Benefits of Following the Word, Ps 119:168

Last Wednesday night we saw from Ps 148, that everything in the universe is governed by the words of God.  Likewise, you should allow the words of God to govern all areas of your life.  All of your paths, your convictions, your responsibilities, your privileges, your instructions, and your duties...

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Put on the New, Eph 4:21-24

In Eph 4:22-24, we find one of the best passages on how to live the Christian life.  Before we were saved, we did everything “according to the deceitful lusts,” [Eph 4:22] of the old man.  After we get saved, we are suddenly supposed to do things differently.  And that can...

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Fulfilling His Word, Ps 148:1-14

Ps 148:5 says, “for he commanded, and they were created,” speaking of the angels, hosts, sun, moon, stars, heavens, etc.  In Ps 148:6, we read, “he hath made a decree which shall not pass.”  And then in Ps 148:8, he writes of things like “fire, and hail; snow, and vapor;...

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Three Examinations, Ps 26:2

You are going to be subjected to three kinds of examination in your life: providential examination, personal examination, and peer examination.  We’ll discuss each of these in this sermon. Providential Examination – Ps 26:2 – David said, “Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.” ...

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Teaching Timothy, 2 Tim 3:10

Christians, young in the Lord, often learn from more mature Christians.  So, mature Christians must be like Paul if they are going to teach a young man like Timothy.  “Timothy” is going to check you out to be sure you are worth following.  In 2 Tim 3:10, Paul wrote, “”But...

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When Your Spirit is Overwhelmed, Ps 142:1-7

In Ps 142:3, David wrote, “my spirit was overwhelmed within me.”  In Ps 142:6, he said, “I am brought very low.”  A fair number of good people whom I know are overwhelmed right now.  There seems to be an oppressive spirit attempting to discourage and defeat good men and women. ...

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Examine Your Integrity

Examine Your Integrity Are you standing in an even place? Ps.26 Introduction: Pray – Read Passage – Sermon title from verse 1 and 12 Integrity often confused with honesty – Davis Love III Illustration Integrity is soundness, wholeness, or unbroken state Something new is at the peak of Integrity –...

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The Lord Directs You, 2 Thes 3:5

According to 2 Thes 3:5, after you are saved the Lord directs you.  The Lord directs: Your heart – 2 Thes 3:5.  The Lord directs your heart. He directs your heart into the love of God.  Before we were saved we were ungodly sinners and enemies of God [Rom 5:6-10]. ...

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Three Spiritual Connections, 1 Cor 6:17

When you are saved, you are joined in a couple of spiritual connections.  And when you are saved and married, you have a third spiritual union.  These spiritual connections must be understood and safeguarded.   You are spiritually connected to Jesus – 1 Cor 6:17, He that is joined to...

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