Introduction A. Of all the gifts that God has given to man, life must be reckoned among the most precious. B. We are born w...
A Greater Life (AM)
Introduction A. No matter who you are or where you come from, God has the power to make you greater (Genesis 41:40; Daniel...
A Greater Reward (AM)
Introduction A. There is a great reward promised to the child of God, but it is imperative that we remain faithful in ord...
Better Things of Strangers (PM)
Introduction A. When a traveling Levite passed by a Jebusite city to stay the night in a town belonging to Israelites, i...
Back to School!
Introduction A. This is the time of year dreaded most by every young person (and teacher) in the nation—the time to get back to the classroom. B. There are many ways in which the Christian walk is like going to school, except there are no summer vacations in Christianity. I. There is some homework required. A. This re-enforces the things we learn in the classroom and also makes us aware of things we may need to study further...
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?
Introduction A. Because Jesus was unable to carry His cross the entire way to Golgotha (cf. Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26), a man named Simon was compelled to bear it behind Him (John 19:17). B. Jesus said that all who wish to come after Him must take up their crosses and follow Him (Luke 9:23). I. Jesus has asked us to deny ourselves. A. Jesus had to deny Himself in order to confess Himself (1 Timothy 6:13; Mark 14:61-62)...