1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Years ago Honda had a commercial jingle that said- “Follow the leader, he’s on a Honda.” Our text today was written by the Apostle Paul to the church at Corinth. It was in Pauls heart to so follow the Lord […]
Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. There are many things in life that must be maintained if they are to operate properly. Not long ago the hours on my tractor dictated that it was due for a scheduled maintenance. The engine oil and filter, […]
Jonah 3:10 And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not.Jonah 4:1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. The people of Nineveh were violent and wicked. Jonah, […]
Psalm 119:72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.The Western U.S. gold rushes began in earnest on January 24, 1848, when James W. Marshall found flakes of gold at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California. This sparked the largest mass migration in American history as thousands of “forty-niners” […]
1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.In Moody’s Anecdotes we find these thoughts- Show me a church where there is love, and I will show you a church that is a power in the community. In Chicago a few years ago, a little boy attended a […]
1 Samuel 3:10 And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. There is a line in a song that says, “Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling.”We don’t hear an audible voice, but we know when Jesus is calling! He calls us […]
Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.The church as most people think of it is a building. The church as God sees it is a body. […]
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.There will be times in our life when we need help. Often we must see a dentist or a doctor as a result of injury or sickness. I’ve had the privilege of sitting for long periods of time in waiting rooms. Sometimes […]
Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests–and it was not there. I sought for it in […]
1 Timothy 2:1-3 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God […]
Psalm 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Georgia Anne Geyer writes the following… I have come to the conclusion that it is impossible to have a moral community or nation without faith in God, because without it everything rapidly comes down to “me,” and “me” alone […]
Joshua 24:24 And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey.J.K. Laney in his book “Marching Orders” tells this story… The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such […]
Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other…John Kenneth Galbraith, in his autobiography, A Life in Our Times, illustrates the devotion of Emily Gloria Wilson, his family’s housekeeper: It had been a […]
1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. Settle… To determine what is uncertain; to establish; to free from doubt; as, to settle questions. When we face events in […]
Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. In Websters 1828 dictionary a fortress is defined as any fortified place, a fort, a castle, or a stronghold meant for […]
Proverbs 27:20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. I believe there are some people, no matter what they have, they are never satisfied. Notice in our text it is the eyes of man that are never satisfied. Always wanting something more, something different. The scripture tells us […]
James 2:8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: There are some that over complicate the Christian life. To be a good Christian and a good reflection of the Lord Jesus is not complicated. Listen to these verses…37-40 Jesus said unto him, […]
1 Corinthians 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.The story is told of how a gathering of friends at an English estate nearly turned to tragedy when one of the children strayed into deep water. The gardener heard the cries for […]
Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. The following story was told in the publication Our Daily Bread…A famous evangelist told the following incident: I have a friend who in a time of business recession […]
Psalm 118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Hummingbirds and buzzards can both be seen in the sky here where I live. The buzzards see the rotting meat, because that is what they look for. They thrive on that diet. Hummingbirds, however, ignore the […]
Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.Tomorrow is Father’s Day. We are instructed in God’s word over and over to honor our parents. It is vitally important that we realize that honoring our father is more than just […]
1 Corinthians 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. In the previous verses in this chapter we learn of some mistakes the children of Israel made in their journeys. God put these examples in the Bible so that we can avoid making the same mistakes. A wise man learns […]
Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. The Church at Ephesus had a lot going for them. Jesus saw their works, their patience, and their unwillingness to tolerate evil and He commended them for it. However, Though they took the right stand against evil and though they […]
Proverbs 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Sometimes it’s difficult to discern how to react when faced with a transgression from another. Our 7th president, Andrew Jackson was called a coward by Charles Dickenson. President Jackson then challenged him to a duel! […]
Psalm 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Years ago I was hunting on White Top Mountain in Virginia. Miles and miles away from civilization. All the sudden I spotted a little deer running for its life. When the deer stopped for a moment her […]
