Since my original ordination in 1995, I have given hundreds of sermons. Below is an extensive sampling of them, arranged by subject or series, some of which are lengthy. Most are listed multiple times under different subjects. The links will take you to my church’s website, www.cgg.org, where the audio recordings—and now video recordings, as of April 2021—are stored. Some of them have also been transcribed. I hope these prove helpful to you in your studies.
You can access a chronological list of my sermons here.
If you are looking for a specific word or phrase, use CTRL-F and type it in the resulting search box. (Highly recommended!) You can also use the alphabetical, in-page links to major topics.
[This page is a work in progress. Last updated on 01/21/2025.]
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Abraham
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part One): Faith Perfected
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Two): Love Exemplified
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Three): Hope Demonstrated
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Four): Providence Manifested
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Five): Promises Confirmed
Accountability
Accountability: Taking Responsibility for Our Actions
Growing Up: Moving Toward Maturity and Responsibility
Adultery/Fornication
“But I Say to You” (Part Three): Adultery
The Afterlife
Death: The End of the Beginning
Disproving Hell
God’s Wrath and Hell: Common Misconceptions
Heaven Must Wait: The Bible on the Afterlife
Is Your Soul Immortal? What the Bible Says About the Soul
Lazarus and the Rich Man: A Castigation of Pharisaism
Aging/Elderly/Old/Senior Citizens
The Purposes of Aging: A Positive View of Old Age
Anger
“But I Say to You” (Part Two): Murder and Anger
Apostles/Disciples
Mark: Stupid, Unbelieving Disciples: God Calls the Weak and Foolish
No One Else Matters (Part Two): The Carnality of the Apostles
Attitude
Christian Optimism: A Positive Attitude Has Great Benefits
Impediments to Sanctification: Overcoming Obstacles Through a Christ-like Mentality
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Three): Attitude
Joy in the Lord: An Attitude of Confidence and Hope
The Meek: Humble Compliance to God
The Poor in Spirit: The Attitude of Spiritual Deficiency
Those Who Mourn: A Contrite Spirit
Trumpets: Soon to Be Fulfilled? The Attitudes of Generation X
What’s Your Attitude? The Importance of Our Overall Perspective
Atonement, Day of
A Day Without Work: Lest Anyone Should Boast
Afflicting Our Souls: Fasting to Spur Change
Don’t Disregard Satan! He’s Still on the Prowl
Fast or Famine: Lack of Nutrition—Different Outcomes
Isaiah 58 and Fasting: How to Fast
Limited Atonement: Each in His Own Order
Why Is Atonement a Fall Festival? Different Emphases on Christ’s Sacrifice
Authority
Parental Leadership: Using God-Given Authority
Why Did the Jews Hate Jesus? Christ’s Claims of Authority
Balaam
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part One): Numbers 22
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part Two): Parallels With the Laodicean
Baptism
Baptized in the Sea: Israel’s Baptism and Ours
Our Bread of Life: Life Through the Resurrection
Beatitudes
The Poor in Spirit: The Attitude of Spiritual Deficiency
Those Who Mourn: A Contrite Spirit
The Meek: Humble Compliance to God
Those Who Hunger and Thirst: A Perpetual Spiritual Appetite
The Merciful: A Reflection of God’s Mercy
The Peacemakers: An Identifier of God’s Children
Those Who Are Persecuted: Committing Ourselves to a Faithful Creator
Blessed Are: Summary: Lessons Learned from the Beatitudes
Beauty
The Beauty of God’s Law: A Blessing to Those Who Obey It
The Bible/God’s Word
Back to Basics: A Foundation for Turbulent Times
Bible Answers to The Da Vinci Code: Scriptures Debunk Dan Brown
The Bible Does Not Have All the Answers! A Book of Instruction for Godly Living
Color in Scripture: A Different Perspective
Counting to Pentecost: A Simple Approach
Cultural Paradigms in Scripture: A Lens to See All People
Defining Logos (Part One): A Few Words About “Word”
Defining Logos (Part Two): Express Image of God
Forging the Canon: We Can Trust Our Bibles
General Revelation: Your Word Is Truth
Is God’s Way Simple? From Simple to Complex
Matthew 24:34 and “This Generation”: Which Generation?
Metaphors of God’s Word
Those Who Hunger and Thirst: A Perpetual Spiritual Appetite
Why Many Do Not Understand: God Must Open the Mind
Words Versus Images: We Learn God’s Way Through Words
Boaz and Ruth
Boaz and Pentecost
Christ’s Female Ancestors: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba
Pentecost and the Book of Ruth
Themes of Ruth (Part One): Naomi
Themes of Ruth (Part Two): God’s Providence
Themes of Ruth (Part Three): Redemption
Themes of Ruth (Part Four): Kindness and Faith
Busybodies/Meddling
What’s So Bad About Busybodies? Why Meddling Is Sin
Calling/Election
Ensuring Our Calling: II Peter 1
Four Warnings (Part One): Enter By the Narrow Gate
God’s Calling and Election: Changing of the Heart
Limited Atonement: Each in His Own Order
Mark: Stupid, Unbelieving Disciples: God Calls the Weak and Foolish
Qualifications of a Godly Judge: Called to Learn to Judge
Capital Punishment
The Cursed Redeemer: Christ and Deuteronomy 21:22-23
Carefulness
Carelessness: An Attitude Typical of Laodiceanism
Deuteronomy: Being Careful
Carnality/Human Nature
Acting the Fool: Biblical Folly
Human Nature: Good or Evil?
No One Else Matters (Part One): The “Faulty” Leadership of Moses
No One Else Matters (Part Two): The Carnality of the Apostles
Poor Choices: Whom Will We Choose to Lead Us?
The Reality of Evil: Self-Realization
Works of the Flesh: Under Human Nature’s Influence
Change
Mutability and Our Christlike Response: Approach Others Like Christ 
Character
Character and Leadership: Christian Leaders Speak and Act Like Christ
Character Matters: Leaders Must Have Character
Christ’s Revelation of the Father: Declaring the Existence and Character of God
Is God in All Our Thoughts? Our Walk Reflects Our Mind and Character
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part One): Job’s Character
Potential for Good: Doing Good Is Not Easy
Qualifications of a Godly Judge: Called to Learn to Judge
Seeking God’s Will (Part One): Holiness: God’s Character Is Our Guide
Virtues Hard and Soft: Building Complete Character
Childrearing/Parenting
Crucial Parenting Principles: Childrearing in a Chaotic World
Fathers Provoking Children: The Vital Role of Fathers
God as Father: God’s Example of Fatherhood
Godly Training and Admonition: Parenting of the Lord
Growing Up: Moving Toward Maturity and Responsibility
Parental Leadership: Using God-Given Authority
Parenting (Part One): Principles
Parenting (Part Two): Fathers
Parenting (Part Three): Mothers
Parenting (Part Four): Discipline
Parenting (Part Five): Methods
Strengthening the Family: Strong Families Make a Strong Church
Teach Them Young: Three Parenting Directives
Choice/Choosing/Decision-making
Overcoming Is a Choice: We Stand or Fall by Our Choices
Poor Choices: Whom Will We Choose to Lead Us?
Responding to Catastrophe: Reacting Constructively Under Trying Circumstances
Who Is on the Lord’s Side? We Must Choose
Christian Living
Accountability: Taking Responsibility for Our Actions
Adolescent Geriatrics: Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity
Are We Redeeming the Time? Making the Most of Our Remaining Time
Are You Living the Abundant Life? John 10:10 and 17:3
Back to Basics: A Foundation for Turbulent Times
Biblical Wisdom: Defining a Misunderstood Term
Building on the Foundation: The Quality of Our Work
“But I Say to You” (Part Two): Murder and Anger
“But I Say to You” (Part Three): Adultery
“But I Say to You” (Part Four): Divorce
“But I Say to You” (Part Five): Oaths
“But I Say to You” (Part Six): Retaliation
“But I Say to You” (Part Seven): Love Your Enemies
The Christian Walk (Part One): In Love (Ephesians 5:1-7)
The Christian Walk (Part Two): In Light (Ephesians 5:8-14)
The Christian Walk (Part Three): In Wisdom (Ephesians 5:15-21)
The Christian Walk (Part Four): Mutual Submission in Godly Fear (Ephesians 5:21)
Christians in the Spotlight: Our Personal Witness
Civility and Courtesy: Good Manners Are Godly
Commencement: Setting Sail in Life
Conforming to This World: Signs to Beware of
Do Not Judge: Moral Condemnation in Hypocrisy
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Six): Enjoying Life to the Fullest
Ensuring Our Calling: II Peter 1
Facing Cultural Headwinds: Living in an Anti-God World
Faith Over Fear
Feast of Tabernacles Basics: The Fundamentals of Why We Keep It
Firstfruits to God: What Makes the 144,000 Firstfruits
God’s Word in Our Mouths: Should the Church Teach Moralism?
Hebrews 12 and 13: Advice for the End Time
How to Be a Bad Disciple: What Not to Do
How to Survive Exile: Scattering = Exile
Is God in All Our Thoughts? Our Walk Reflects Our Mind and Character
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Two): Practical Religion
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Three): Doing Righteousness
Learning to Navigate: Don’t Just Steer, Chart a Course!
