Sermons on Christian Living

Failure of Education, The - Ecclesiastes 1:8-11:  To many in our school systems and other areas of education the main problem solver is education.  Solomon, however, will show you that education does not solve everything and once again all is vanity under the sun.

Failure of Labor, The - Ecclesiastes 1:1-8:  Do you labor and labor in something only to find that it is all vanity?  Find out what Ecclesiastes has to say about it.

Failures in Fellowship - Leviticus 6:1-7:  Historically, the word fellow means to lay money; as to lay money down. A fellow was one who financially supported a business deal with someone else; a business partner.  Fellowship then is to be united together in covenant for a common purpose.

Father Abraham - Genesis 18:19: We know much from the Bible about Abraham. We know that he is called a friend of God and we know he received the promised seed of Isaac. In this message we will look at Abraham as an example of a biblical father. What kind of father or parent are you?

Field of Inheritance, The - Jeremiah 32:1-15: As believers, we have an amazing inheritance. In this story the Lord commands Jeremiah to buy a field from his uncle in his hometown of Anathoth. Jeremiah is unlikely to get any benefit from the field, but he is to buy it anyway. God uses this event to promise future restoration of Israel. Fields will again be bought and sold in the land. This is a message of hope and promise in a time of destruction.

Fifth Month, The - Zechariah 7:1-3: Ab is the Jewish name for the fifth month in the religious calendar and the eleventh month of the civil calendar. This non-biblical name began to be used during the Babylonian captivity. The Bible simply calls this month the �fifth month.� This designation is found ten times in the Bible. The month of Ab begins with the new moon of August and always has thirty days. Agriculturally, the month of Ab is known in Israel as the time for the ripening of grapes, figs, and olives. 

Five Reasons Christians Fail to Finish the Course: The Christian life is pictured in the Bible as a race to run; a course to finish. The Apostle Paul was determined to finish his course with joy and the ministry which he had received of the Lord (Acts 20:24). Shortly before his death, he could give this testimony: �I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith� (2Timothy 4:7). Notice, he had finished his course.

For That Thy Name is Near - Psalm 75:1:  Most people picture God as a grandfather way up in Heaven that is out of touch with what is going on, but we serve a God who is near to us.

Furtherance of the Gospel, The - Part 1- Philippians 1:12-18: The church has several ministries that minister to the Lord and His people, but the church has only one main ministry in the world. That ministry is to further the gospel of Jesus Christ at any cost.

Furtherance of the Gospel, The - Part 2 - Philippians 1:12-18: The church has several ministries that minister to the Lord and His people, but the church has only one main ministry in the world. That ministry is to further the gospel of Jesus Christ at any cost.

Getting Used to the Things of God - Revelation 3:14-19: We live in a day when we have all of the resources we need to be a good Christian.  We have multiple Bibles in each home, a church on every corner, Bible teachers and material at our disposal 24 hours a day.  There has never been a day when there were so many different ways to serve the Lord by practice, preaching and publishing. Yet we have allowed the spirit of Laodicea to deaden us.  We like the Laodiceans are �lukewarm�, growing cold on the things of God. 

Go For the Gold - 1Corinthians 9:24-27:  Paul used sporting events to describe the spiritual life. He especially used the foot race. Believers are compared to runners in a race. Are you ready to run so that you may obtain the prize?

He Maketh No Mistake - Romans 8:28:  One of the greatest blessings of the Christian life is the providential care of the Lord.  No matter what you are going through the Lord is working it out to your good.

The Heart of the Matter 1Kings 8:37-40: Our works are a product of what is going on in our hearts. When God looks on your heart, what does He see?

The Inheritance of the Saints - Ephesians 1:15-19:  Paul prayed for the Ephesians that the eyes of their understanding might be enlightened so that they might see, among other things, the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. One of the greatest blessings for which God�s people need to be thankful is their inheritance in Christ.

The Institution of Marriage - Genesis 2:7-8: God created man and gave him work to do, but there was still something lacking. Man was alone. God saw that this was not good, and so he brought forth the woman out of the man and presented her to Adam. Do you see your marriage as instituted by God and as such one of the most valuable possessions you have this side of Heaven?

It's Almost Suppertime - Luke 14:15-24:  A feast was made and many were bidden, but when they would not come the servant was sent to the streets, highways and the hedges.  If you have accepted the invitation then you should be acting as the servant to bring in others.

