All that we might muster in the form of “self-made religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of” our physical bodies will prove to be of “no value against fleshly indulgence”…
Many people today feel that they are morally upright people and that God is somehow pleased with them. Their line of reasoning may go something like this: "Everyone knows that…
Do you remember singing the words of this song as a young person growing up in the Lord’s family? Some folks may ask me, some folks may say, “Who is…
Last week we looked at God's call of this timid soul and Gideon's tests to determine whether or not it was actually God who had called him. Or God truly…
If we are to walk in Christ, our whole lives must be lived in an awareness of His presence. Paul paints two pictures for us of how this is evident…
God always does things the right way! Many times it may not be the way we would do it, but then again His ways are not our ways, and His…
Have you ever noticed the different terms we use to describe houses, especially ones we might like to build? a. Ranch style b. American Craftsman c. Cape cod d. A-frame…
The book of Judges is filled with sin, violence and the judgement of God. It is a book of action which probably appeals more to the men than it does…
In 1911, William Pierson Merrill penned the words which form the title of our lesson this morning. Permit me to share the words of the first stanza with you: Rise…
No doubt most, if not all, of us can name at least one individual who came to Christ in the prime of their life, but later fell away. For many…
Where are you today? Are you still living in what should be your past? An enemy of God? Hostile in your mind? Engaged in evil deeds? Our future lies before…
In the midst of the growing pessimism, Caleb dared to disagree with the report made by the majority. He demonstrated great boldness and confidence in God’s promises as he “quieted…
When Moses came down from the mountain his face was shining so vibrantly that the children of Israel could not look at his face; To interact with people Moses had…
Who is by your side? It is someone that is important to you. They mean something to you or else you wouldn't have them with you. The desire to be…
No doubt somewhere in a drawer, on a wall or shelf we have a ribbon, plaque or trophy with our name on it. For some of us it is a…
How many times have we either sung or heard the famous song about the Battle of Jericho? We sing about Joshua fighting the Battle of Jericho, the people marching around…
In God’s scheme of things, it isn’t enough that we know His will, He wants our knowledge to change our conduct. In our lives as Christians, knowledge and obedience go…
I have often wondered why Matthew includes five women in his genealogy of Jesus. It wasn’t until I was preparing for this lesson that I think I came up with…