Life Is Service (Part One): Created to Serve
Life Is Service (Part Two): Slavery and Christian Service
Listening: Hearing, Understanding, and Doing
Living Abundantly in Tough Times: It’s All in Our Perspective
Love God, Love Neighbor: Manifesting Godly Love
Mutability and Our Christlike Response: Approach Others Like Christ
Our Walk With God: Components of Unleavened Living
Potential for Good: Doing Good Is Not Easy
Principled Living (Part One): Imitating Christ
Principled Living (Part Two): Conquering Sin
Principled Living (Part Three): Growing in Righteousness
Principled Living (Part Four): Giving of Ourselves
Principled Living (Part Five): Witnessing of God
Principled Living (Part Six): Becoming Holy
Principled Living (Part Seven): Enduring to the End
The Purposes of Aging: A Positive View of Old Age
Repentance and Righteousness (Part Two): Doing Right
Self-Discipline: The Good Work of Controlling the Self
Sincerity and Truth (Part Three): Living the Truth
Spiritual Maturity: Exercising Righteousness
Stewardship: The Biblical Meaning
Success in This World: Self-Improvement and Preparation
Teaching Us to Think (Part Three): Proving God’s Will
Titus (Part Six): Living in the World
Titus (Part Seven): Maintaining Good Works
Waiting: A Neglected Christian Discipline
Worry and Seeking the Kingdom: Faith Is the Answer
I and II Chronicles
Asa: A Lesson in Endurance
Chronicles: Answered Prayer
Jehoshaphat: A Lesson in Overcoming
Josiah: A Lesson in Zeal
Manasseh: A Lesson in Repentance
Chronology
Chronic Difficulties: Timing of Events of “Holy Week”
Church
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part One): Numbers 22
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part Two): Parallels With the Laodicean
The Church, One Body: A Community Made Up of Individuals
Corporate Faith: Unity in Doing God’s Will
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fifteen): The Israel of God
False Gospels: Tests to Determine If a Teaching Is False
The Foundation of the World: Beginnings Are Important
It Takes a Church: Why the Church Is Necessary
I Will Build My Church: Peter’s Confession of Christ
Letters to Seven Churches (Part One): Introduction
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Two): Ephesus
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Three): Smyrna
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Four): Pergamos
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Five): Thyatira
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Six): Sardis
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Seven): Repentance
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Eight): Overcoming
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Nine): Philadelphia
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Ten): The Church
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Eleven): Laodicea
The More Things Change
The Mystery of the Church: The Unity Necessary for Perfection
Principles of Church Leadership
Prophecy and Love in the Song of Songs: Christ and the Church
Remember the Christians: Unity Through Christ
Spotting False Teachers: Using Righteous Judgment
Titus (Part Two): A Faithful Ministry
Titus (Part Four): Traits of a Healthy Church
Titus (Part Five): A Church in Training
Unifying Behaviors: Examples from Scripture
Worship and Culture (Part One): What Is Acceptable Worship?
Worship and Culture (Part Two): New Testament Instructions
Colossians, Book of
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Eleven): Laodicea
The Colossian Heresy and Laodiceanism: Erosion of the Faith Once Delivered
The High-Christology of Colossians: Christ Is Preeminent
Colossian Law-Keeping: God’s Law in Plain Sight
Commitment
Against All Odds: Standing in the Gap
Looking Forward: Eyes on the Prize
Those Who Are Persecuted: Committing Ourselves to a Faithful Creator
Contentment
Countering Presumptuousness: Contentment
Conversion
Conversion: Turning to God
Mark: Stupid, Unbelieving Disciples: God Calls the Weak and Foolish
Pentecost and Time
Potential for Good: Doing Good Is Not Easy
Real Conversion: Conversion Is a Process
Sight to the Blind: Gifts of God’s Spirit
Why Count Fifty Days? Redeeming the Time
I Corinthians, Book of
Corinthian Parallels to Sodom: Paul Faced Problems Similar to Our Own
Flee From Idolatry (Part One): Self-Discipline
Themes of I Corinthians (Part One): Paul’s Ministry in Corinth
Themes of I Corinthians (Part Two): Party Spirit
Themes of I Corinthians (Part Three): Judging Righteous Judgment
Themes of I Corinthians (Part Four): Fleeing From Sin
Themes of I Corinthians (Part Five): Order in the Church
Themes of I Corinthians (Part Six): Personal Relationships
Themes of I Corinthians (Part Seven): Spiritual Gifts
Themes of I Corinthians (Part Eight): Resurrection
Courage/Boldness
Against All Odds: Standing in the Gap
Could You Stand Alone? Preparing to Make a Quality Witness
Facing Cultural Headwinds: Living in an Anti-God World
Covenants
Counting to Pentecost: A Simple Approach
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Two): The Old Covenant
The Great Flood (Part Seven): The Post-Flood Covenant
I Pledge Allegiance: Where Do Our Loyalties Lie?
David
David and the Gibeonites: A Lesson in Time of Famine
Israelite Soap Opera: David, Bathsheba, Ahithophel
Day of the Lord
The Wrath of God
Shock and Awe—and Speed: Christ’s Soon-Coming Campaign for Earth
Zephaniah (Part One): The Day of the Lord Is Near!
Zephaniah (Part Two): God’s Wrath on the Whole World
Zephaniah (Part Three): Quick Destruction, Eternal Restoration
Death
Death: The End of the Beginning
Debate
Debate: War With Words
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Two): Perspective
Deception
The Adversary: Satan Exists and Is Active
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part One): Numbers 22
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part Two): Parallels With the Laodicean
Bible Answers to The Da Vinci Code: Scriptures Debunk Dan Brown
False Gospels: Tests to Determine If a Teaching Is False
Four Warnings (Part Two): Beware of False Prophets
Handwriting on the Wall (2024): Cultural Christianity
Itching Ears: Reasons for False Teachings
Looks Fair, Feels Foul
Preventing Deception: How Not to Be Deceived
The Spirit of Antichrist: Denying God
Spotting False Teachers: Using Righteous Judgment
Desire
Those Who Hunger and Thirst: A Perpetual Spiritual Appetite
Deuteronomy, Book of
Carelessness: An Attitude Typical of Laodiceanism
Handwriting on the Wall: Forgetfulness
Deuteronomy: Hearing
Deuteronomy: Fear
Deuteronomy: Being Careful
Portrait of a King: Preparing for Our Future Positions
The Song of Moses: A Unique New Song
Divorce
“But I Say to You” (Part Four): Divorce
Early Church
The Colossian Heresy and Laodiceanism: Erosion of the Faith Once Delivered
The High-Christology of Colossians: Christ Is Preeminent
Colossian Law-Keeping: God’s Law in Plain Sight
Letters to Seven Churches (Part One): Introduction
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Two): Ephesus
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Three): Smyrna
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Four): Pergamos
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Five): Thyatira
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Six): Sardis
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Nine): Philadelphia
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Ten): The Church
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Eleven): Laodicea
The More Things Change
Remember the Christians: Unity Through Christ
Themes of I Corinthians (Part One): Paul’s Ministry in Corinth
Titus (Part One): Introduction
Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-One): Summary of Chapters 1-7
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Two): Ecclesiastes 8:1-9
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Three): Ecclesiastes 8:10-9:1
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Four): Ecclesiastes 9:2-12
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Five): Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:4
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Six): Ecclesiastes 10:5-11
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Seven): Ecclesiastes 10:12-19
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Eight): Ecclesiastes 11:1-9
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Nine): Ecclesiastes 11:9-10
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Forty): Ecclesiastes 12:1-14
Economics
Is Redistribution of Wealth Biblical? The Principle of Equity
Money Is Power: A Willingness to Share
Education
Commencement: Setting Sail in Life
The Purposes of Aging: A Positive View of Old Age
Re-education (Part One): Unlearning the Wrong Way
Re-education (Part Two): Transformation
Teaching Us to Think (Part One): Developing the Mind of Christ
Teaching Us to Think (Part Two): Renewing the Mind
Teaching Us to Think (Part Three): Proving God’s Will
Elijah
Seeking God in the Mundane: The Sensational and Phenomenal Are Rare
End Times, Living in the
Are We Redeeming the Time? Making the Most of Our Remaining Time
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part One): Numbers 22
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part Two): Parallels With the Laodicean
Conforming to This World: Signs to Beware of
The End Is Not Yet: Warnings of Coming Punishment
Ensuring Our Calling: II Peter 1
Faith Over Fear
Hebrews 12 and 13: Advice for the End Time
Jude: Keeping the Faith
Ephesians, Book of
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Two): Ephesus
Christ, the Chief Cornerstone: A Sure, Precious Foundation (Ephesians 2:19-22)
The Mystery of the Church: The Unity Necessary for Perfection (Ephesians 2:4-7, 14-22; 4:1-5:2)
Man’s Greatest Challenge (Part Three): The Gift of the Ministry (Ephesians 4:7-16)
Grieving the Holy Spirit: Ephesians 4:30
The Christian Walk (Part One): In Love (Ephesians 5:1-7)
The Christian Walk (Part Two): In Light (Ephesians 5:8-14)
The Christian Walk (Part Three): In Wisdom (Ephesians 5:15-21)
The Christian Walk (Part Four): Mutual Submission in Godly Fear (Ephesians 5:21)
Are We Redeeming the Time? Making the Most of Our Remaining Time (Ephesians 5:16)
The Perfect Wife (Ephesians 5:22-24)
The Perfect Husband (Ephesians 5:25-33)
Parental Leadership: Using God-Given Authority (Ephesians 6:1-4)
Godly Training and Admonition: Parenting of the Lord (Ephesians 6:1-4)
Fathers Provoking Children: The Vital Role of Fathers (Ephesians 6:4)
Equity
Is Redistribution of Wealth Biblical? The Principle of Equity
Esau/Edom/Amalek
Concerning Edom: The Book of Obadiah
The King of the South: Can It Be Radical Islam?
Esther
Esther (Part One): Hidden in an Ungodly World
Esther (Part Two): Mordechai, Esther, Ahasuerus
Esther (Part Three): Haman
Esther (Part Four): Plot Structure
Esther (Part Five): Purim and Preparing the Bride
Eternal Life
In Him Was Life: To Us, Life Is a Person
Our Bread of Life: Life Through the Resurrection
Evil
Human Nature: Good or Evil?
The Reality of Evil: Self-Realization
Exodus, Book of
Approaching God Through Christ (Part One): Serving in a Heavenly Tabernacle
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Two): The Brazen Altar
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Three): The Laver
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Four): The Door and Table of Showbread
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Five): The Menorah
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Six): The Altar of Incense
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Seven): Summary: Christ Is the Way
The Glory of God (Part One): The Shekinah
The Song of Moses: A Unique New Song
Trumpets: Glorious Appearings: Exodus 19-20
Faith/Belief
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part One): Faith Perfected
Corporate Faith: Unity in Doing God’s Will
Could You Stand Alone? Preparing to Make a Quality Witness
Escape from Box Canyon: Lessons of Faith From the Red Sea
Faith in the Healer: God’s Faithfulness
Faith Over Fear
Gideon’s 300: Lessons from Judges 6-7
God Heals Today: Faith in Healing (Sermonette)
God’s Powerful Gospel: The Gospel Reveals God’s Way of Life
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Two): Practical Religion
Jesus and the Feast (Part Two): Belief in the Spirit
Post-Resurrection Lessons: Teachings of Christ After He Rose
Seeking God’s Will (Part Two): Faithfulness; We Can Trust God
Themes of Ruth (Part Four): Kindness and Faith
Willingness to Believe: Cultivating a Ready Heart
Worry and Seeking the Kingdom: Faith Is the Answer
False Teachers/False Prophets
Balaam and the End-Time Church: Numbers 22
Balaam and the End-Time Church: Parallels With the Laodicean
False Gospels: Tests to Determine If a Teaching Is False
Four Warnings (Part Two): Beware of False Prophets
Itching Ears: Reasons for False Teachings
Looks Fair, Feels Foul
The Love of Money: The Root of All Kinds of Evil (Sermonette)
The Spirit of Antichrist: Denying God
Spotting False Teachers: Using Righteous Judgment
Titus (Part Three): Rebuking False Teachers
Family
Our Closest Neighbors: Learning to Love Within the Family
Handwriting on the Wall: Without Natural Affection
Fasting
Afflicting Our Souls: Fasting to Spur Change
Fast or Famine: Lack of Nutrition—Different Outcomes
Isaiah 58 and Fasting: How to Fast
Private Religion: Performing Our Righteous Acts in Secret
Fear
Antidotes to Fear and Depression: God’s Revelation Provides Hope
Be Anxious for Nothing: Overcoming Anxieties
Faith Over Fear
Resistance (Part One): Self-Sabotage in Overcoming
Resistance (Part Two): Solutions
Fear of God
The Christian Walk (Part Four): Mutual Submission in Godly Fear (Ephesians 5:21)
Deuteronomy: Fear
Fellowship
Mutability and Our Christlike Response: Approach Others Like Christ
Firstfruits/Elect
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fifteen): The Israel of God
Faithful, Following Firstfruits: Prominent Traits of True Christians
Firstfruits to God: What Makes the 144,000 Firstfruits
Foolishness
Acting the Fool: Biblical Folly
Forbearance
Delusions of Perfection: Covering Sin in Love
Forbearance: Putting Up With One Other
Forgetfulness
Handwriting on the Wall: Forgetfulness
Forgiveness
Dealing With a Sinning Brother: An Attitude of Love and Forgiveness
The Merciful: A Reflection of God’s Mercy
The Need for Forgiveness: The Role of Forgiveness in a Christian’s Life
Forethought
Seeking God’s Will (Part Six): Forethought: Consider the End!
