Andronicus and Junia – Romans 16:5-7

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 Despite the scripture that we just read, I hope that you’ll notice that I’m not going to preach on Mary. There just isn’t enough told us about this lady to give us even a two point message. There isn’t even enough to link her to others in this...

Chosen in the Lord – Romans 16:13

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 It was a beautiful wedding. The bride was gorgeous, the weather was perfect, and there were plenty of loving friends and relatives. The bride and her family had planned well, and the wedding party had rehearsed sufficiently. The ceremony went quite well. There were...

Salute One Another – Romans 16:16

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 Years ago, I discovered an interesting Greek word, which pops up here in verse 16. It is “allelon” (al-lay’-lone), and it is translated “one another” in this verse. It is not a particularly significant word in itself, but it ties...

The Importance of Doctrine – Romans 16:17-18

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 Mom has gone to the grocery store, and one of the things on her shopping list is cantaloup. When she comes to a bin with more than fifty cantaloups, how will she know which is the very best? Some shoppers make their decision based upon the color of the fruit, while...

How should we Treat Heretics? – Romans 16:17-18

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 As most of you are aware, I believe that all proper sermons should have three points and end in a poem. Under this criteria, we will not have a sermon this evening. Of course, I am being facetious, because sermons can come in many shapes and sizes, and very rarely do...

Defending the Simple – Romans 16:17-19

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 I have not had the privilege of visiting many of the churches in the Midwest. There were a few 35 years ago, while I was on missionary deputation, which gave me the invitation to visit, but I regret missing a few of others. For example, I’ve always wanted to...

Satan Bruised – Romans 16:17-20

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 There are a great many arguments against becoming a true, Bible-believing Christian. In fact there are more arguments against becoming a Christian than for becoming a Christian. But the weight of those arguments are vastly different. They are like comparing...

Timotheus, my Workfellow – Romans 16:21-24

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 Timotheus – also known as Timothy – is a man whom most Bible students know fairly well. He is mentioned in Acts, Romans, I & II Corinthians, Philippians, Colossians, I & II Thessalonians, Philemon and Hebrews. In addition to these, there are two...

I, Tertius – Romans 16:22

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 We are approaching the end of our two and a half year study of the Book of Romans. There isn’t a lot of material yet to cover, other than a few names and the final conclusion. But there are lessons in both of these – even though not every name is...

Men of Single Virtues – Romans 16:23

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 I don’t know if you have seen it or not, so I bring it to your attention – Nearly all of the people mentioned in this chapter have only one thing mentioned after their name. There are a few exceptions, but Rufus was chosen, Mary labored, and Timothy was a...

Paul’s Parting Blessing – Romans 16:24

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 I confess that I have borrowed this outline from C.H. Spurgeon. This is not his sermon, but it is his outline. And he certainly would never have begun any message with this kind of introduction. Sports FANS are prone to think that they can perform better on the field...

May God be Glorified in Us – Romans 16:25-27

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 Unless Kraig and Rochelle visit, we usually only have one dog at our house. But that one dog has learned from an expert and is an excellent beggar. When Mom starts cooking a meal, his nose begins to work. By the time that the food is on the table, if his olfactory...

Establishing Power – Romans 16:25-27

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 If you have glanced at the title to this morning’s message you might have read it incorrectly. It is not “Establishing POWER,” but “ESTABLISHING power.” Paul’s letter to the Romans concludes with a doxology. A doxology is an...

The Perseverance of the Saint – Romans 16:25-27

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 My purpose this evening is to try to help you to see the difference between the preservation of the saints and the perseverance of those saints. That door is opened to us through this scripture, but there are many other scriptures as well. Most Baptists say that they...

The Obedience of Faith – Romans 16:25-27

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 One of the problems with modern Christendom – including evangelical Christianity – is that so much of it is considered to be voluntary. This is not true of most non-Christian religions, and it isn’t true with basic Roman Catholicism. For them there...

According to the Commandment – Romans 16:25-27

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

 Some of you may be wishing that I’d hurry up and finish this study of Romans. For whatever reason – good or bad – you want to move on, and I understand. But you need to understand that I feel somewhat like a parent. For 18 or 20 years I have been...

