July 2004 Archives

To Be A Servant

Date written: July 25th, 2004 Scripture ref: Matthew 20:20-28 SUBJECT: Discipleship TITLE: To Be A Servant PROPOSITION: What does it mean to be a servant? To be a servant one must 1) Have the attitude of a servant, 2) Know

An Overview of God's Home

July 20th, 2004 Genesis 1:26-28 SUBJECT: Home TITLE: An Overview of God’s Home PROPOSITION: To look at the origin, design, responsibilities, and functions of the home as God made it. OBJECTIVE: Each hearer should be able to explain what God

"Self-Righteousness"

"For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:20). The above saying of Jesus introduces within its context the fact

Observing All Things

In Matthew 28:18-20, we have these words: "And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the

Demise and Redemption

The demise of man very quickly began Soon after he was placed in the garden, For, Adam's wife Eve, Satan did deceive, And, for them, there was found no pardon. Satan told her a lie to get her to try

When I Awake

When I awake, what will I see? As I step into eternity? No longer frail or just a breath As man on earth is said to be! Sin brought death to all mankind But death for me is silver lined,

Freedom of Speech?

As far as the Christian is concerned, everything that he is, does, and says, belongs to God. So, the Christian's speech is to serve the Christian's Lord. This means that the Christian is free to speak, but only in a
If a man is baptized in a denominational church and he says he was baptize for the remission of sins, can you accept him into the fellowship of the church?

The Little Ones

I heard a story this week about a little boy in Texas who is currently residing in a children's home. When I inquired about why he was in the home, I was told that his Father placed him there on

Things That Unite--One Body

Date written: July 10th, 2004 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 Things that Unite—One Body SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things that Unite—One Body PROPOSITION: Knowing that God only acknowledges one body drives us to be that one body. We can be that one

Does a public sin need to be confessed publicly?

If a Christian falls away to sin and it is known both within the church and outside, is it necessary for that Christian to repent before the church? Could you please give some scriptures in answer? I have always been

The Church's Work of Benevolence

Date written: July 4th, 2004 Scripture ref: Galatians 6:10 SUBJECT: Benevolence TITLE: The Church's Work of Benevolence PROPOSITION: To discuss the work that the church must do in rendering benevolent deeds to be saints and non-saints. OBJECTIVE: Each listener should

Freedom

Date written: July 3rd, 2004 Scripture ref: Galatians 5:1, 13 SUBJECT: Christian Freedom TITLE: Freedom PROPOSITION: What is freedom in Christ? 1) The Christian is free from sin. 2) The Christian is free from the Old Law. 3) The Christian

How To Fight Discouragement

Recently, I have received several questions from our web site on the subject of discouragement. One person writes, "I am an evangelist but I feel let down, not wanted?" Another writes, "I am really confused right now. Everybody I ask

Is it a sin to get a sex change operation?

One of the guys at work will become a woman next week. Is this wrong in God's eyes? Many people who change gender have more chromosomes of the opposite sex than of the sex they are. People I work with

Should a minster counsel a woman by himself?

Should a minster counsel a woman by himself? What I mean is should he go over a woman's house by himself to discuss the Bible? Please give me an answer and scriptures to back this up.