Foundations/Beginnings/Sources
Building on the Foundation: The Quality of Our Work
The Foundation of the World: Beginnings Are Important
Foundations of Sand: Remnant Idolatries
Four Warnings (Part Four): Founded on the Rock
Freedom
Freedom’s Dark Underbelly: The Wrong Freedom Produces Disastrous Results
Liberty vs. Independence: Christian Freedom
The Garden of Eden
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part One): Using Imagination in Bible Study
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Two): Setting Up the Scene
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Three): Dirt and Breath
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Four): God Plants a Garden
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Five): Eastward in Eden
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Six): The River of Eden
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Seven): The Nuach Rest
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Eight): Tend and Keep
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Nine): Eating the Fruit
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Ten): Death and Being Alone
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Eleven): A Compatible Helper
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Twelve): Bone of My Bone
Genesis, Book of
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part One): Faith Perfected
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Two): Love Exemplified
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Three): Hope Demonstrated
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Four): Providence Manifested
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Five): Promises Confirmed
Consequences for Eve: Genesis 3:16
Consequences for Adam: Genesis 3:17-19
Consequences for God and Man: Genesis 3:20-24
A Contrast of Kings: Nimrod and Melchizedek
The Days of Noah: Genesis 6 and the End Time
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Eleven): Genesis 49 and Deuteronomy 33
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Twelve): Joseph
The Great Flood (Part One): Prelude to Deluge
The Great Flood (Part Two): God Commissions Noah
The Great Flood (Part Three): Beauty and Noah’s Floating Zoo
The Great Flood (Part Four): Deluge
The Great Flood (Part Five): God Remembers Noah
The Great Flood (Part Six): The Waters Recede
The Great Flood (Part Seven): The Post-Flood Covenant
The Great Flood (Part Eight): The Rainbow and the Curse
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part One): Using Imagination in Bible Study
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Two): Setting Up the Scene
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Three): Dirt and Breath
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Four): God Plants a Garden
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Five): Eastward in Eden
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Six): The River of Eden
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Seven): The Nuach Rest
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Eight): Tend and Keep
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Nine): Eating the Fruit
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Ten): Death and Being Alone
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Eleven): A Compatible Helper
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Twelve): Bone of My Bone
Life in Sodom: As in the Days of Lot
Leaving Sodom: Leaving This World
The Third Day (Part One): Historic and Prophetic Significance
Until Shiloh Comes: Genesis 49:8-12 and the Lion of Judah
Giving
Christian Service: Why and How to Serve
Do Not Sound a Trumpet: Hypocrisy in Giving
Hospitality: A Characteristic of God
“If I Have Not Charity”: Considerate Giving
Principled Living (Part Four): Giving of Ourselves
Private Religion: Performing Our Righteous Acts in Secret
Why We Tithe (Part Two): Growing in Giving
God
Christ’s Revelation of the Father: Declaring the Existence and Character of God
Experiencing God: Full Knowledge of God
God as Father: God’s Example of Fatherhood
God the Father in the Old Testament: Hints of the Father and His Character
Hospitality: A Characteristic of God
How Big Is God? The Greatness of God
Is God in All Our Thoughts? Our Walk Reflects Our Mind and Character
Jesus’ Pre-Existence: Our Eternal God
Would Our God Do That? A God of Justice and Judgment
God, Nature of
Christ’s Revelation of the Father: Declaring the Existence and Character of God
Defining Logos (Part One): A Few Words About “Word”
Defining Logos (Part Two): Express Image of God
God the Father in the Old Testament: Hints of the Father and His Character
Jesus’ Pre-Existence: Our Eternal God
God’s Glory
Gideon’s 300: Lessons from Judges 6-7
The Glory of God (Part One): The Shekinah
The Glory of God (Part Two): In Christ
The Glory of God (Part Three): From Glory to Glory
The Glory of God (Part Four): Glorifying God
It’s Not About You: It’s About Christ
Passing By in Glory: Walking on the Sea (Sermonette)
Trumpets: Glorious Appearings: Exodus 19-20
God’s Plan and Purpose
A Millennium of Preparation: Getting Ready for the Next Step of the Plan
The Plan of Salvation in Genesis 3:15
God’s Promises
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Four): Providence Manifested
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Five): Promises Confirmed
God’s Rest
God’s Rest and the Millennium: A Cessation and a Beginning
God’s Will
God Heals Today: Faith in Healing (Sermonette)
Jesus and the Feast (Part One): Alignment With God
Seeking God’s Will (Part One): Holiness: God’s Character Is Our Guide
Seeking God’s Will (Part Two): Faithfulness: We Can Trust God
Seeking God’s Will (Part Three): Patience: Learning to Imitate God’s Longsuffering
Seeking God’s Will (Part Four): Sacrifice: God’s Sacrificial Nature
Seeking God’s Will (Part Five): Goodness: Wisdom Is What Is Good
Seeking God’s Will (Part Six): Forethought: Consider the End!
Seeking God’s Will (Part Seven): Conclusion: All the Gifts We Need
Teaching Us to Think (Part Three): Proving God’s Will
God’s Wrath
A House Left Desolate: God’s Core of Justice
The Wrath of God
God’s Wrath and Hell: Common Misconceptions
Zephaniah (Part One): The Day of the Lord Is Near!
Zephaniah (Part Two): God’s Wrath on the Whole World
Zephaniah (Part Three): Quick Destruction, Eternal Restoration
Goodness
Potential for Good: Doing Good Is Not Easy
Seeking God’s Will (Part Five): Goodness: Wisdom Is What Is Good
The Gospel
Casting Pearls: The Perils of Evangelism
Christ’s Mission Statement: Announcing His Great Work—and Ours
False Gospels: Tests to Determine If a Teaching Is False
God’s Powerful Gospel: The Gospel Reveals God’s Way of Life
The Importance of the True Gospel: The True Gospel Promotes Unity
Itching Ears: Reasons for False Teachings
The Second Resurrection and Union With Christ: Evangelizing Those Ignorant of Christ
Works of God: God’s Work Is Salvation
Gossip
Gossip: The Very Serious Sin of Talebearing
What’s So Bad About Busybodies? Why Meddling Is Sin
Government
Faith Over Fear
God and Government
God and Self-Government
No One Else Matters (Part One): The “Faulty” Leadership of Moses
No One Else Matters (Part Two): The Carnality of the Apostles
Grace
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part One): Faith Perfected
Completing Sanctification: Refuting the Hyper-Grace Doctrine
God’s Calling and Election: Changing of the Heart
James and Unleavened Bread (Part One): Justified by Grace and Works
Law and Spirit Together: Not Law or Grace; Law AND Grace
Magic Doesn’t Work (Part One): Grace Is a Work of God
Magic Doesn’t Work (Part Two): Grace Then Works
Magic Doesn’t Work (Part Three): The Work to Produce Fruit
Seeking God’s Will (Part Seven): Conclusion: All the Gifts We Need
Titus (Part Seven): Maintaining Good Works
The Great Flood
The Great Flood (Part One): Prelude to Deluge
The Great Flood (Part Two): God Commissions Noah
The Great Flood (Part Three): Beauty and Noah’s Floating Zoo
The Great Flood (Part Four): Deluge
The Great Flood (Part Five): God Remembers Noah
The Great Flood (Part Six): The Waters Recede
The Great Flood (Part Seven): The Post-Flood Covenant
The Great Flood (Part Eight): The Rainbow and the Curse
Great Tribulation
The Beast From the Earth and 666: The False Prophet and the Number of the Beast
The Days of Noah: Genesis 6 and the End Time
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Seven): Jesus on Last Things
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Thirteen): Jacob’s Trouble
Dystopia? Utopia? What Our Future Holds
The End Is Not Yet: Warnings of Coming Punishment
Matthew 24:34 and “This Generation”: Which Generation?
Great White Throne Judgment/100 Years
An Abundance of Living Water: God’s Spirit Given Without Measure
Death: The End of the Beginning
The Great White Throne: What Is God’s Throne Like?