God Only Wise – Romans 16:27

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

Paul is concluding this letter to Rome with a doxology. He is expressing his praise to the Lord, but as most preachers are prone to do, he interrupted himself mid-sentence. “Now to him that is of power to stablish you…to God only wise, be glory through...

Grand Central Station – Romans 16:27

Jan 14, 2015 | Romans

Have you ever heard of “Grand Central Station”? There are few adults who haven’t. I’m sorry to say that it doesn’t exist – at least it doesn’t exactly exist – or doesn’t exist anymore. The place in all the movies...

Confession and Biblical Couples – I John 1:9

Jan 13, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia

Confession as found in the Bible. In English, “to confess,” is (to point out someone who is guilty; to admit to the truth; to suggest something; to acknowledge fully). Not – suggest Synonyms might include (disavow; divulge; declare; disclose) Not – disavow...

Commands in the Bible – Colossians 3:22

Jan 13, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia

Christian obedience to the Lord’s commands: We must (crucify the flesh; meditate in the scriptures; make New Year’s resolutions; faithfully attend church) if we would like to “observe to do” the Lord’s will. “This book of the law shall not...

Churches – Matthew 16:18

Jan 13, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia

General Biblical Ecclesiology: By Biblical definition a “church” is (an assembly; a denomination; a building for religious exercises; a called out assembly). Called out assembly An church which cannot assemble is (an anomaly; a misnomer; a fraud; a...

Woe unto You – Matthew 23:13-15

Jan 12, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Evening

The word “woe” is used in thirty-three verses of the New Testament. It is one rendition of the Greek word “ouai” (oo-ah’-ee). I mention this because “ouai” is also translated as “alas” in three verses in the Book of...

Antidote for Phariseeism – Matthew 23:8-12

Jan 12, 2015 | Matthew, Sunday Morning

There are Bible subjects which cannot be preached too often. For example, a proper presentation of the Gospel cannot be preached too much, although the approach ought to be changed as often as possible. And, of course, the Lord Jesus Himself cannot be studied too...

Children in the Bible – Psalm 127:3

Jan 12, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia

General Statements about Children: “He that __________________ his rod _____________________ his son: but he that __________________ him chasteneth him betimes.” Prov. 13:24 Who is very likely to bring his mother to shame (the prodigal; the prodigy; the...

Biblical Caves and Cities – Psalm 127:1

Jan 11, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia

Biblical Caves: After Lot fled from the cities of destruction, he and his daughters lived in a cave near (Sodom; Gommorah; Hebron; Zoar). Zoar – Gen. 19:30 Sarah was buried in a cave at (Sinai; Machpelah, Makkedah; Adullam). Machpelah – Gen. 23:19 Who of...

Boats, Brides, Brooks & Burials – Isaiah 61:10

Jan 10, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia

Noah built an ark, literally a (barge; boat; vessel; submarine). Vessel – as was the Ark of the Covenant Noah’s ark was built like (a barge; an ocean liner; a frigate; a freighter). Barge-like It was made of (shittim wood; steel; gopher skins; gopher wood). Gopher...

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Jan 9, 2015 | This Sunday in Baptist History

Thomas Jefferson Fisher died on this day in 1866 at the early age of 56. Fisher was born in Kentucky and born again there in his sixteenth year, after which he joined a Presbyterian church. He quickly learned his mistake, and a year later he was immersed and joined...

The Bible – Isaiah 40:8

Jan 9, 2015 | Lessons on Bible Trivia

Old Testament statistics: How many books are there in the Old Testament (29; 39; 49; 59)? 39 books How many chapters are there in the Old Testament (829; 929; 1029; 1229)? 929 chapters There are between (15 & 18; 18 & 20; 20 & 22; 22 & 25) thousands...

PRAYse Report, January 2015

Jan 8, 2015 | Missions

Xul-Ha, Quintana Roo, Mexico Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Dear Faithful Pastors, Friends, and Members of the Lord’s Churches, New Year Greetings to you in the name of our glorious Lord who teaches us to number our days and to redeem  the time because the days are evil! We...