Intro.

In Chapter 8 and 9 we can see the total Praise of Wisdom.

This chapter shows a real contrast between right and wrong at work! We can see God’s invitation to man, as well as Satan’s invitation to man. Man is in the middle, and being called both ways! Clearly it is a picture of life, and the choice, and decision made in life.

Proverbs 10:1

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

October 1, 2019

Lessons from Proverbs 10

Proverbs 10

Intro.

Up until now, we have been in the introduction to the Book of Proverbs. The word “proverb” is defined as

1. A short sentence often repeated, expressing a well known truth or common fact, ascertained by experience or observation; a maxim of wisdom. (Webster’s American Dictionary 1828)

Each proverb stands on it’s own. Think of them as individual ponds of water, not a continuous flow of a river. We are going to try to take larger themes from each chapter to keep us moving through the book. We could spend the next 5 years going through every verse, but we have a whole Bible to study.

Proverbs 12:1

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

October 23, 2019

What Kind of a Person are you?

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)

Not a wise guy.

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!

Mark 14:27 - Warning from God

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

June 14, 2026

Warning from God

Mark 14:27-31

Introduction

We are in the last days of Jesus. The disciples are about to pass some of the most difficult trials in their life. Jesus has warned them, but they simply didn’t understand.

I. Offenses will come (Mark 14:27)

Jesus is the perfect example! He never sinned, nor did wrong!
Offend - 3. to cause (a person or group) to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done

A. Offenses come in many forms

Jesus is sinless, and didn’t do anything wrong, and the disciples were still offended!

i. Jesus would die

Jesus had told the disciples, but they had it in their minds, He was the Messiah, and therefore would setup his reign now, they would not see the real plan.
Jesus plan was to die, we see it clearly now!

John 1:29 — The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

Mark 14:66 - Failure

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

August 2, 2026

Failure

Mark 14:54, 66-72

Introduction

I covered this last week, but I felt impressed to re-visit this passage and cover it again. You may be aware of a well known baptist preacher who fell in sin. My friend Sam Robinson said this, “The pulpit has failed the pew, but the pew has also failed the pulpit.” It is a two way street. I’m not going to address a particular situation, but suffice it to say if you are in church for any length of time, you will find that people will fail you. Sometimes you will be very discouraged or hurt by those who fall. It will blindside you, you will never see it coming, and it will hurt. I have always said, the taller a tree grows the more damage is does when it falls. The more influence you have, the greater the disappointment that goes with it. It doesn’t matter if you know of the situation or not, there will be another in the news, and another. It is not new, and as long as Christ tarries his coming, it will not end.

Mark 15:1 - Jesus before Pilate

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

August 16, 2026

Jesus before Pilate

Mark 15:1

Introduction

We are up to the day of the crucifixion of Jesus. He has spent most of the night in trial before the religious leaders, and was beaten, mocked, and kept in holding cell until the morning. The Jews lived under Roman rule.

That would be like the Amish are a society, culture, and religion, but they are under the rule of the US Government, and specifically under the rule of Ohio in our state.

Proverbs 18:1

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

January 22, 2020

I. Wise Person

Proverbs 18

Proverbs 18:1-5

Wise Person (Pro 18:1)

A. Desire

• 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)

• You decided to come to church, you choose, with purpose to arrive at church.

• People don’t always choose to do the right thing.

Proverbs 19 - Punishment

Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

May 20, 2020

Punishment

Proverbs 19:5, 9, 25, 29

Introduction

The Bible clearly shows and displays the compassion, and love of God. Sometimes, people ask the question, “How can a loving God punish people?” Some people could be confused by that. A mom, that loves her child, will at times have to punish and correct her child. Jesus illustrates the undying love of God in the parable of the prodigal son, and at the same time, we can see the need for correction and punishment in

Proverbs 19 - Anger

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

June 3, 2020

Anger

Proverbs 19:19

Introduction

We need to be careful that we do not paint anger or wrath as a bad thing. Anger is an emotion that is felt.

Eph. 4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil.

God is holy, and without sin. Yet, he has wrath, and anger.

I. Anger without Discretion (Pro 19:19)

Prov. 19:19 ¶ A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.

Proverbs 20 - Deceit

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Proverbs 20 - Various

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

July 29, 2020

Miscellaneous Thoughts

Proverbs 20:12, 20, 30

Introduction

Tonight is more of a shotgun message, it will hit all over the place instead of just hitting one theme. These are the last three verses that I was not able to fit into a category in this chapter. From Proverbs 10 on, we have many sayings that are not necessarily themed, or go together. For sake of thought and continuity, I have been going through each chapter, and connecting the dots between the thoughts that are covered to give us a uniform way to look at them, and cover topics.

Proverbs 21 - Way

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

August 5, 2020

Which Way Should You Go?

Proverbs 22:1, 2, 8, 16, 21, 29

Introduction

I have never made any claims about being good with directions, because the truth of the matter is I’m not that good with directions. I have to see a map, and really spend some time looking at a map to figure things out.

Some people struggle with directions on a spiritual level, and are often confused, and struggle with the right direction in their life. All the verses we will look at this evening deal with the Way. Perhaps you ask yourself, Which Way Should I Go? Many times we stand at a cross road in our life, trying to figure out the best path to take. I hope tonights message will help you, and encourage you to take the right path.

Proverbs 21 - Wickedness

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

August 25, 2020

The Wicked Way

Proverbs 21:27

Introduction

The word wicked or wickedness is used more frequently in the book of Proverbs than any other book of the Bible. It is used 9 times in 6 verses in this chapter. It is a theme can cannot be missed in this chapter.

I. Worship of the Wicked (Pro 21:27)

Proverbs 21:27 – The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

Proverbs 23:19-28 - Guiding your heart right

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000

November 11, 2020

Guiding your Heart right

Proverbs 23:19-28

Introduction

There are a few things that we are told to do, in order to keep our heart right in a messed up world.

Prov. 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

This is not an unfamiliar theme in the book of Proverbs. The heart is an important issue that is discussed time and time again throughout the book of Proverbs.

Proverbs 24:15-20 - Failing

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

January 20, 2021

Failing

Proverbs 24:15-20

Introduction

The verses we have for tonight, could not be more appropriate or timely. I could not have planned, or picked a more timely passage. I don’t say that lightly or other than simply a statement of fact. God orchestrates things according to His will… and sometimes He very well changes our will to match His plan.

I. Falling or Failing (Pro 24:15-18)

A. Falling of the righteous (15-16)

i. “Lay not in wait” (15)

Written for the wicked

What Kind of Mind do you have? - 2 Corinthians 4:4

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

August 16, 2026

What Kind of Mind do you have?

Introduction

We have been looking at what the Bible says about the mind. There are a lot of helpful verses that cover the topic. We examined Isaiah 26:3

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

We looked at

Philippians 4:8 —8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

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!