Jesus and the Feast (Part Three): Light of the World
The Second Resurrection and Union With Christ: Evangelizing Those Ignorant of Christ
Why the Last Great Day? A Day of Magnitude
Greed
The Love of Money: The Root of All Kinds of Evil (Sermonette)
Grief/Mourning
Lamentations (Part One): Songs of Grief and Woe
Lamentations (Part Five): Stages of Grief
Those Who Mourn: A Contrite Spirit
Habakkuk, Book of
Habakkuk
Healing
Faith in the Healer: God’s Faithfulness
God Heals Today: Faith in Healing (Sermonette)
Promised: Protection and Healing: Conditions to Consider
Hearing/Listening/Paying Attention
Deuteronomy: Hearing
Listening: Hearing, Understanding, and Doing
Take Heed to Yourselves: Christ’s Warning in Luke 21:34
Hebrews, Book of
Hebrews 12 and 13: Advice for the End Time
Hell/Gehenna/Lake of Fire
Disproving Hell
God’s Wrath and Hell: Common Misconceptions
Lazarus and the Rich Man: A Castigation of Pharisaism
Historical/Biblical Characters (except Jesus Christ)
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part One): Numbers 22
Christ’s Female Ancestors: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba
A Different Kind of Savior: Jehu Compared to Jesus
Esther (Part One): Hidden in an Ungodly World
Esther (Part Two): Mordechai, Esther, Ahasuerus
Esther (Part Three): Haman
Habakkuk
Israelite Soap Opera: David, Bathsheba, Ahithophel
Jehu: A Type for Today (Bible Study)
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part One): Job’s Character
Jonah: Typical Israelite
The Pharisees (Part One): Their Origins and Traits
The Real Prince of Egypt: Moses, Fact and Fiction
Samson and the Christian (Part One): The Philistine Oppression
Samson and the Christian (Part Two): Judges 13: Annunciation and Nazirite Vow
Samson and the Christian (Part Three): Judges 14: Themes and Foreshadowing
Samson and the Christian (Part Four): Judges 15: Consequences and Conversion
Samson and the Christian (Part Five): Judges 16: Delilah and Downfall
Samson and the Christian (Part Six): Finale and Lessons
Themes of Ruth (Part One): Naomi
Titus (Part One): Introduction
Holidays
Easter: Origins and Implications (Sermonette)
Halloween: The Most Un-Christian Holiday
A Son Is Given: Insight From Jesus’ Names
What’s So Bad About Valentine’s Day: Reasons Christians Should Flee Its Observance
Hope
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Three): Hope Demonstrated
Antidotes to Fear and Depression: God’s Revelation Provides Hope
Christian Optimism: A Positive Attitude Has Great Benefits
God’s Faithfulness and Hope: God Never Gives Up on Us
Passover and Hope: A Ray of Hope Beyond Our Troubles
Unleavened Bread and Hope: Hope Inspires Transformation
Pentecost and Hope: Pentecost’s Types Provide Confidence
Trumpets and Hope: Assurance in the Resurrection
Holiness
The Holiness Code: Leviticus 17-23
Principled Living (Part Six): Becoming Holy
Profanity (Part One): Living Apart from God
Profanity (Part Two): Prioritizing the Holy
Seeking God’s Will (Part One): Holiness: God’s Character Is Our Guide
The Holy Spirit
An Abundance of Living Water: God’s Spirit Given Without Measure
The Blind See: Christ Is the Light of the World
The Five Paraklete Sayings: Five Functions of God’s Spirit
Grieving the Holy Spirit: Ephesians 4:30
Jesus and the Feast (Part Two): Belief in the Spirit
Jesus on the Holy Spirit: His Teaching on God’s Spirit
Pitfalls of Scholarship: Scholarship’s Missing Dimension
Seeing the Invisible: The Reality of the Unseen
What the Holy Spirit Does
Why Many Do Not Understand: God Must Open the Mind
Hospitality/Fellowship
Hospitality: A Characteristic of God
Humility
A Day Without Work: Lest Anyone Should Boast
Fast or Famine: Lack of Nutrition—Different Outcomes
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Three): Attitude
The Meek: Humble Compliance to God
The Poor in Spirit: The Attitude of Spiritual Deficiency
Those Who Mourn: A Contrite Spirit
Hypocrisy
Do Not Judge: Moral Condemnation in Hypocrisy
Do Not Sound a Trumpet: Hypocrisy in Giving
The Pharisees (Part Three): Matthew 23
Idleness/Laziness/Sloth
What’s So Bad About Busybodies? Why Meddling Is Sin
Idolatry
Extremes of Idolatry: Graven Images and Sacred Names
Flee From Idolatry (Part One): Self-Discipline
Foundations of Sand: Remnant Idolatries
Impartiality/Respect of Persons
Is Redistribution of Wealth Biblical? The Principle of Equity
Intellectualism/Scholarship
Pitfalls of Scholarship: Scholarship’s Missing Dimension
Individualism
Sovereign God, Not Man: Put Your Confidence in God, Not Your Own Thoughts (Commentary)
Invisible
Seeing the Invisible: The Reality of the Unseen
Isolation/Monasticism
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Ten): Death and Being Alone
Liberty vs. Independence: Christian Freedom
Titus (Part Six): Living in the World
Israel
A Different Kind of Savior: Jehu Compared to Jesus
Are You an Israelite? Pitfalls to Overcome
The Doctrine of Israel (Part One): Origins
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Two): The Old Covenant
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Three): A Cycle of Rebellion
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Four): God’s Indictment
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Five): A Remnant of Judah
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Six): New Testament Teaching
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Seven): Romans 9
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Eight): Romans 10
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Nine): Romans 11
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Ten): Where Is Israel Today?
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Eleven): Genesis 49 and Deuteronomy 33
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Twelve): Joseph
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Thirteen): Jacob’s Trouble
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fourteen): Israel Redeemed
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fifteen): The Israel of God
Jonah: Typical Israelite
The Purpose of Israel: Why God Chose Israel
Until Shiloh Comes: Genesis 49:8-12 and the Lion of Judah
James, Book of
James and Unleavened Bread (Part One): Justified by Grace and Works
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Two): Practical Religion
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Three): Doing Righteousness
Jesus Christ
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Five): Promises Confirmed
Announcing . . . Christ’s Birth!
Approaching God Through Christ (Part One): Serving in a Heavenly Tabernacle
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Two): The Brazen Altar
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Three): The Laver
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Four): The Door and Table of Showbread
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Five): The Menorah
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Six): The Altar of Incense
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Seven): Summary: Christ Is the Way
Back to Basics: A Foundation for Turbulent Times
Bible Answers to The Da Vinci Code: Scriptures Debunk Dan Brown
Building on the Foundation: The Quality of Our Work
Christ Our Rock: The Rock of Ages
Christ Our Standard: Going About Doing Good
Christ’s Death, Resurrection, and Ascension: Psalms 22, 23, 24
Christ’s Mission Statement: Announcing His Great Work—and Ours
Christ’s Revelation of the Father: Declaring the Existence and Character of God
Christ’s Second Coming: The Pivotal Event in Fulfilling Trumpets
Christ, the Chief Cornerstone: A Sure, Precious Foundation
Chronic Difficulties: Timing of Events of “Holy Week”
Coming to Know Him: Christ’s Glorious Appearing
Consequences of Resurrection and Ascension: The Wavesheaf Offering Fulfilled in Christ
The Cursed Redeemer: Christ and Deuteronomy 21:22-23
Defining Logos (Part One): A Few Words About “Word”
Defining Logos (Part Two): Express Image of God
Delusions of Perfection: Covering Sin in Love
A Different Kind of Savior: Jehu Compared to Jesus
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part One): Misconceptions About Christ
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Two): Christ’s Approach to Sin
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Three): Called to Liberty
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Four): Producing Fruit
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Five): Christ’s Glorious Appearing
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Six): Enjoying Life to the Fullest
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Seven): Jesus on Last Things
The Glory of God (Part Two): In Christ
In Him Was Life: To Us, Life Is a Person
It’s Not About You: It’s About Christ
Jesus and the Feast (Part Three): Light of the World
Jesus and the Rebellious Son: Contradictory Judgments
Jesus on His Second Coming: The Baseline Prophecies
Jesus on the Holy Spirit: His Teaching on God’s Spirit
Jesus’ Pre-Existence: Our Eternal God
Jesus the Door: Follow the Good Shepherd
The Merciful: A Reflection of God’s Mercy
Mutability and Our Christlike Response: Approach Others Like Christ
No One Else Matters (Part One): The “Faulty” Leadership of Moses
No One Else Matters (Part Two): The Carnality of the Apostles
Our Affinity to Christ: What It Means to Be a Firstfruit
Our Bread of Life: Life Through the Resurrection
Passing By in Glory: Walking on the Sea (Sermonette)
Post-Resurrection Lessons: Teachings of Christ After He Rose
Powers of Christ: Strength to Draw Upon
The Prayers of Jesus: Christ’s Example in Prayer
Principled Living (Part One): Imitating Christ
Proofs of Christ’s Resurrection: Scriptural, Historical, Logical Evidence
Prophecy and Love in the Song of Songs: Christ and the Church
Book Four: A New Day Dawns Psalm 97: Divine Warrior
Reconciliation (Part Two): Christ’s Work in Reconciling All Things
A Son Is Given: Insight From Jesus’ Names
Teaching Us to Think (Part One): Developing the Mind of Christ
Teaching Us to Think (Part Two): Renewing the Mind
The Teaching of Jesus and Prophecy: His Testimony Is the Spirit of Prophecy
The Trial of Jesus: Mistrial of the Millennia
Until Shiloh Comes: Genesis 49:8-12 and the Lion of Judah
Why Did the Jews Hate Jesus? Christ’s Claims of Authority
Why the Transfiguration? Hear Him!
Jews/Judaism/Pharisaism
A House Left Desolate: God’s Core of Justice
“But I Say to You” (Part One): The Spirit of the Law
Lazarus and the Rich Man: A Castigation of Pharisaism
The Merciful: A Reflection of God’s Mercy
The Pharisees (Part One): Their Origins and Traits
The Pharisees (Part Two): Confrontations and Pitfalls
The Pharisees (Part Three): Matthew 23
Why Did the Jews Hate Jesus? Christ’s Claims of Authority
Job
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part One): Job’s Character
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Two): Perspective
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Three): Attitude
John, Book of
The Blind See: Christ Is the Light of the World
Experiencing God: Full Knowledge of God
Jesus and the Feast (Part One): Alignment With God
Jesus and the Feast (Part Two): Belief in the Spirit
Jesus and the Feast (Part Three): Light of the World
These Things We Know: Self-Evaluation
John, Epistles of
These Things We Know: Self-Evaluation
Jonah
Jonah: Typical Israelite
Joshua, Book of
Trumpets and the Fall of Jericho: Inheriting the Land
Joy
Christian Optimism: A Positive Attitude Has Great Benefits
Joy: What Is It?
Joy in the Lord: An Attitude of Confidence and Hope
Jude, Book of
Jude: Keeping the Faith
Judges, Book of
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Three): A Cycle of Rebellion
Gideon’s 300: Lessons from Judges 6-7
Samson and the Christian (Part One): The Philistine Oppression
Samson and the Christian (Part Two): Judges 13: Annunciation and Nazirite Vow
Samson and the Christian (Part Three): Judges 14: Themes and Foreshadowing
Samson and the Christian (Part Four): Judges 15: Consequences and Conversion
Samson and the Christian (Part Five): Judges 16: Delilah and Downfall
Samson and the Christian (Part Six): Finale and Lessons
Judgment
David and the Gibeonites: A Lesson in Time of Famine
Do Not Judge: Moral Condemnation in Hypocrisy
The Great White Throne: What Is God’s Throne Like?