Lessons from the Encampment - Numbers 2:1-2: Here is a group of people who have escaped the wrath of God by putting their faith in the shed blood of a Passover lamb. They are in the midst of a strange place traveling to a land that flows with milk and honey. We find that God is giving instructions for how the Israelites are to camp. Now we will find a few principles that will help us as we travel through our own wilderness. Have you been making light of the details of your life?  Have you been disobedient to God in those areas?  Have you considered what your disobedience in those areas is doing to those around you?

Lessons From the Storms of Life - Luke 8:22-25: The storms and trials of life are as sure to come your way as the breath you just took. We must work not to get bitter in the storm but, rather rejoice that our Father is allowing us another opportunity to learn.

The Life of Ezra - What convinced God to label one of the books of the Bible, Ezra?  Ezra didn't rebuild the temple or anything of significance during his life but he obviously did something to merit having a book named after him.

Little Is Much When God Is In It - John 6:1-11: The faith of the disciples was small, the resources were small and the need was large. How could such a large multitude be fed with little resources and a weak faith? It would take action on God's part.

Limiting the Holy God - Psalm 78:40-41:  John Calvin's doctrine doesn't work here.  Do you limit God?

The Lord Our Rereward - Isaiah 52:12- What is a rereward?  How is it a blessing that God is our rereward?

Lovest Thou Me - John 21:15-17:  We know that Christ loved and continues to love us. But do we know how important it is that we love Him? The Bible states in no uncertain terms that if God is our Father, then we will love Christ (John 8:42).

A Man Sent From God - John 1:6-7:  There is a great famine in the land for men who will take a stand for God.  John the Baptist was such a man, what about you?

Merchants of Souls - Ezekiel 13:17-21: Interpretation of the women that sew pillows to armholes and hunt for the souls of men � soothsayers; fortune tellers, sorcerers. The ones Ezekiel is called to pronounce judgment against are hunting the souls of God�s people and polluting God among His people. This points to a broader application. This message focuses on those who make merchandise of God�s people in order to pollute God among His people.

The Ministry of Barnabas - Acts 4:36-37: Do you have an honest love and burden for those who are saved and fallen by the wayside?  According to 1John 4:20, �If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen.�  Will you be a Barnabas?  Will you give of yourself to help another?

The Ministry of Wisdom - Proverbs 7:4-8:3:  On one side of the street the strange woman is enticing the simple man to commit sin, but at the same time on the other side of the street, wisdom is crying out with blessings to offer.  Who will you hear?

Never Alone - Judges 6:13: Not a message about one person like Gideon, but about a condition of this life. It is called despair meaning all hope is gone. The Lord has left us on our own. Throughout scripture, God gives us examples of those who seemed to be left by the Lord and thought they had been deserted by Him but later found that He hadn't left them at all.

New Wine in New Bottles - Luke 5:33-39: Why do the disciples of Jesus not fast like the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees? 1) Their circumstances are different (their bridegroom is with them). 2) The message Christ brings does not just amend the old way; it is radically different and brings complete change.

The Opening of the Ear - Deuteronomy 15:12-18:  We look on service today as something beneath our dignity. However, Jesus said, �And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant�. And here, in this passage, a temporary servant becomes a lifetime servant of his own free will. What is the Lord trying to teach us?

Our Purpose on Earth - Galatians 1:1-5:  Why are we here?  What am I supposed to do?  Who am I?  Why didn't God just take me on to Heaven after He saved me?  These questions and many others can be answered by looking into the word of God.

Our Spiritual Warfare - Ephesians 6:10-13: We are in a war. All of you may not be hearing the gunfire and seeing the smoke rise as the enemy attacks but that does not mean that the war has ceased. There are other people and other times perhaps even now where the sky is filled with smoke and gunshots are going off left and right. What should we do in such times? What should we be looking for? Why is the enemy attacking so strong? Who will help us?

Our Vanity in Judgment - Ecclesiastes 3:16-22:  In the place of judgment and in the place of righteousness was there found wickedness.  Solomon declares that God will judge both the wicked and the righteous.

Our Vanity in Time - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8:  To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.  Our timing on earth is vain unless the Lord be with us.

Paths of Deception-1Timothy 4:1-3- The Deceiver is at work in the world today. He does not stop at deceiving the lost, but seeks also to deceive the saints.

The Peace that Dwells Within - Psalm 37:1-8: The saints are told three times to �fret not� (v.1, 7, 8). Fret comes from a root word meaning to eat or to devour. We will find that Jesus Christ is the only solution to the disease of a fretting heart.

