God’s Word Manages Our Relationships
When God’s word has place in our life, it will manage our relationships to the best. We should trust in God’s word to manage our relationships.
Tag: Evil
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Life is in the Blood
In this lesson we will learn that the life is in the blood as we compare the functions of blood with the functions of the blood of Christ: Blood 1) replenishes, 2) removes, 3) repairs, and 4) regulates. Each listener should recognize the function of the blood of Christ as it gives life to the body.
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If I Were a Rich Man
If I were a rich man, I would recognize, 1) my relationship with God regarding wealth, 2) the reasons God has given for wealth, 3) the problems associated with wealth. The hearer should be able to understand their responsibilities and attitudes toward wealth. I want everyone to have a proper, healthy, and reverent attitude toward the teaching within God's word regarding wealth.
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Seven Churches of Asia – Philadelphia
To the church of Philadelphia we have a message of 1) Opportunity, 2) Conquering, 3) Help in the time of need, and 4) Steadfastness. We should all be familiar with this letter and gain great encouragement from knowing that God continues to instruct and warn even when we are faithful.
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“The Only Thing to Fear . . .”
Fear comes from 1) Lack of Knowledge, 2) Lack of Love, and 3) Lack of Faith. That we may be able to overcome our fears and live in love, peace, and fellowship with one another.
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God’s Word and Our Afflictions
God’s word provides for us in the time of our afflictions. It teaches us that 1) God is good; 2) Afflictions Refine the Righteous, 3) The wicked will not comfort us. Each hearer should understand that in times of distress we need to go to God and his word for comfort, peace, and help.
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Mount Saint Helens All Over Again – A Sermon On Anger
The Bible teaches about anger: 1) Righteous vs. Unrighteous Anger, 2) The Victims of Anger, 3) Anger Generates Hatred, 4) We can do something about it! Each listener should be resolved to know what anger is, does, and how to take action to deal with it.
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Seven Churches of Asia – Thyatira
In this lesson we will look at the Asian church of Thyatira. We will note that Jesus knows: 1) The state of the church, 2) Those who are unfaithful, 3) Those who are faithful. Each should be able to discuss the situation in the church at Thyatira. The aim of this lesson is that each would be more familiar with the lessons from this church.
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Envy – The Green-Eyed Monster
In this lesson we will study the topic of envy through the story of Israel’s desiring a king and Saul’s envy of David. Each person should understand how envy progresses: It begins with comparisons, distorts reality, and destroys its victims. I hope to impress upon each listener the truly diabolical nature of envy.
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Following Holiness
To follow holiness (Hebrews 12:14) we must 1) Follow After God, 2) Follow After Purity, 3) Follow After Distinctiveness. Each person should know what this means.
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Rejoice in Eternity – No More Evil
Heaven will have no more evil (1 Peter 4:13): 1) No Temptation, 2) No Sin, 3) No Evil People. Each person should be able to state a reason to rejoice in eternity.
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The Bible is Right About Sexual Ethics
The Bible is right about sexual ethics (Ephesians 5:3): 1) Attire, 2) Abstinence, 3) Adultery. Each person should keep the church an oasis from worldly carnality.
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Opposing the Wrong, Supporting the Right
Like the prophets said, many hate good and love evil (Amos 5:15). Christians must oppose what is wrong and support what is right, knowing God remembers our good works.