Jesus and the Feast (Part Three): Light of the World
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Two): Perspective
Mutability and Our Christlike Response: Approach Others Like Christ
Peter’s Pentecost Sermon: Christians Under Judgment
Qualifications of a Godly Judge: Called to Learn to Judge
Spotting False Teachers: Using Righteous Judgment
Would Our God Do That? A God of Justice and Judgment
The Wrath of God
Justification
James and Unleavened Bread (Part One): Justified by Grace and Works
Justice
A House Left Desolate: God’s Core of Justice
Biblical Principles of Justice (Part One): Underpinnings of Righteous Judgment
Biblical Principles of Justice (Part Two): Learning to Judge Matters of This Life
Biblical Principles of Justice (Part Three): Principles From the New Testament
God’s Wrath and Hell: Common Misconceptions
Is Redistribution of Wealth Biblical? The Principle of Equity
Would Our God Do That? A God of Justice and Judgment
Kindness
Themes of Ruth (Part Four): Kindness and Faith
Kingdom of God
God’s Powerful Gospel: The Gospel Reveals God’s Way of Life
His Own Vine and Fig Tree: Property Rights and the Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God: How It Will Be
Looking Forward: Eyes on the Prize
Kings of Israel and Judah
Asa: A Lesson in Endurance
David and the Gibeonites: A Lesson in Time of Famine
Israelite Soap Opera: David, Bathsheba, Ahithophel
Jehoshaphat: A Lesson in Overcoming
Josiah: A Lesson in Zeal
Manasseh: A Lesson in Repentance
Knowledge
Experiencing God: Full Knowledge of God
Is God’s Way Simple? From Simple to Complex
These Things We Know: Self-Evaluation
Lamentations, Book of
Lamentations (Part One): Songs of Grief and Woe
Lamentations (Part Two): Jerusalem Left Desolate
Lamentations (Part Three): Jerusalem Speaks
Lamentations (Part Four): God Did It
Lamentations (Part Five): Stages of Grief
Lamentations (Part Six): God Punishes for Sin
Lamentations (Part Seven): Chapters Four and Five
Lamentations (Part Eight): Learning From Lamentations
Last Great Day/Eighth Day
Benefits of the Third Resurrection: Positives and Negatives
The Blind See: Christ Is the Light of the World
Death: The End of the Beginning
The Great White Throne: What Is God’s Throne Like?
Why the Last Great Day? A Day of Magnitude
Law
The Beauty of God’s Law: A Blessing to Those Who Obey It
The Bible Does Not Have All the Answers! A Book of Instruction for Godly Living
“But I Say to You” (Part One): The Spirit of the Law
Four Warnings (Part Three): I Never Knew You
God’s Word in Our Mouths: Should the Church Teach Moralism?
James and Unleavened Bread (Part One): Justified by Grace and Works
Law and Spirit Together: Not Law or Grace; Law AND Grace
The Two Great Commandments: First Principles
Why We Tithe (Part One): The Spirit of the Law
Lawlessness
A Rewired Society (Part One): The Mystery of Lawlessness
A Rewired Society (Part Two): A Post-Truth World
Leadership
Character and Leadership: Christian Leaders Speak and Act Like Christ
Character Matters: Leaders Must Have Character
A Contrast of Kings: Nimrod and Melchizedek
Dogs and Sheep: Shepherds of the Flock
No One Else Matters (Part One): The “Faulty” Leadership of Moses
No One Else Matters (Part Two): The Carnality of the Apostles
Parental Leadership: Using God-Given Authority
Poor Choices: Whom Will We Choose to Lead Us?
Portrait of a King: Preparing for Our Future Positions
Principles of Church Leadership
Reluctant Leaders: Training to Rule
Spotting False Teachers: Using Righteous Judgment
Leviticus, Book of
The Holiness Code: Leviticus 17-23
Light
The Christian Walk (Part Two): In Light (Ephesians 5:8-14)
Life
In Him Was Life: To Us, Life Is a Person
Love
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Two): Love Exemplified
“But I Say to You” (Part Seven): Love Your Enemies
Christian Service: Why and How to Serve
The Christian Walk (Part One): In Love (Ephesians 5:1-7)
Dealing With a Sinning Brother: An Attitude of Love and Forgiveness
Delusions of Perfection: Covering Sin in Love
“If I Have Not Charity”: Considerate Giving
Love God, Love Neighbor: Manifesting Godly Love
Our Closest Neighbors: Learning to Love Within the Family
Promised: Protection and Healing: Conditions to Consider
Prophecy and Love in the Song of Songs: Christ and the Church
The Two Great Commandments: First Principles
Handwriting on the Wall: Without Natural Affection
Loyalty/Faithfulness
Faithful, Following Firstfruits: Prominent Traits of True Christians
I Pledge Allegiance: Where Do Our Loyalties Lie?
Seeking God’s Will (Part Two): Faithfulness: We Can Trust God
Who Is on the Lord’s Side? We Must Choose
Luke, Book of
Foundations of Sand: Remnant Idolatries
How to Be a Bad Disciple: What Not to Do
Magic/Witchcraft/Sorcery
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part One): Numbers 22
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part Two): Parallels With the Laodicean
Magic Doesn’t Work (Part One): Grace Is a Work of God
Magic Doesn’t Work (Part Two): Grace Then Works
Magic Doesn’t Work (Part Three): The Work to Produce Fruit
Mark, Book of
Mark: Stupid, Unbelieving Disciples: God Calls the Weak and Foolish
Marriage
“But I Say to You” (Part Four): Divorce
Consequences for Eve: Genesis 3:16
Consequences for Adam: Genesis 3:17-19
Dating Outside the Church: Pitfalls of Being Unequally Yoked
Homosexual Marriage? What the Bible Says
The Perfect Husband
The Perfect Wife
The Perfect Marriage
Themes of I Corinthians (Part Six): Personal Relationships
Virtues Hard and Soft: Building Complete Character
Matthew, Book of
A House Left Desolate: God’s Core of Justice
Announcing . . . Christ’s Birth!
Ask, Seek, Knock: More Than Just Prayer
Beatitudes: The Poor in Spirit: The Attitude of Spiritual Deficiency
Beatitudes: Those Who Mourn: A Contrite Spirit
Beatitudes: The Meek: Humble Compliance to God
Beatitudes: Those Who Hunger and Thirst: A Perpetual Spiritual Appetite
Beatitudes: The Merciful: A Reflection of God’s Mercy
Beatitudes: The Peacemakers: An Identifier of God’s Children
Beatitudes: Those Who Are Persecuted: Committing Ourselves to a Faithful Creator
Beatitudes: Blessed Are: Summary: Lessons Learned from the Beatitudes
“But I Say to You” (Part One): The Spirit of the Law
“But I Say to You” (Part Two): Murder and Anger
“But I Say to You” (Part Three): Adultery
“But I Say to You” (Part Four): Divorce
“But I Say to You” (Part Five): Oaths
“But I Say to You” (Part Six): Retaliation
“But I Say to You” (Part Seven): Love Your Enemies
Casting Pearls: The Perils of Evangelism
Dealing With a Sinning Brother: An Attitude of Love and Forgiveness
Do Not Judge: Moral Condemnation in Hypocrisy
Four Warnings (Part One): Enter By the Narrow Gate
Four Warnings (Part Two): Beware of False Prophets
Four Warnings (Part Three): I Never Knew You
Four Warnings (Part Four): Founded on the Rock
Impediments to Sanctification: Overcoming Obstacles Through a Christ-like Mentality
Matthew 24:34 and “This Generation”: Which Generation?
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part One): The Mustard Seed
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Two): The Leaven
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Three): Hidden Treasure
The Parable of the Leaven, Expanded: Love of the Brethren Corrupted
The Pharisees (Part Three): Matthew 23
The Prayers of Jesus: Christ’s Example in Prayer
Private Religion: Performing Our Righteous Acts in Secret
Why the Transfiguration? Hear Him!
Worry and Seeking the Kingdom: Faith Is the Answer
Meekness
Blessed Are the Meek: Another Difficult Fruit of the Spirit
The Meek: Humble Compliance to God
Mercy
The Merciful: A Reflection of God’s Mercy
Millennium
Dystopia? Utopia? What Our Future Holds
From Rubble to Utopia: The Work of the Millennium
The Future’s So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades: What We Have to Look Forward To
God’s Rest and the Millennium: A Cessation and a Beginning
His Own Vine and Fig Tree: Property Rights and the Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God: How It Will Be
A Millennium of Preparation: Getting Ready for the Next Step of the Plan
Not Just a Better America: The Millennium Will Not Be Patterned After the U.S. (2002)
Will the Millennium Be a Better America? Cultural Bias and the Kingdom of God (2022)
Ministers/Ministry
Man’s Greatest Challenge (Part Three): The Gift of the Ministry
Miracles
Seeking God in the Mundane: The Sensational and Phenomenal Are Rare
Moses
No One Else Matters (Part One): The “Faulty” Leadership of Moses
The Real Prince of Egypt: Moses, Fact and Fiction
Murder
“But I Say to You” (Part Two): Murder and Anger
Music
The Song of Moses: A Unique New Song
Names
A Name’s Significance: A Name Ties You Down
Names of God
Extremes of Idolatry: Graven Images and Sacred Names
A Son Is Given: Insight From Jesus’ Names
Narcissism
It’s Not About You: It’s About Christ
Numbers, Book of
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part One): Numbers 22
Balaam and the End-Time Church (Part Two): Parallels With the Laodicean
Numbers (Part One): Journey in the Desert
Numbers (Part Two): Graves in the Wilderness
Numbers (Part Three): Poised at the Jordan
Oaths/Swearing/Cursing
“But I Say to You” (Part Five): Oaths
Obadiah
Concerning Edom: The Book of Obadiah
Obedience
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Three): Hope Demonstrated
Faithful, Following Firstfruits: Prominent Traits of True Christians
Offense
Dealing With a Sinning Brother: An Attitude of Love and Forgiveness
Offerings, Holy Day
Do Not Sound a Trumpet: Hypocrisy in Giving
The Love of Money: The Root of All Kinds of Evil (Sermonette)
Old Covenant
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Two): The Old Covenant
Original Sin
Consequences for God and Man: Genesis 3:20-24
Overcoming/Spiritual Growth/Producing Fruit
Adolescent Geriatrics: Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity
Be Anxious for Nothing: Overcoming Anxieties
Building on the Foundation: The Quality of Our Work
Completing Sanctification: Refuting the Hyper-Grace Doctrine
Deleavening the Home: Ridding One’s Community of Sin
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Four): Producing Fruit
Ensuring Our Calling: II Peter 1
Foundations of Sand: Remnant Idolatries
Four Warnings (Part One): Enter By the Narrow Gate
The Glory of God (Part Three): From Glory to Glory
Growing Up: Moving Toward Maturity and Responsibility
Hide and Seek: Conquering Secret Sin
Highly Skilled Overcomers: Deliberate Practice and Deep Work
Human Nature: Good or Evil?
