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  • Acts 17:16-32 The Gospel to the Pagans

    I observe while Paul is waiting on his men to come from Thessalonica what Paul does while he waits. Paul is focused on his mission from the Lord Jesus and will not be distracted…

  • Titus 2 — Sermon @ Second Birth Baptist 11/6/2022

    Theological Observation God wants his people to have the kind of lifestyle that attracts non-believers to the Gospel. I think a missing component in the average bible student is asking oneself, “what is God’s…

  • Matthew 1: The God Who Keeps His Promises

    What is the historical and literary background? The fundamental message of Jesus’ Gospel, according to Matthew, can be read and understood with little help. However, it is written for an audience that has a…

  • Psalm 19 Sermon Series on Inerrancy

    1  The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament sheweth his handywork. 2  Day unto day uttereth speech, And night unto night sheweth knowledge. 3  There is no speech nor language, Where…

  • James 4:1-10 “How To Deal with One’s Own Double-Mindedness”

    1. Background James has begun his letter with a theme of faith without hypocrisy that will run through the book into our fourth chapter. Reviewing chapter one again to notice James’ use of the…

  • Isaiah 1

    1. Historical Background “Visions” v1 Isaiah records the revelations he receives as “visions” from the Lord God. We can imagine that he “saw” the Lord speaking to him and ponder what personal impact having…

  • How To Pray While in Depression–Psalm 77

    How to pray in depression or in an extended time of sadness? Our first three verses open up with emotions that go beyond a common sadness. There are daily pains that all who live…

  • Devotional Thought About Balaam’s Character

    Numbers 22-25 records the encounter with Balaam and Balak. It is clear from Balaam’s persistence with Balak, that his inward hearts desire was the material wealth and comforts that Balak was offering. Balaam was…

  • John 8:12-20

    Key Verse: 12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” 1.…