The Delight of the Devoted Disciple
Psalm 84 Some words we use, while we have a general idea of their meaning, are hard to define when pressed. It is like our president in an interview this week (6/28/1992) being asked to define “elite.” His response: “It’s hard to describe, but I know it when I see it.” The word delight is…
The Way of Redemption
I Peter 1:6-21 The story is told of Abraham Lincoln, who went down to the slave block and there noticed a young black girl up for auction. Moved with compassion, he bid and won her. Upon purchasing her, Lincoln told the disbelieving young girl that she was free. In surprise, she said, “What does that…
The Results of Forgiveness
Romans 5:1-5 There is great joy in forgiveness! We have in our past considerations of the book of Romans seen the effects of sin. We have noted in this respect that sin draws us away from God, creates unwanted relationships with our fellow brothers and creates all manner of internal problems. Today, we look at…
No Excuse
Romans 1:16-32 The question is often posed, “Why is there so much evil in the world?” It is true every generation believes their generation is the worst ever. Tonight’s Scripture will help us with that answer. It tells us two things. Why is there so much evil? Who is responsible for it? There are two…
The Power of Positive Living
James 5:7-20 James started his letter to the Christians who were scattered by giving them instruction on how to live victoriously in the face of trials. He returns to that message as he concludes the letter. He presents two basic things in conclusion as the way we have victory in our living. We must live…
The World in the Christian Part II
James 4:13-5:6 Planning without God is folly Planning without God is sin Riches that are valueless unscrupulous life of pleasure condemned others God is jealous for us. Instead of these things that draw us away from Him, He, according to verse 5, wants the Spirit to dwell in us. We must be reminded once again…
The World in the Christian
James 4:1-10 We are reminded that James is writing to Christians to help them deal with trials and problems in their lives. In earlier sections, he speaks of the trials and problems that come from without, in the latter sections he is dealing with the problems from within. He addresses the world’s problems in the…
How to Keep from Biting Your Tongue
James 3 This section refers back to James 1:19. ” Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;” the manner we control a horse the manner we control a ship boat can do powerful things called a world of inquity it can defile no one can…
Faith and Works
James 2:14-26 Perhaps one of the greatest controversies of long standing in the church has been the relationship of works and faith. The Scriptures plainly state that faith is the means of salvation. But what about works? Do we not have to do something for God in order to be saved? Some have held the…
The Christian and Social Distinction
James 2:1-13 Social Distinction has no place in the church It is inconsistent to hold to the Christian faith and at the same time shows partiality based on a person’s wealth or appearance. God has made the poorest individual the richest person on Earth For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise…
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