Text: 1 Timothy 3:5 Rule of fatherhood Rule means to take care of something according to this verse.  If the man can’t take care of his own house, then it shows an inability to take care of God’s house. An eight year old boy lay in a hospital bed, dying of cancer.  He knew it […]

Conception of children Satan becomes a father He produces children through temptation of the lust that is in you. James 1:14-15 Temptation Temptation is never one dimensional or one sided. Luke 4:1-13 - Attacked on three fronts The fourth front is the way out.  You look to God. He produces children through temptation of the […]

Text: John 3:3, 7 The Lord Jesus Christ here speaking to a religious man, a religious leader no less, named Nicodemus.  And what the Lord says is one of the most profound theological truths. He said in order for you to have heavenly vision, you need heavenly eyes that come from a heavenly birth. It […]

Text: Psalm 14 Atheism is a fool’s religion “I’m an atheist!”  As Ruckman says, “Could’ve fooled me.  You looked like an intelligent man.” Atheism is a heart condition, not a scientific explanation. ...the fool hath said in his heart, There is no God... Educated or not educated.  God’s scale is foolish or wise. Successful man […]

Text: Ephesians 6:9 In this instance, the Holy Spirit deals with Christians who have authority over other people such as management, bosses, and masters.  The principle here is that God is the restraint on authority. And abuse of power is carried out by self righteous people who have no fear of God.  However, God will […]

Text: Amos 1:1 There is not a lot said about Amos’s life other than he’s a farmer and has cattle - he’s among the herdman of Tekoa (1:1).  He had no relatives who were priests or involved in religious things in anyway.  The lack of credentials are written down to highlight the effect God’s words […]

Text: Hebrews 11:24-26 Moses faith rejected Egypt’s entanglements (vs 24) refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter… Moses knew this thing is going to keep me from pleasing God. Let me ask you this, was Moses PREDESTINED to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt or was Moses PREPARED to lead the […]

Text: Psalm 13 The theme of this psalm is found in verse five, But I have trusted in thy mercy.  Trust is not trust if you stop having it when you need it.  There are adverse circumstances that would cause David to doubt God.  There are many songs, like this psalm, that are born out […]

Text: Ephesians 6:5-8 Notice in the next few verses about working how many references there are to the Lord (6:5, 6, 7, 8); one in every verse.  Most Christians are not looking for a reward from the Lord. And most don’t think of their employment as unto the Lord anyway.  But when a Christian does […]

Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 The Lord’s supper is going back to square one.  It is remembering and resetting your relationship with Jesus Christ.  It is a self examination for someone who is saved, identifying as a Christian, in light of the Lord as their passover lamb. Desecrating the memorial (vss 17-22) (vs 17) You never […]