Impediments to Sanctification: Overcoming Obstacles Through a Christ-like Mentality
Jehoshaphat: A Lesson in Overcoming
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Eight): Overcoming
Magic Doesn’t Work (Part Three): The Work to Produce Fruit
Our Walk With God: Components of Unleavened Living
Overcoming Is a Choice: We Stand or Fall by Our Choices
Patience With Growth: Producing Fruit Takes Time
Potential for Good: Doing Good Is Not Easy
Preparations for Christ’s Return: Are We Working Together With God?
Principled Living (Part Two): Conquering Sin
Principled Living (Part Three): Growing in Righteousness
The Reality of Evil: Self-Realization
Re-education (Part One): Unlearning the Wrong Way
Re-education (Part Two): Transformation
Reluctant Leaders: Training to Rule
Resistance (Part One): Self-Sabotage in Overcoming
Resistance (Part Two): Solutions
Resistance (Part Three): Persistence: Steadfast Continuance
The Spirit and the Way: Knowledge or Conduct?
Spiritual Maturity: Exercising Righteousness
Take Heed to Yourselves: Christ’s Warning in Luke 21:34
Too Good to Ignore: Called to Growth
Virtues Hard and Soft: Building Complete Character
The Parables of Jesus
Lazarus and the Rich Man: A Castigation of Pharisaism
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part One): The Mustard Seed
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Two): The Leaven
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Three): Hidden Treasure
The Parable of the Leaven, Expanded: Love of the Brethren Corrupted
Passover
Passover and Hope: A Ray of Hope Beyond Our Troubles
The Second Passover: Who Can Take it and Why (Sermonette)
Patience/Endurance/Longsuffering
Asa: A Lesson in Endurance
Patience With Growth: Producing Fruit Takes Time
Principled Living (Part Seven): Enduring to the End
Resistance (Part Three): Persistence: Steadfast Continuance
Seeking God’s Will (Part Three): Patience: Learning to Imitate God’s Longsuffering
Waiting: A Neglected Christian Discipline
Patriotism/Xenophobia
Jonah: Typical Israelite
Peace
Be Still: Peace and Rest
The Cost of Reconciliation: Peace Among Brethren
The Peacemakers: An Identifier of God’s Children
Peace Offering
Why Is Atonement a Fall Festival? Different Emphases on Christ’s Sacrifice
Peer Pressure
Corporate Sin: Following Others in Iniquity
Pentecost
Are We Redeeming the Time? Making the Most of Our Remaining Time
Boaz and Pentecost
Counting to Pentecost: A Simple Approach
Faithful, Following Firstfruits: Prominent Traits of True Christians
Firstfruits to God: What Makes the 144,000 Firstfruits
The Mystery of the Church: The Unity Necessary for Perfection
Our Affinity to Christ: What It Means to Be a Firstfruit
Patience With Growth: Producing Fruit Takes Time
Pentecost and Hope: Pentecost’s Types Provide Confidence
Pentecost and the Book of Ruth
Pentecost and Time
Peter’s Pentecost Sermon: Christians Under Judgment
Principled Living (Part Six): Becoming Holy
Psalms: Book Two (Part One): Psalm 147 (Summary)
The Spirit and the Way: Knowledge or Conduct?
Themes of Ruth (Part Three): Redemption
Why Count Fifty Days? Redeeming the Time
Perfection
Feast of Tabernacles Basics: The Fundamentals of Why We Keep It
Delusions of Perfection: Covering Sin in Love
The Mystery of the Church: The Unity Necessary for Perfection
Virtues Hard and Soft: Building Complete Character
Persecution
Persecution: A Reality for Christians
Those Who Are Persecuted: Committing Ourselves to a Faithful Creator
II Peter, Book of
Ensuring Our Calling: II Peter 1
Politics
Politics and Christ’s Return: Liberalism and Conservatism
Why We Do Not Vote: Our Fight Is Not Political
Praise
The Glory of God (Part Four): Glorifying God
It’s Not About You: It’s About Christ
Prayer
Ask, Seek, Knock: More Than Just Prayer
Back to Basics: A Foundation for Turbulent Times
Chronicles: Answered Prayer
The Prayers of Jesus: Christ’s Example in Prayer
Private Religion: Performing Our Righteous Acts in Secret
Predestination
God’s Calling and Election: Changing of the Heart
Preparing/Training
Could You Stand Alone? Preparing to Make a Quality Witness
Esther (Part Five): Purim and Preparing the Bride
A Contrast of Kings: Nimrod and Melchizedek
A Millennium of Preparation: Getting Ready for the Next Step of the Plan
Portrait of a King: Preparing for Our Future Positions
Preparations for Christ’s Return: Are We Working Together With God?
Reluctant Leaders: Training to Rule
Qualifications of a Godly Judge: Called to Learn to Judge
Success in This World: Self-Improvement and Preparation
Presumptuousness
Countering Presumptuousness: Contentment
Hide and Seek: Conquering Secret Sin
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Two): Perspective
Presumptuousness: The Sin of Pride
Profanity
Profanity (Part One): Living Apart from God
Profanity (Part Two): Prioritizing the Holy
Property
His Own Vine and Fig Tree: Property Rights and the Kingdom of God
Prophecy
The Beast From the Earth and 666: The False Prophet and the Number of the Beast
The Binding of Satan: Restoring the Peace
Concerning Edom: The Book of Obadiah
The Days of Noah: Genesis 6 and the End Time
Death: The End of the Beginning
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Seven): Jesus on Last Things
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Ten): Where Is Israel Today?
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Eleven): Genesis 49 and Deuteronomy 33
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Twelve): Joseph
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Thirteen): Jacob’s Trouble
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Fourteen): Israel Redeemed
Dystopia? Utopia? What Our Future Holds
The End Is Not Yet: Warnings of Coming Punishment
The Future’s So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades: What We Have to Look Forward To
Handwriting on the Wall (2020): Critical Race Theory
Handwriting on the Wall (2024): Cultural Christianity
His Own Vine and Fig Tree: Property Rights and the Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God: How It Will Be
The King of the South: Can It Be Radical Islam?
Lift Up Your Voice Like a Trumpet: Reasons for the Blowing of Trumpets
Looking Forward: Eyes on the Prize
Matthew 24:34 and “This Generation”: Which Generation?
A Millennium of Preparation: Getting Ready for the Next Step of the Plan
The Plan of Salvation in Genesis 3:15
Preparations for Christ’s Return: Are We Working Together With God?
Prophecy and Love in the Song of Songs: Christ and the Church
Psalms 90-100: Prophetic Psalms of Moses
Rain: An Image of God’s Abundant Providence
The Rapture and Trumpets: A False Interpretation
A Rewired Society (Part One): The Mystery of Lawlessness
A Rewired Society (Part Two): A Post-Truth World
The Second Resurrection and Union With Christ: Evangelizing Those Ignorant of Christ
The Seventh Trumpet: The Last Trumpet
Shock and Awe—and Speed: Christ’s Soon-Coming Campaign for Earth
The Three Angels: Revelation 14:6-13
Trumpets: Glorious Appearings: Exodus 19-20
Trumpets Means War! Christ Returns With a Sword
Trumpets: Soon to Be Fulfilled? The Attitudes of Generation X
The Two Witnesses (Part One): The Little Book of Revelation 10:8-10
The Two Witnesses (Part Two): A Reed Like a Rod
The Two Witnesses (Part Three): Their Testimony
The Two Witnesses (Part Four): Zechariah 4
The Two Witnesses (Part Five): The Golden Bowl and Fire From Heaven
The Two Witnesses (Part Six): The Types
The Two Witnesses (Part Seven): Their Death and Resurrection
Until Shiloh Comes: Genesis 49:8-12 and the Lion of Judah
Warning in the Wind: A Swarm of Spring Tornadoes
Why Study Prophecy? The Importance of Prophecy
Will the Millennium Be a Better America? Cultural Bias and the Kingdom of God (2022)
The Wrath of God
Protection, Divine
Promised: Protection and Healing: Conditions to Consider
Providence
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Four): Providence Manifested
Rain: An Image of God’s Abundant Providence
Themes of Ruth (Part Two): God’s Providence
What We Can Learn From Booths: A Yearly Reminder of our Pilgrim Status
Psalms, Book of
Book One (Part One): Psalm 1
Book One (Part Two): Psalm 2
Book One (Part Three): Psalms 3, 19
Book One (Part Four): Psalm 37
Book One (Part Five): Psalms 8, 16, 22, 40, 41
Book One (Part Six): Psalm 23
Christ’s Death, Resurrection, and Ascension: Psalms 22, 23, 24
Book Two (Part One): Psalm 147 (Summary)
Book Two (Part Two): Psalms 42, 43, 44
Book Two (Part Three): Psalms 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 71
Book Two (Part Four): Psalms 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 72
Psalm 55: Dealing With Betrayal
Book Three (Part One): Psalm 73
Book Three (Part Two): Psalms 148 (Summary), 74
Book Three (Part Three): Psalms 75, 82
Book Three (Part Four): Psalm 78
Book Three (Part Five): Psalm 81
The King of the South: Can It Be Radical Islam? (Psalm 83)
Book Four (Part One): Psalm 90
Book Four (Part Two): Psalms 149 (Summary), 92, 95
Book Four (Part Three): Psalms 105, 106, 93
Book Four (Part Four): God as Creator: Psalm 104
Book Four: He Is Coming! Psalms 91, 94, 96, 101
Book Four: A New Day Dawns Psalm 97
Book Four: All His Benefits: Psalms 90, 102, 103
Numbering Our Days (Psalm 90)
Psalms 90-100: Prophetic Psalms of Moses
Book Five (Part One): Psalms for the Winter Blues: Psalms 150 (Summary), 107, 145
Book Five (Part Two): Psalms of Ascents: Psalms 120-134
Book Five (Part Three): The Hallel: Psalms of Praise: Psalms 113-118, 145, 150
Book Five (Part Four): Psalm 119 (Part One)
Book Five (Part Five): Psalm 119 (Part Two)
Book Five (Part Six): Psalm 119 (Part Three)
Works of God: God’s Work Is Salvation (Psalms 111 and 104)
Psalm 133 and Unity (1998) • (2023 Bible Study)
Quarantine
Faith Over Fear
Reality
Let’s Get Real: Truth Equals Reality
Seeing the Invisible: The Reality of the Unseen
Rebellion
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Three): A Cycle of Rebellion
Jesus and the Rebellious Son: Contradictory Judgments
Jonah: Typical Israelite
Reconciliation
Consequences for God and Man: Genesis 3:20-24
Dealing With a Sinning Brother: An Attitude of Love and Forgiveness
The Cost of Reconciliation: Peace Among Brethren
Reconciliation (Part One): Making Amends With a Brother
Reconciliation (Part Two): Christ’s Work in Reconciling All Things
Redemption
The Cursed Redeemer: Christ and Deuteronomy 21:22-23
He Lives, We Live: We Are Saved by His Life
Themes of Ruth (Part Three): Redemption
The Sabbath: Redemption
Relationship With God
Ask, Seek, Knock: More Than Just Prayer
Be Anxious for Nothing: Overcoming Anxieties
Four Warnings (Part Three): I Never Knew You
Healing the Breach: Assisting Christ in His Work
Love God, Love Neighbor: Manifesting Godly Love
These Things We Know: Self-Evaluation
Repentance/Change/Transformation
Afflicting Our Souls: Fasting to Spur Change
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Seven): Repentance
Manasseh: A Lesson in Repentance
Remaining Unleavened: Renewing the Mind
Repentance and Righteousness (Part One): Becoming Free From Sin
Repentance and Righteousness (Part Two): Doing Right
Take Heed to Yourselves: Christ’s Warning in Luke 21:34
Teaching Us to Think (Part One): Developing the Mind of Christ
When Our Change Comes: A Life of Transformation
Reputation
A Name’s Significance: A Name Ties You Down
Rest
Be Still: Peace and Rest
The Sabbath: Rest
Resurrection
Consequences of Resurrection and Ascension: The Wavesheaf Offering Fulfilled in Christ
Death: The End of the Beginning
The Great White Throne: What Is God’s Throne Like?