Prepared for Spiritual Battle - 2Corinthians 2:10-11:  One of the greatest defenses against any enemy is knowing where he is likely to attack and what strategy he is like to take. God gives us this knowledge through His word.  Are you prepared?

Promotion Day - 2Corinthians 5:1-8:  Looking for a promotion?  You may be looking in the wrong direction.

The Purpose of Prayer - 1Timothy 2:2-8:  This book of the Bible was written to a young preacher.  In this chapter we find a commandment to pray but not only that we also have the purpose for praying.

Raising Children God's Way - Proverbs 22:6:  The only way to begin to reach the masses is to begin at home by training your children in the way they should go.  What can we learn from this passage in Proverbs to help us do it God's way?

Remove Not the Ancient Landmarks - Proverbs 22:28:  Those that have gone on before us established some foundations.  They took stands for various things and God calls upon us to hold on to those things.  Are you removing the landmarks or fighting to keep them?

Sacrifice of Thanksgiving - Leviticus 7:11-15:  The first reference to thanksgiving in the Bible is in the description of the thanksgiving offering. It shows us the true value and of a thankful heart. Through it, we learn how God's expects us to practice thankfulness.

Say It With Deeds - Hebrews 11:4: Abel lived about 6,000 years ago. He did not leave behind any books. In fact, we do not have a single quotation from his lips. Yet, God gives testimony that he being dead yet speaks.

Seeing is Believing - Or is it? - 1Kings 10:1-7:  The queen of Sheba did not believe the words she had heard about Solomon and the glory of his reign until she had seen it for herself. This supports the truth of the old saying: seeing is believing. But does it?

Serving With Love - Genesis 29:13-20: What is the purpose of your life? Would you serve the Lord if the only option presented to you was a job that you did not like to do? Do you murmur and complain in front of your friends, coworkers, or children about serving the Lord? Is your heart right in service? If not maybe you should go back to the example of Jacob and serve with love.

The Seven Myths of Education - Ecclesiastes 1:16-18:  We are told so many things about what education is and how it can be obtained.  Find out what the scriptures have to say about the world's philosophy.

Sins of the Elder Brother - Luke 15:11-13:  We often hear of the sins of the prodigal son but the truth is that most of us are guilty of the sins of the elder brother.

Stewards of the Mysteries of God - 1Corinthians 4:1-7:  A steward is one who is put in charge of something that does not belong to him. We are stewards.  How are you doing with what God has given you?

The Sufficiency of Christ - John 1:16-17:  The demands of the Christian life are great. You are not sure if you can match up. The truth is, you cannot. We can only serve the Lord fully through His enabling grace and power. That is the message of this sermon.

The Taming of the Tongue - James 3:1-5:  The tongue is an unruly evil.  To bridle the tongue is to accomplish a great thing.  If only we could only surrender our tongue to glorify God.

The Temptations of John the Baptist - John 1:19-22:  We often focus on the temptations of the flesh and the world and what they offer. However, many of our greatest struggles come from the temptations of life. We wonder who we are, what we have accomplished, and if followed the right path. John the Baptist dealt with these temptations. We need to learn to handle them as he did.

That Other Gospel - Galatians 1:1-9:  The Apostle Paul was shocked. He marveled that the Galatians had so quickly left the pure teachings of Christ and His gospel in order to follow another gospel. But this other gospel is still with us today. It always starts with the gospel of Christ. Then, it simply adds something, anything, to that gospel. Be sure that you have the pure gospel as your foundation for eternal life.

There is Still Water in the Rock - Numbers 20:1-11:  The children of Israel are in Kadesh, the place where they decided that they could not go and possess the land of Canaan.  The people are thirsty.  The Lord has provided water already out of a rock in Horeb.  This is a chapter of trials.

Therefore I Hated Life - Ecclesiastes 2:9-11:  Have you ever just hated life and perhaps wanted to die?  Some would say that you must be wicked to feel this way, but actually the list of people in the Bible who wanted the same would be a who's who list on knowing God.

Those That Stand By - Zechariah 3:7:  Joshua the priest is given a promise that if he will walk in the ways of the Lord and keep His charge that he (Joshua) can walk among "these that stand by".  Who are those that stand by?  What is the blessing of walking among them?

To Be the People of God - Deuteronomy 27:9-10; 29:12-13:  The covenant of Moab deals more with the heart and the motive of love. We will look at one of the major provisions of the covenant and apply it to our lives.

The Triumph of Faith - Exodus 14:1-31:  Anyone ever tell you just have faith?  It's a lot easier said than done.  See some things here about faith and it's rewards.

