The idea for this post came from an article written by Joe Slater who preaches for the Lord’s church in Justin, TX. I thank brother Slater for his work in reflecting the light of Christ. The moon ordinarily reflects the light from the sun. But when the moon’s orbit is aligned in such a way …
Six Woes from Isaiah
The purpose of preaching has always been to teach every man and warn them of the judgment to come. Colossians 1:28. In Isaiah 5:8-23, God’s prophet Isaiah pronounces six woes, or warnings, to a sinful people, pleading with them to come back to God. The parallels between the sin of Isaiah’s day and that of …
Running the Race
In Hebrews 12:1-3, the inspired writer compares the Christian life to running a race. As Christians, we are to rid our lives of anything that may be a hindrance to our winning that race. We are to run with patience and endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus as we run. Who are the witnesses mentioned …
Lessons from Zaccheus
In Luke 19:1-10, we read about Zaccheus. The story of Zaccheus and his climbing a sycamore tree to see Jesus is one of the first Bible stories we teach our children. (I am using the word story to refer to an historical account of an actual event. It is NOT fiction.) The scriptures give us …
Are You a Troublemaker?
Ahab reigned as king of Israel beginning approximately 860 B.C. (exact dates of his reign vary). It was said that Ahab did evil in the sight of the Lord, more than all those who were before him. I Kings 16:30. Under his rule, idolatry was tolerated, even encouraged, largely a result of his evil wife …
Acceptable Worship
Have you ever found it difficult to worship God? Difficult to give an Almighty, eternal God the praise He so rightfully deserves? For our worship to be acceptable to God, it must be offered with the right audience in mind, with the right attitude, with the right atmosphere, and consist only of those items authorized …
Another Prepared Place
We like to speak of the prepared place in John, chapter 14. To think of heaven gives us hope and comfort. But don't forget, the Bible speaks of another prepared place in Matthew 25:41. It's a place of eternal separation from God, eternal torment, and evil association.
In the Beginning, God Created the Heavens and the Earth
Genesis 1:1 - “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” This one verse serves as the foundation for the rest of the Bible. If this one verse is not true, then nothing else the Bible says really matters.“In the beginning” speaks of the perpetual (eternal, or everlasting) nature of God. In the …
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Are You an Atheist?
The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God. Psalm 14:1. This verse is often used to say that a person who denies the existence of God is a fool. And that is certainly true. There is plenty of evidence for God's existence. But is that really what this verse is saying? Is …
Giving All Diligence
Peter wrote that we are to give all diligence to make our calling and election sure. II Peter 1:10. What does it mean for us to give all diligence? Why is this so very important in our lives? Contrary to what men may often teach, it most certainly is possible for a person to be …
Another Pride Month
June 1st marks the beginning of another “pride month.” Pride month began after the Stonewall riots, a gay liberation movement of 1969. The riots began after police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in lower Manhattan. The homosexual agenda is being aggressively promoted all across our country. Politicians at all levels, large corporations, sports …
Lesbian Visibility Week Should Sadden All of Us!
Anyone who hasn’t been living in total isolation is surely aware that the homosexual agenda is being aggressively promoted all across our country. Politicians at all levels, the entertainment industry and the majority of the media have all been involved. It is especially disheartening to see the efforts being made to teach young children that …
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Be All You Can Be – Be a Christian!
The Army’s slogan “Be All You Can Be” was first used in 1981 and lasted for twenty years before the last ad ran in January of 2001. Advertising Age named it the best ad campaign of the 20th century. Now it’s making a comeback. The old slogan will roll out in March, 2023. I appreciate …
Psalm 130 – A Cry for Forgiveness
Introduction: Without this: We are dead in our sins, there is no hope for the future, no man can enjoy real peace, no man can enjoy fellowship with Jesus Christ, no man can see God. I’m talking about God’s forgiveness. Psalm 130:1-8 A) A Cry for God to Hear (130:1-2). Out of the depths. The …
Preaching to the Spirits in Prison
Preaching to the Spirits in Prison I Peter 3:18-20 Introduction: “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; Which …
David Crosby Thinks Heaven is Overrated
David Crosby, a founding member of the music groups “The Byrds” and “Crosby, Stills and Nash” (which later became “Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young” died Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the age of 81. Several news sources have reported that, just hours before his death, he went on Twitter and, speaking of heaven, said, “I …
Where Do You Look to Find Jesus?
Where do you look to find Jesus today? Where is he? No, that’s not a trick question. It’s a simple question with an easy answer. But, before we answer that question, we’re going to take a few minutes to see where different people have looked for Jesus in the past. Let’s begin with the shepherds …
Neither Shall He Eat!
If a man doesn’t work, neither should he eat! We often use this thought, taken from II Thessalonians 3:10, to justify our refusal to provide benevolent help to certain ones who may be in need. Is this really the point of this verse? Let’s look at this verse in its context. “7 For yourselves know …
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, I See the Power of the Blood
It frees us from the bondage of sin. It takes the dark, crimson stain of sin and makes it white as snow. It makes peace with God possible. It's what makes the forgiveness of our sin possible. What can do all this? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! Christ's blood has a power found in …
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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, I See the Love of Christ
Jesus said "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). When Jesus went to the cross he demonstrated the greatest love a man could ever have for another.