This lesson examines what it means to build a life on Jesus and His teachings. This is the only path to true peace and security. All other foundations crumble into emptiness and destruction. Don't miss the great song in this lesson entitled "One Big Mess." Read the rest of this entry »
Like the Pharisees, Herod was a religious hypocrite. He believed himself to be the likely Jewish Messiah. But, like many religious people today, Herod (who was not a Pharisee or a Sadducee) was a fakeasee!! We would do well to examine our own hearts and decern between the things we do that come from authentic relationship with Jesus and those things we do merely for show.
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This lesson on the Ten Commandments, while discussing what each commandment means, teaches that we are unable to obey them by any means of our own. We need Jesus Christ living inside us and changing us into His glorious image. Read the rest of this entry »
As we continue to look at the life and reign of Herod the Great, it feels like we are reading today’s headline news.
It confirms Sir Lord Acton’s quotation about whether religious leaders are as accountable for their bad deeds as political leaders are.
He wrote, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority…”
We must continually remember, first and foremost, ALL the GLORY BELONGS to the LORD!!! Read the rest of this entry »
Scripture says, “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Do Christians hinder their own growth, their spiritual gain, by harboring chronic discontent? Read the rest of this entry »
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is dawning upon you. Look, darkness covers the earth, and deep darkness covers the peoples, but the Lord will dawn upon you, and his glory will be seen over you. Nations will walk to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn." Isaiah 60:1-3GW Read the rest of this entry »
This is part three of a five sermon series intended for Christian adults and ministers. It covers five dangers and pitfalls of grouping and side taking, including: 1) Worldly War Games 2) Emboldening Rebellion 3) Groupthink 4) Caustic Kings (Their Motive & Methods) 5) Dangerous Duplicity In lesson five we bring it all together and discuss what it really means to be on the side of the angels.
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Video Lesson #11 – God’s Timetable, pt. 5
Wise Men Still Fear Him!
Because God’s timetable is so exact, it can lead to a fearful realization that we are drawing closer and closer to some very powerful prophetic events, such as the second coming of Christ.
Indeed, those who lived in the centuries before Christ’s first coming also had reason to fear the truths in those prophecies. In this lesson, we learn that, while Jesus is to be feared, He is, at the same time-LOVE ITSELF! Read the rest of this entry »
Joseph didn’t seem like much when his brothers tried to kill him and then sold him into slavery. Little did they know they would one day be begging him to save their whole family. If we reject Jesus, He will let us, but we are rejecting the only one who can save us from our sins. Read the rest of this entry »
“Does not the World hate you? Remember that it first hated me.” John 15:18 Joseph’s life is full of types and shadows of Christ. This first lesson on Joseph’s life demonstrates the persecution that will befall any believer who dares to live Godly. Surely Jesus was hated for His goodness, and, like Joseph, He rose in power. One day, those who persecuted Him will bow before Him. Read the rest of this entry »
Timing is Everything!!! In this lesson (and the next), we explore the 7 reasons why God waited till the end of His Master Plan–His Timetable to finally reveal the main event–The Birth of Jesus. Lessons #8 & #9 are perfect for the Christmas season.
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In several scriptures, the Lord urges believers to be merciful as He is merciful. He reminds us that is is not our job to pronounce judgement on mankind--it's His. Most of us try to live this way, but sometimes, although we refrain from bringing out a guillotine, we can't resist a little snip with our scissors. The biblical story of David's experience with Saul brings this truth to life.
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His name is Jesus.
He is not "Xmas."
He is not merely, "The Spirit of Christmas."
Nor is He, "my thoughts & prayers" or, "my faith."
He is the Lord of Lords & King of Kings...and His name is JESUS!
Let us glorify & magnify His name this Christmas & every day! Read the rest of this entry »
This presentation examines the roles of fathers, mothers and children in leading their families to Christ. Read the rest of this entry »
Throughout history God has periodically poured out what might be called, “Holy Ghost tsunamis of sin conviction.” These would begin with the church people and soon spread throughout the area. One such time of manifest holiness was in the Hebrides Islands, 1949...more...
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