Archive for January, 2010
Respect the Aged
Sunday, January 31st, 2010Any who willingly and thoughtlessly mistreat and dishonor the aged show contempt for God as well as a shortsighted view of life. There are godly reasons why we are to show respect for the aged. Continue reading
Does God Cause Natural Disasters?
Sunday, January 31st, 2010On January 12, 2010 the island nation of Haiti was devastated by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. Of its nine million residents, it is estimated that 200,000 lost their lives, another 250,000 were injured, and two million became homeless. News of this tragedy was brought to our attention on a daily basis. Politicians and celebrities appealed to Americans to donate money to help the people of Haiti. All of the pain and suffering caused by this earthquake lead some to ask why God would allow such a thing to happen. Continue reading
The Parable of the Sower
Sunday, January 31st, 2010When Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom, some wanted to hear, some did not believe (Matt. 13:58) or repent (Matt. 11:20), and others wanted to destroy Him. (Matt. 12:14) Jesus began to teach in parables to weed out those who had hardened hearts from those who had enough interest to ask questions. (Matt. 13:10-17)
All people will be identified as having one of these four hearts which includes you and me. (Matt. 13:1-9, 18-23)
Weekly Bible Reading: Week Four
Monday, January 25th, 2010Why be a Christian?
Sunday, January 24th, 2010In 1951 a man died and left in his will $75,000 for those who were fundamentally Christians. Based on the testimony, the Judge declared that a Christian can believe almost anything or nothing and gave the money to charity.
What a shame that the infallible, inerrant, and inspired standard of God’s word wasn’t opened to define who is a Christian!
In this lesson, we will give three reasons why you should be a Christian & remain faithful!
Truth’s Consequences
Sunday, January 24th, 2010The consequences of truth are sometimes bitter. Many a man has lost his job, or home, or friends, or life because of his stand for truth. Many a preacher has been ousted from the pulpit, having neither house nor salary, because he preached the truth. Many a person has had his name slandered and maligned because of truth. With all such people, love for truth is greater than love for comfort, security, or even life itself. Continue reading
Why Isn’t the Gospel More Appealing
Sunday, January 24th, 2010God does not seek to appeal to men and draw them by having the church to become an entertaining worship experience, or dynamic music, or good instructions on how to make money and have good health. He could have, but did not. Continue reading
Weekly Bible Reading: Week Three
Monday, January 18th, 2010Attitudes Toward Death
Sunday, January 17th, 2010Some deny the reality of death. Some fear death so they avoid all mention of it. Some don’t care- let’s eat drink and be merry. Others curse God who would allow it. Others in despair commit suicide. What is your attitude toward death?
Are you prepared for it? A lot will depend on your attitude towards God & the application of God’s word in your life.