Feb 15, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
From time to time, you and I need to remind ourselves that we are very blest people. Amen? That statement could take us in many directions, but I have a special one in mind this afternoon. We were never directly a part – or else we were rescued from – the religious...
Feb 15, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
I hope that you aren’t here today with plans to listen to something new. My commission is not to entertain you, and I am not some sort of cult leader with new revelation from God. My job is to teach you what the Lord has already revealed in His Word, and a part of...
Feb 13, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
The first record in the books of the First Baptist Church of Boston reads: “The 28th of the third month, 1665, in Charlestown, Massachusetts, the Church of Christ, commonly, though falsely, called Anabaptists, were gathered together, and entered into fellowship...
Feb 12, 2015 | Wednesday
I suppose that all of us at one time or another have said – either seriously or in jest – “Well, that’s easy for you to say.” Or maybe its been some other form – “It’s easier said than done,” or “Words are cheap.” These phrases...
Feb 9, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
As I have said many times, I don’t like to speculate on prophecy. There are churches whose evangelism is built solely on wild, speculative eschatology. They seem to be trying to frighten people into Heaven; not a bad thing in itself – but certainly not enough. Some of...
Feb 9, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Biblical Executions: Which of the following is not a synonym for “to execute” (excrete; enforce; perform; put to death)? Excrete More often than not, in the Bible “to execute” means to (kill; carry out; lynch; administer)? Admin, carry out What...
Feb 8, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
The Lord Jesus and His disciples were exiting Herod’s Temple for the last time. As He was leaving, He said to the Pharisees, “Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.” Then at some point, while looking back “one of this disciples saith unto him,...
Feb 6, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
It was on this day in 1801 that George Boardman was born. The place was Livermore, Maine and his father was the Baptist pastor in that community. George was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1825 and later that year, along with his wife, Sarah, he set sail for the...
Feb 5, 2015 | Wednesday
When the word “race” is mentioned, there could be all kinds of images that arise. The first in some people’s minds involves skin color and ethnic origin. Then we have the Iron Man competition here in Coeur d’Alene, with three types of races and where the...
Feb 4, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Presidente Prudente, Sao Paulo Dear Christian Brethren, Greetings in Our Lord. It was brought to my attention that I had not sent out a prayer letter update for awhile. I could not believe it but this one is the first one this year that I have written. I am sorry for...
Feb 4, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 2Tim.2:10 Blest and Loved, Dear ours in the Christ, David, your family and church of God at you, the grace and blessings of God,...
Feb 2, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
Biblical Earthquakes: During creation’s first “recorded” earthquake, what event was taking place (Noah’s flood; Christ’s death; Adam’s expulsion from the garden; the giving of the law)? Ex. 19:18 What other physical phenomena took place that day (thunder...
Feb 1, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
Once again, we come to a scripture from which I have never preached a full message. And I can’t believe it after 45 years in the ministry. Thankfully, I have referred to these verses and quoted them many, many times. But I’ve never invited your extended attention to...
Feb 1, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning
This is the seventh time that we have read Jesus’ words “woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites.” There are other denunciations in this chapter, but this is the seventh time for this particular turn-of-phrase. “Woe unto you, scribes and...
Jan 30, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History
Ulrich Zwingli was a Protestant reformer living in Switzerland. In 1523 he publically stated that it was better to baptize children when they became old enough to understand what they were doing, because, as he said, there was no clear utterance in the New Testament...
Jan 29, 2015 | Wednesday
There are a lot of organizations in the world which run on volunteer labor. Go into any hospital or museum and notice the people serving without pay. Sometimes the leadership of the group is highly paid, but often the grunt work is done free of charge. Why do those...
Jan 26, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening
When I was first saved and hearing my first Christian sermons – first at my home church, then while away at University and finally at Bible school – it appeared that my pastors believed that there was only one use for this scripture. They dogmatically declared that...
Jan 25, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia
The doctrine of Disease (and other physical maladies). The theme of Proverbs, including chapter 4 is (wisdom; grace; salvation; Satan). Wisdom – Prov. 1:2-3; 4:5 Generally speaking, with the blessing of Proverbs, comes (long life; health to their flesh; extreme...
Jan 25, 2015 | Bible Doctrine
Introduction: What will happen to a large building which doesn’t have a good foundation? Is the foundation the most beautiful or memorable part of the building? What is the foundation of all Bible doctrines? If the Word of God was written by men, no matter how good...
Jan 25, 2015 | Bible Doctrine
His Existence: When you write a letter or an email, do you try to prove that you are the author? Do people with Facebook accounts have to constantly prove who they are? How do people know that Facebook posts and email letters are from the people they claim to be? Is...
Jan 25, 2015 | Bible Doctrine
Introduction: In our memory verse, we see God described as three distinct persons. There are other verses which show this distinction as well. And there are many scriptures which show each person of the Trinity with one or more of the characteristics of deity. What is...
Jan 25, 2015 | Bible Doctrine
Introduction: How would you define the word “attribute”? What is the difference between God’s attributes and God’s essence or nature? (Nothing, expression, deity.) Many theologians say that God has ten attributes, but some of these seem to overlap; name...
Jan 25, 2015 | Bible Doctrine
Introduction: Would you say that there is a difference between the “Doctrine of Christ” and the “Doctrine of Jesus?” How many “Jesus’es” have there been throughout the centuries? How many “Christ’s” have there been? What...
Jan 25, 2015 | Bible Doctrine
Give me three synonyms for “deity” Is there a difference between saying that Jesus is divine and declaring that Jesus is deity? In the days when Jesus of Nazareth ministered on earth, was He recognized as deity? What percentage of the Jewish population...
Jan 25, 2015 | Bible Doctrine
Introduction: A lot of books on Systematic Theology begin to speak of the work of Christ at His crucifixion. Why is this correct, but then the other hand how is this misleading? Christ – Son of God Do you suppose that the Son of God “worked” during...
Jan 25, 2015 | Bible Doctrine
The Importance of the Resurrection of Christ. Which world religion which bases its claim to acceptance on the resurrection of its founder? (Mormonism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism) How strong, or important, is the relationship between the death of Christ and His...
Jan 25, 2015 | Bible Doctrine
Introduction: What do we mean by Jesus’ ascension? (His incarnation, His resurrection, His transfiguration, His glorification) To “ascend” means to do what? (To glorify, to magnify, to climb, to reside) Which of these scriptures DO NOT refer to Christ’s...
Jan 25, 2015 | Bible Doctrine
Introduction: Should Christians have more than a passing interest in the Holy Spirit? Absolutely When Paul says in I Cor. 12:1 – “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant,” what is the Greek word for “gifts?”...
Jan 25, 2015 | Bible Doctrine
Introduction: What is the relationship between God the Father and the Holy Spirit? (Friends, relatives, co-equals, inseparable) Does the fact that certain deeds are first ascribed to one Person of the God-head and then to one of the others prove the inconsistency or...
Jan 25, 2015 | Bible Doctrine
Man’s Creation: If given enough time (a billion years; a trillion years; a hundred trillion years) could man have evolved from an amoeba or a bit of protein? (No; yes; maybe; in some people’s dreams) Has modern science, with all of its learning and technology, been...
