September 21, 2022
Motive Matters
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Romans 2:17-20
1Sam. 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance,
or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for
the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward
appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
I. The Privilege (17-20)
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A. The Calling (17)
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1. Abraham called out (Gen 12:1-2)
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Gen. 12:1 ¶ Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy
country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a
land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation,
and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a
blessing:
June 19, 2019
June 19, 2019
Warning
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Pro 4:14-19
Intro.
We go from a great contrast of blessings and benefits of wisdom, to the
great extreme wickedness and absence of wisdom. Wisdom is life, the
absence of wisdom is death, and destruction. It is clearly shown, and
very strong advice is given here!
A friend of mine visited the ruins of Pompeii outside of what is today
Naples in Italy. The Roman City of Pompeii was destroyed in A.D. 79. The
explosion of Mount Vesuvius was so sudden, the residents were killed
while in their routine: men and women were at the market, the rich in
their luxurious baths, slaves at toil. They died amid volcanic ash and
superheated gasses. Even family pets suffered the same quick and final
fate. It takes little imagination to picture the panic of that terrible
day. The saddest part is that these people did not have to die.
Scientists confirm what ancient Roman writers record--weeks of
rumblings and shakings preceded the actual explosion. Even an ominous
plume of smoke was clearly visible from the mountain days before the
eruption. If only they had been able to read and respond to Vesuvius’s
warning! There are clearly outlined warnings in the Word of God that
countless amounts of people ignore on a regular basis!
April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
Love for the Lord
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Psalm 116:1-8
Introduction
There are many outlines of this Psalm. Each one of them offers a unique perspective on the Psalm. It is a Psalm that is more poetical in voice, with specifics left out. It is a very personal Psalm with over 30 personal references of I, me, my, mine. Therefore it is a heartfelt Psalm.
It is a longer Psalm, and we will not be able to cover every point that is made in this Psalm. There is a lot to explore and learn from this Psalm that will not be covered tonight. However, I think I can give you enough to help you find the rest of the information in this Psalm. This is a Psalm of thanksgiving, ending in “Praise ye the LORD.”
January 8, 2020
January 8, 2020
God’s Way is Best
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Proverbs 16:1-5
Intro.
LORD is used more times in this chapter of Proverbs than any other
chapter in the entire book of Proverbs. It is used 11 times. There is
probably something we should get from that.
Is. 55:6 ¶ Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Is. 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
Is. 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Is. 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.