1 John 5:9-10 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he […]
2 Corinthians 4:16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. The Apostle Paul reveals some very important truths in this verse. We cannot afford as Christians to neglect the inward man. Those who do will soon faint spiritually. Many today would […]
Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Our verse informs us that there are few that find the straight and narrow way that leads to life eternal. How can this be? Churches everywhere, internet broadcasts, radio broadcasting, and social […]
Galatians 3:1O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? Here is Strongs definition for bewitched…to malign, to fascinate (by false representations):—bewitch.The Judiasers in Galatia were trying to bring the Christians back under the law. The scripture […]
1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Some people expect that when an individual says they are a Christian they should live perfect. There are times when the person that is saved commits some sin and they find themselves shocked that […]
Luke 9:62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. One thing is certain in life, there will be times when the way gets very difficult. What should God’s people do when it seems things are too hard to […]
Luke 5:4-5. Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Simon Peter was about to learn a very important lesson in life. Simply […]
Jonah 1:2-3 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and […]
1 Corinthians 15:14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. There are many differences between Christianity and the other religions of the world. The main difference is this… Our founder died, but He rose from the dead! Many times when I was in prison ministry […]
Luke 7:47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. Mary Magdalene loved much because she had been forgiven much. This woman had seven devils, but one encounter with the Master changed all that! Listen to the […]
1 Corinthians 15:14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. There are many differences between Christianity and the other religions of the world. The main difference is this… Our founder died, but He rose from the dead! Many times when I was in prison ministry […]
1 Timothy 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; Our text reveals several truths that we should take to heart. Paul is instructing Timothy to warn those who are rich […]
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. To have a good garden, there are some requirements. Good soil, good seed, planning, labor, and tools are must haves to have a good garden. We must […]
Philemon 1:18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; The book of Philemon is a touching story of God’s grace. Philemon had a servant named Onesimus. Onesimus stole from his master and fled to Rome where he ended up in a prison cell with the Apostle Paul. Paul […]
Psalm 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. When I think of delight I think of the dessert after a meal. The meat, potatoes, and vegetables are necessary, and as such are seen as duty. We don’t eat the dessert because we have to, we […]
Proverbs 12:18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. Have you ever met someone who just seems grumpy and criticizes everything coming and going? A person like that is very unpleasant to be around. They are always complaining and griping about something or even […]
Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. To stand in the way of sinners is to company with them, walk where they walk, talk like they talk. The Holy Spirit lives in […]
Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. In this world we live in there are many influences, both good and bad.Those who desire the blessings of God upon their life must learn […]
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. We thank the Lord for those men and women who fought for our country in battle!Their bravery and the sacrifice cannot be overstated. Many lost their life on the battlefield defending the very freedoms we enjoy […]
Mark 8:34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. A disciple is defined as a learner, a pupil, which in turn makes a follower of the Lord Jesus. […]
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. The child of God is faced with decisions every day. We can make wise decisions if we will incorporate a few things into the decision making […]
John 19:39 And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. The name Nicodemus means “Conqueror.”Nicodemus was a member of the Sanhedrin, a ruler of the Jews. To be in this position one had to be very […]
1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. In the darkness that was over the land at Calvary, the greatest love the world has ever seen was exemplified. It […]
Mark 15:33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. It is estimated that Jesus hung on the cross for six hours. From 9am to 3pm. In the final three hours there was darkness over the Land. In that darkness hung the creator, who in […]
Mark 15:32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.The mob that was witnessing the crucifixion of our dear Lord wanted to see Him come down from the cross in order to believe. Here’s another text with […]
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: God’s word is declared to be inspired as well as profitable! Here are some of the ways put forth in our text that we can profit by reading and heeding the […]
1 Corinthians 4:12 And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: The Apostle Paul not only instructed Christian’s to work, he set the example as well. In Acts 18:3 we find that Paul was a tentmaker. It is important for God’s people to set a good example […]