In the mid-ninth century, Michael III was the emperor of the Byzantine Empire. He was young and did not have much experience, but he did have a best friend named Basilius. They had met years ago when Michael was visiting the stables and Basilius was the stable hand. A horse got loose and Basilius saved […]
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And When He Gave Thanks….
Jesus the Christ is the supreme example that all men should follow. Paul said “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ” (1 Cor 11:1). Paul understood that Christ is the example to be followed in all things. John writes that the Christian should abide in Him and “walk just as He walked” (1 John […]
Why Adulterers Go To Hell
Text: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Aim: to warn against the destructive sin of adultery. Thesis: Adulterers go to hell because adultery undermines society, marriage, and character. Introduction: I am ashamed to admit this, but I am such a cultural illiterate. You see, I don’t watch Entertainment Tonight, so I’m not up to the minute on all […]
Synergy, Serendipity and Dr. Seuss
Biblical Title: “All things work together for good and with God, all things are possible.” Text: Romans 8:27-28; Philippians 4:13 There is energy in synergy! Go beyond your own limits, beyond your comfort zone. 1. Synergy has energy. • Not ready to be listed in who’s thru in America…don’t stick a fork in me—I’m not […]
The Everlasting Arms
“There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to help you, and in his excellency on the clouds. The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; he will thrust out the enemy from before you, and will say, ‘Destroy.’ Then Israel shall dwell in safety, the […]
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I DIE?
Only the Bible can answer this question. What does the Bible teach? The treatment of this important and often misunderstood matter will be concise, but we will still need one more lesson to complete the study. (1) THERE WILL BE A SEPARATION OF BODY AND SOUL Mankind is made up of two major components: body […]
Lessons from Zacchaeus
Zacchaeus climbing the sycamore tree is a favorite of young children, but adults would do well to pay careful attention to this story found in Luke 19:1-10. Consider a few lessons we might learn from the man who climbed a tree. 1) Don’t let anything stop you from seeing Jesus. Too short of stature to […]
REGARDING TIME
You and I are limited by time. We are moving from the “now” to “what shall be.” Our “tomorrow” quickly becomes “today” and “today” is soon in the “past.” So quickly do the days, weeks and years pass that we respect the words of Moses with increasing appreciation: “The days of our years are threescore […]
CHRISTIAN PARENTS, WAKE UP!
Few periods of human history have been harder on young people. Drugs, alcohol, tobacco are tried, experimented with, used as status symbols. Sex is talked about openly and tried promiscuously. There is often sophistication about sin and an attitude or disdain toward “straight things” or “holy Joes.” What do we as Christian parents do to […]
Things Done Too Soon
Procrastination is a common problem. Often we wait too long to do things that need to be done. Frequently we lack a needed sense of urgency. In all spiritual matters we must guard against the temptation to postpone doing what is right. However, there is ‘another side to that coin.’ Sometimes we are too quick […]