Our Bread of Life: Life Through the Resurrection
Proofs of Christ’s Resurrection: Scriptural, Historical, Logical Evidence
The Resurrection: A Central Pillar
The Second Resurrection and Union With Christ: Evangelizing Those Ignorant of Christ
Trumpets and Hope: Assurance in the Resurrection
When Our Change Comes: A Life of Transformation
Revelation
Antidotes to Fear and Depression: God’s Revelation Provides Hope
False Gospels: Tests to Determine If a Teaching Is False
General Revelation: Your Word Is Truth
Pitfalls of Scholarship: Scholarship’s Missing Dimension
Why Many Do Not Understand: God Must Open the Mind
Revelation, Book of
The Beast From the Earth and 666: The False Prophet and the Number of the Beast
Benefits of the Third Resurrection: Positives and Negatives
Letters to Seven Churches (Part One): Introduction
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Two): Ephesus
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Three): Smyrna
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Four): Pergamos
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Five): Thyatira
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Six): Sardis
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Seven): Repentance
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Eight): Overcoming
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Nine): Philadelphia
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Ten): The Church
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Eleven): Laodicea
The Seventh Trumpet: The Last Trumpet
The Song of Moses: A Unique New Song
The Three Angels: Revelation 14:6-13
Trumpets Means War! Christ Returns With a Sword
The Two Witnesses (Part One): The Little Book of Revelation 10:8-10
The Two Witnesses (Part Two): A Reed Like a Rod
The Two Witnesses (Part Three): Their Testimony
The Two Witnesses (Part Four): Zechariah 4
The Two Witnesses (Part Five): The Golden Bowl and Fire From Heaven
The Two Witnesses (Part Six): The Types
The Two Witnesses (Part Seven): Their Death and Resurrection
Righteousness
Biblical Wisdom: Defining a Misunderstood Term
Freedom’s Dark Underbelly: The Wrong Freedom Produces Disastrous Results
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Three): Doing Righteousness
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part One): Job’s Character
Principled Living (Part Three): Growing in Righteousness
Remaining Unleavened: Renewing the Mind
Spiritual Maturity: Exercising Righteousness
Truly Unleavened: Are You Clean?
Our Walk With God: Components of Unleavened Living
Private Religion: Performing Our Righteous Acts in Secret
Repentance and Righteousness (Part Two): Doing Right
Romans, Book of
Law and Spirit Together: Not Law or Grace; Law AND Grace
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Seven): Romans 9
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Eight): Romans 10
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Nine): Romans 11
Teaching Us to Think (Part One): Developing the Mind of Christ
Teaching Us to Think (Part Two): Renewing the Mind
Teaching Us to Think (Part Three): Proving God’s Will
Ruth, Book of
Boaz and Pentecost
Pentecost and the Book of Ruth
Themes of Ruth (Part One): Naomi
Themes of Ruth (Part Two): God’s Providence
Themes of Ruth (Part Three): Redemption
Themes of Ruth (Part Four): Kindness and Faith
Sabbath
Be Still: Peace and Rest
A Day Without Work: Lest Anyone Should Boast
God’s Rest and the Millennium: A Cessation and a Beginning
The Sabbath: Creation
The Sabbath: Redemption
The Sabbath: Rest
Sacred Names
Extremes of Idolatry: Graven Images and Sacred Names
Sacrifice
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part One): Faith Perfected
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part Five): Promises Confirmed
“But I Say to You” (Part Six): Retaliation
“But I Say to You” (Part Seven): Love Your Enemies
Christian Service: Why and How to Serve
The Christian Walk (Part One): In Love (Ephesians 5:1-7)
The Cost of Reconciliation: Peace Among Brethren
The Glory of God (Part Four): Glorifying God
Principled Living (Part Four): Giving of Ourselves
Seeking God’s Will (Part Four): Sacrifice: God’s Sacrificial Nature
Samson
Samson and the Christian (Part One): The Philistine Oppression
Samson and the Christian (Part Two): Judges 13: Annunciation and Nazirite Vow
Samson and the Christian (Part Three): Judges 14: Themes and Foreshadowing
Samson and the Christian (Part Four): Judges 15: Consequences and Conversion
Samson and the Christian (Part Five): Judges 16: Delilah and Downfall
Samson and the Christian (Part Six): Finale and Lessons
Salvation
The Blind See: Christ Is the Light of the World
Consequences for God and Man: Genesis 3:20-24
God’s Calling and Election: Changing of the Heart
Limited Atonement: Each in His Own Order
Psalms: Book Four: A New Day Dawns Psalm 97
Works of God: God’s Work Is Salvation
Sanctification
Are We Redeeming the Time? Making the Most of Our Remaining Time
Completing Sanctification: Refuting the Hyper-Grace Doctrine
Deleavening the Home: Ridding One’s Community of Sin
He Lives, We Live: We Are Saved by His Life
The Glory of God (Part Three): From Glory to Glory
Impediments to Sanctification: Overcoming Obstacles Through a Christ-like Mentality
Principled Living (Part Six): Becoming Holy
Qualifications of a Godly Judge: Called to Learn to Judge
Real Conversion: Conversion Is a Process
Remaining Unleavened: Renewing the Mind
Why Count Fifty Days? Redeeming the Time
Satan/Demons
The Adversary: Satan Exists and Is Active
The Binding of Satan: Restoring the Peace
The Days of Noah: Genesis 6 and the End Time
Don’t Disregard Satan! He’s Still on the Prowl
Looks Fair, Feels Foul
Scattering/Exile
How to Survive Exile: Scattering = Exile
The Second Death/Third Resurrection
Benefits of the Third Resurrection: Positives and Negatives
Second Resurrection
The Great White Throne: What Is God’s Throne Like?
The Second Resurrection and Union With Christ: Evangelizing Those Ignorant of Christ
Seeking God
Ask, Seek, Knock: More Than Just Prayer
Even From My Youth: Seek God When Young
Seeking God in the Mundane: The Sensational and Phenomenal Are Rare
Self-Control/Self-Composure/Self-Discipline/Self-Mastery
Blessed Are the Meek: Another Difficult Fruit of the Spirit
Control and Self-Control: Learning Self-Restraint
Flee From Idolatry (Part One): Self-Discipline
God and Self-Government
Liberty Through Self-Control: Christian Freedom Derives From Self-Government
Self-Discipline: The Good Work of Controlling the Self
True Self-Control: A Life Committed to Pleasing God
Self-Evaluation/Self-Examination
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part One): Job’s Character
Job and Self-Evaluation (Part Two): Perspective
These Things We Know: Self-Evaluation
Self-Improvement
Success in This World: Self-Improvement and Preparation
Self-Righteousness
Delusions of Perfection: Covering Sin in Love
Sermon on the Mount/Plain
Beatitudes: The Poor in Spirit: The Attitude of Spiritual Deficiency
Beatitudes: Those Who Mourn: A Contrite Spirit
Beatitudes: The Meek: Humble Compliance to God
Beatitudes: Those Who Hunger and Thirst: A Perpetual Spiritual Appetite
Beatitudes: The Merciful: A Reflection of God’s Mercy
Beatitudes: The Peacemakers: An Identifier of God’s Children
Beatitudes: Those Who Are Persecuted: Committing Ourselves to a Faithful Creator
Beatitudes: Blessed Are: Summary: Lessons Learned from the Beatitudes
“But I Say to You” (Part One): The Spirit of the Law
“But I Say to You” (Part Two): Murder and Anger
“But I Say to You” (Part Three): Adultery
“But I Say to You” (Part Four): Divorce
“But I Say to You” (Part Five): Oaths
“But I Say to You” (Part Six): Retaliation
“But I Say to You” (Part Seven): Love Your Enemies
Private Religion: Performing Our Righteous Acts in Secret
Do Not Sound a Trumpet: Hypocrisy in Giving
The Prayers of Jesus: Christ’s Example in Prayer
Impediments to Sanctification: Overcoming Obstacles Through a Christ-like Mentality
Worry and Seeking the Kingdom: Faith Is the Answer
Do Not Judge: Moral Condemnation in Hypocrisy
Casting Pearls: The Perils of Evangelism
Ask, Seek, Knock: More Than Just Prayer
Four Warnings (Part One): Enter By the Narrow Gate
Four Warnings (Part Two): Beware of False Prophets
Four Warnings (Part Three): I Never Knew You
Four Warnings (Part Four): Founded on the Rock
Foundations of Sand: Remnant Idolatries
Service
Back to Basics: A Foundation for Turbulent Times
Character and Leadership: Christian Leaders Speak and Act Like Christ
Christian Service: Why and How to Serve
Dogs and Sheep: Shepherds of the Flock
The Glory of God (Part Four): Glorifying God
Hospitality: A Characteristic of God
Life Is Service (Part One): Created to Serve
Life Is Service (Part Two): Slavery and Christian Service
Money Is Power: A Willingness to Share
Principled Living (Part Four): Giving of Ourselves
The Purposes of Aging: A Positive View of Old Age
Sex/Gender
“But I Say to You”: (Part Three): Adultery
Homosexual Marriage? What the Bible Says
The Two Great Commandments: First Principles
Virtues Hard and Soft: Building Complete Character
Signs of the Times
The End Is Not Yet: Warnings of Coming Punishment
Handwriting on the Wall (2020): Critical Race Theory
Handwriting on the Wall (2022): Forgetfulness
Handwriting on the Wall (2023): Without Natural Affection
Trumpets: Soon to Be Fulfilled? The Attitudes of Generation X
Warning in the Wind: A Swarm of Spring Tornadoes
Simony/Buying Salvation
It’s Not About You: It’s About Christ
Sin
Corporate Sin: Following Others in Iniquity
Delusions of Perfection: Covering Sin in Love
Healing the Breach: Assisting Christ in His Work
Hide and Seek: Conquering Secret Sin
Human Nature: Good or Evil?