Troubled on Every Side - 2Corinthians 4:8; 7:5: The phrase "troubled on every side" is found two times in the scriptures, both found in 2Corinthians. Paul is in Macedonia and seems to be going through a time of trial. Here he is talking about the distresses, and trials and troubles he is going through. How does the apostle Paul handle being troubled on every side? How do you handle troubles and trials?

Turn Us Again - Psalm 80: In this psalm, Israel has suffered affliction and destruction and now seeks the help of God her Shepherd. Israel is as a vine which once filled the land in prosperity but has been burned and cut down. The psalmist pleas with God to visit this vine and cause His face to shine on them once again.

Two are Better Than One - Ecclesiastes 4:9-12:  A verse by verse study in the Book of Ecclesiastes.  This section gives several practical reasons why two are better than one.

Unprepared For the Blessings of God - Zechariah 7:1-14; 8:1-23:  We often get caught up in the times in which we live. When this happens, we become victims in our minds and lose our zeal for true service to God. This, in turn, leads to sin and judgment. The Lord will soon return. Are you ready?

The Vanity of Elevation to Power and Plenty - Ecclesiastes 4:1-6:  Some would say that if they just got that next pay raise or the promotion that all of their problems would be solved but not so according to the Bible, for even this is vanity.

The Vanity of Luxury - Ecclesiastes 2:1-8:  Solomon had everything.  He had houses, vineyards, gardens, pools of water, servants and maidens, men singers and women singers.  Yet once again he found this to be vanity.

Vexation of Labour - Ecclesiastes 2:18-22:  You spend your whole life working and setting aside money only to leave it to the next generation and as Solomon says "who knoweth whether he shall be a wise man or a fool".

The Vow of the Nazarite - Numbers 6:1-8:  An interesting look into Biblical separation by looking at the vow of the Nazarite. 

The Walk of A Young Man - Psalm 119:1-8:  The heart of a young man who loves God and loves His word, who desires to live for God.  Do you love Him?

The Way of the Lord - Psalm 77:Have you ever read footprints in the sand?  According to Psalm 77 the footprints of God are not known. 

What to Do With Daily Sins - Psalm 32:1-5: When you get saved, the Lord takes care of your sin debt. However, daily sins can creep in and hinder fellowship. We must go to the Lord and confess these sins so that fellowship can be restored. There is absolutely no excuse for a Christian to have some sin between him/her and the Lord.

What's Wrong With God? - Jeremiah 2:4-9: People today have no concept of loyalty. We are wishy-washy. Today you love something and tomorrow you will hate it. We make decisions quicker than you can blink and then forsake them just as fast. The bad thing is that this has rolled over into our relationship with God.

When God Gives His Answer - Habakkuk 3:16-19: Habakkuk is a man who had a heart crying out o God. He didn't understand all of the things going on. He calls out to the Lord for help and God answers him. 

Why Elijah's Prayer was Answered - 1Kings 18:41-46: Elijah received mighty answers to his bold prayers. The text before us provides insight into why these audacious prayers were answered by God. We would do well to learn from Elijah�s example.

Without the Camp - Hebrews 13:9-16:  The lepers were told to go without the camp.  At one time it was a place of uncleanness, yet we are called to go outside the camp.

The Wonder of it All - Romans 8:31-39:  Many believers today seem to lose the wonder of what God has done for them. Paul never lost that wonder. You hear this wonder in his testimony of 1Timothy 1:12-17. You see it in this passage as well. It begins, �What shall we say to these things?�

A Word For Weary Soldiers - 2Timothy 2:11-13:  As soldiers we are to endure hardness, but sometimes we can get weary in the battle.  This passage has a word for you.  Also deals with 2Timothy 2:12 on the word "deny".

The Work of the Body on Earth - Philippians 1:1-11:  The Book of Philippians is a very practical book.  In it we find many admonitions to the believer of how to carry out the work of Jesus Christ while on this earth.

Ye are the Branches - John 15:1-8: God must really enjoy gardens, trees and flowers. He planted a garden eastward in Eden and walked there with Adam (Genesis 2:8; Genesis 3:8). The Lord Jesus during His earthly ministry resorted oftentimes to a garden place to pray and near the throne of God we find a river and a tree of life bearing fruit. In John 15, were likened to branches shooting forth from the vine. This vine represents the Lord Jesus. God is the husbandman and He cares for the fruitfulness of the branches. What would He find should He come today?