~~~~~~~ No 28 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 2:1-3** But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of…
When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah. I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah. (Psalms 32:3-5) ~~~~ This sermon was preached…
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. (Proverbs 16:20) *1/ Handling the matter of our own souls salvation wisely. 2/ Handling the matter of a sinful heart wisely. 3/ Scriptural principles for handling matters wisely. 4/ Some further examples from scripture of handling matters wisely.* There was not time to look at the further examples. They…
For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. (Malachi 3:6) *1/ Who the LORD is - "I am the LORD" 2/ The attribute of the LORD that our attention is drawn to - "I change not" 3/ The mercy joined to this attribute - "Therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed."* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the theological significance of God's immutability as revealed in…
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. (Psalms 119:130) *1/ God's word. 2/ The entrance of God's word. 3/ The entrance known by what it gives - Light and understanding.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon emphasizes the necessity of deeply internalizing Scripture rather than merely reading it as a duty. It establishes the divine origin and authority of the…
~~~~~~~ No 27 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 1:16-21** For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, .....We have also a more sure word of prophecy; .....holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. *1/ Peter and the Apostles made known the power the coming of our Lord. 2/ They were NOT following cunningly devised fables. 3/ They WERE eye…
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. (Psalms 37:23) *1/ A good man as described in this psalm. 2/ Steps in life ordered by God. 3/ The LORD's delight in the way of his people. 4/ Points of application.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon expounds on Psalm 37:23, emphasizing that the steps of a righteous person are divinely ordered and pleasing to God. It…
For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. (2 Corinthians 5:1) ~~~~~ A morning devotional taken online audio to the Brighton Bethesda Home. A reading / hymn sheet is available in PDF below. ~~~~~~ **Address summary:** This devotional meditation explores the Christian hope of resurrection…
Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. (Exodus 17:8) *1/ God's deliverance from bondage. 2/ God's people as pilgrims - Hebrews 11:13 3/ God's people under attack. 4/ God's way of deliverance.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the spiritual journey of believers by drawing parallels between the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and the Christian life. It highlights that deliverance…
No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. (John 6:44) *1/ The way of salvation - coming unto Jesus - "Come to me" 2/ The way all come that do come - Drawn by the Father through the Holy Spirit. 3/ The means used to draw sinners to Christ.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon expounds on John 6:44, emphasizing that no one can come to…
The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. (Psalms 68:11) ~~~~~ A Lord's Day Afternoon Service. ~~~~~ **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the divine origin of Scripture and preaching through the lens of Psalm 68:11, emphasizing that God actively gives His Word for various purposes. It highlights how providence aligns with biblical truth to provide assurance,…