IntroductionA. The shadows of the Old Testament remind us that God knows what He is doing, and they also show us how grea...
The Good Samaritan (AM)
Introduction A. The parable of the good Samaritan is both charming and inspiring from anyone’s point of view. B. Here J...
Beyond the Grave
Introduction A. Man has promoted a lot of ideas about what lies beyond the grave, but we want to know what Jesus says about it. B. Were it not for the Scriptures, we would be completely in the dark about what awaits us when we die. C. In Luke 16, Jesus offers us a rare glimpse at eternity. Discussion I. Jesus shows us what will really matter when we die. A. He shows us that our money won’t matter to anyone...
You Can’t Take It with You
Introduction A. For those who entered the Nazi work camps during World War II, nothing remained of their former lives...
The Significance of the Resurrection
Introduction A. Recent years have seen a steady rise in the number of critics who question the miracles recorded in the Scriptures. B. Since the early days, there have been false ideas about the greatest miracle of all—the resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:12; 2 Timothy 2:18). I. The resurrection of Jesus rests at the core of the Gospel message. A. The resurrection was part of OT prophecy (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). B. It is supported...
A Mansion Over the Hilltop
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know (John 14:1-4, KJV).
After a recent hospital visit, I found a...
"Oh, Think of the Home Over There"
Introduction
A. Although we usually reflect of the home over there when a loved one has passed away, Christians would do good to think more often about the heavenly place.
B. Peter said that our hope is reserved in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-5).
C. Heaven will be more beautiful than anything we have ever imagined, any place we have ever been or seen, and anything we have ever enjoyed.
What is Heaven?
A. Heaven is...