Principled Living (Part Two): Conquering Sin
The Reality of Evil: Self-Realization
Sin Offering
Why Is Atonement a Fall Festival? Different Emphases on Christ’s Sacrifice
Social Justice
Handwriting on the Wall (2020): Critical Race Theory
Sodom
Life in Sodom: As in the Days of Lot
Leaving Sodom: Leaving This World
Corinthian Parallels to Sodom: Paul Faced Problems Similar to Our Own
Soul/Immortal Soul
Is Your Soul Immortal? What the Bible Says About the Soul
Lazarus and the Rich Man: A Castigation of Pharisaism
Sovereignty
Antidotes to Fear and Depression: God’s Revelation Provides Hope
Promised: Protection and Healing: Conditions to Consider
Sovereign God, Not Man: Put Your Confidence in God, Not Your Own Thoughts (Commentary)
Sovereignty and Submission: Submitting to God
Speech/Tongue/Language
“But I Say to You” (Part Five): Oaths
Debate: War With Words
Gossip: The Very Serious Sin of Talebearing
Profanity (Part One): Living Apart from God
Profanity (Part Two): Prioritizing the Holy
Words Versus Images: We Learn God’s Way Through Words
Spirit of the Law/Spiritual Principles
The Bible Does Not Have All the Answers! A Book of Instruction for Godly Living
“But I Say to You” (Part One): The Spirit of the Law
He Lives, We Live: We Are Saved by His Life
Spiritual Gifts
Character and Leadership: Christian Leaders Speak and Act Like Christ
Jesus and the Feast (Part Two): Belief in the Spirit
Seeking God’s Will (Part Seven): Conclusion: All the Gifts We Need
Sight to the Blind: Gifts of God’s Spirit
Themes of I Corinthians (Part Seven): Spiritual Gifts
Titus (Part Four): Traits of a Healthy Church
What the Holy Spirit Does
Spiritual Warfare
Against All Odds: Standing in the Gap
The Adversary: Satan Exists and Is Active
The Days of Noah: Genesis 6 and the End Time
Don’t Disregard Satan! He’s Still on the Prowl
Looks Fair, Feels Foul
Spirit World
Seeing the Invisible: The Reality of the Unseen
Stewardship
Money Is Power: A Willingness to Share
Stewardship: The Biblical Meaning
Stress
Be Anxious for Nothing: Overcoming Anxieties
Worry and Seeking the Kingdom: Faith Is the Answer
Submission
The Christian Walk (Part Four): Mutual Submission in Godly Fear (Ephesians 5:21)
Faith Over Fear
Sovereignty and Submission: Submitting to God
Tabernacle/Temple
Approaching God Through Christ (Part One): Serving in a Heavenly Tabernacle
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Two): The Brazen Altar
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Three): The Laver
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Four): The Door and Table of Showbread
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Five): The Menorah
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Six): The Altar of Incense
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Seven): Summary: Christ Is the Way
Tabernacles, Feast of
Christians in the Spotlight: Our Personal Witness
Dystopia? Utopia? What Our Future Holds
Feast of Tabernacles Basics: The Fundamentals of Why We Keep It
From Rubble to Utopia: The Work of the Millennium
The Future’s So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades: What We Hae to Look Forward To
God’s Rest and the Millennium: A Cessation and a Beginning
How to Have a Great Feast
Jesus and the Feast (Part One): Alignment With God
Jesus and the Feast (Part Two): Belief in the Spirit
Jesus and the Feast (Part Three): Light of the World
The Kingdom of God: How It Will Be
A Millennium of Preparation: Getting Ready for the Next Step of the Plan
Money Is Power: A Willingness to Share
What We Can Learn From Booths: A Yearly Reminder of our Pilgrim Status
Will the Millennium Be a Better America? Cultural Bias and the Kingdom of God (2022)
Ten Commandments (except Sabbath and Idolatry)
“But I Say to You” (Part Two): Murder and Anger (Sixth Commandment)
“But I Say to You”: (Part Three): Adultery (Seventh Commandment)
“But I Say to You” (Part Five): Oaths (Ninth Commandment)
A Name’s Significance: A Name Ties You Down (Third Commandment)
Profanity (Part Two): Prioritizing the Holy (Third Commandment)
Thinking/Mind
Carelessness: An Attitude Typical of Laodiceanism
Remaining Unleavened: Renewing the Mind
Sight to the Blind: Gifts of God’s Spirit
Teaching Us to Think (Part One): Developing the Mind of Christ
Teaching Us to Think (Part Two): Renewing the Mind
Teaching Us to Think (Part Three): Proving God’s Will
What’s Your Attitude? The Importance of Our Overall Perspective
Why Many Do Not Understand: God Must Open the Mind
Third Day
The Third Day (Part One): Historic and Prophetic Significance
The Third Day (Part Two): From Despair to Jubilation
Time
Are We Redeeming the Time? Making the Most of Our Remaining Time
The Christian Walk (Part Three): In Wisdom (Ephesians 5:15-21)
Commencement: Setting Sail in Life
Pentecost and Time
Waiting: A Neglected Christian Discipline
Why Count Fifty Days? Redeeming the Time
Tithing
Money Is Power: A Willingness to Share
Why We Tithe (Part One): The Spirit of the Law
Why We Tithe (Part Two): Growing in Giving
Why We Tithe (Part Three): The Tithes
Titus, Epistle to
The Purposes of Aging: A Positive View of Old Age
Titus (Part One): Introduction
Titus (Part Two): A Faithful Ministry
Titus (Part Three): Rebuking False Teachers
Titus (Part Four): Traits of a Healthy Church
Titus (Part Five): A Church in Training
Titus (Part Six): Living in the World
Titus (Part Seven): Maintaining Good Works
Trials/Tests
Facing Cultural Headwinds: Living in an Anti-God World
Overcoming Is a Choice: We Stand or Fall by Our Choices
Responding to Catastrophe: Reacting Constructively Under Trying Circumstances
Spiritual Maturity: Exercising Righteousness
The Transfiguration
Why the Transfiguration? Hear Him!
Trumpets, Feast of
Habakkuk
Lift Up Your Voice Like a Trumpet: Reasons for the Blowing of Trumpets
Preparations for Christ’s Return: Are We Working Together With God?
Psalms: Book Four: He Is Coming! Psalms 91, 94, 96, 101
Psalms: Book Four: A New Day Dawns Psalm 97
The Rapture and Trumpets: A False Interpretation
The Seventh Trumpet: The Last Trumpet
Shock and Awe—and Speed: Christ’s Soon-Coming Campaign for Earth
Trumpets and Hope: Assurance in the Resurrection
Trumpets and the Fall of Jericho: Inheriting the Land
Trumpets: Glorious Appearings: Exodus 19-20
Trumpets Means War! Christ Returns With a Sword
Trumpets: Soon to Be Fulfilled? The Attitudes of Generation X
When Our Change Comes: A Life of Transformation
Who Is on the Lord’s Side? We Must Choose
Would Our God Do That? A God of Justice and Judgment
The Wrath of God
Truth
The Christian Walk (Part Two): In Light (Ephesians 5:8-14)
General Revelation: Your Word Is Truth
Let’s Get Real: Truth Equals Reality
Itching Ears: Reasons for False Teachings
Man’s Greatest Challenge (Part One): The Foundation of Belief
Man’s Greatest Challenge (Part Two): Confidence in God’s Word
Man’s Greatest Challenge (Part Three): The Gift of the Ministry
Man’s Greatest Challenge (Part Four): True Christians
Our Trusted Source of Truth (Part One): Surrounded by Deceit
Our Trusted Source of Truth (Part Two): Accepting Hard Times
Pitfalls of Scholarship: Scholarship’s Missing Dimension
Preventing Deception: How Not to Be Deceived
Sincerity and Truth (Part One): Christ and God’s Word
Sincerity and Truth (Part Two): A Life of Integrity
Sincerity and Truth (Part Three): Living the Truth
Sovereign God, Not Man: Put Your Confidence in God, Not Your Own Thoughts (Commentary)
Understanding
Is God’s Way Simple? From Simple to Complex
Listening: Hearing, Understanding, and Doing
Sight to the Blind: Gifts of God’s Spirit
Why Many Do Not Understand: God Must Open the Mind
Unity
The Cost of Reconciliation: Peace Among Brethren
The Importance of the True Gospel: The True Gospel Promotes Unity
The Mystery of the Church: The Unity Necessary for Perfection
Psalm 133 and Unity (1998) • (2023 Bible Study)
Remember the Christians: Unity Through Christ
Titus (Part Four): Traits of a Healthy Church
The Two Great Commandments: First Principles
Unifying Behaviors: Examples from Scripture
Unleavened Bread, Feast of
Deleavening the Home: Ridding One’s Community of Sin
Escape from Box Canyon: Lessons of Faith From the Red Sea
The Glory of God (Part One): The Shekinah
God’s Word in Our Mouths: Should the Church Teach Moralism?
He Lives, We Live: We Are Saved by His Life
James and Unleavened Bread (Part One): Justified by Grace and Works
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Two): Practical Religion
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Three): Doing Righteousness
Our Bread of Life: Life Through the Resurrection
Our Walk With God: Components of Unleavened Living
Overcoming Is a Choice: We Stand or Fall by Our Choices
Principled Living (Part Two): Conquering Sin
Principled Living (Part Three): Growing in Righteousness
Re-education (Part One): Unlearning the Wrong Way
Re-education (Part Two): Transformation
Repentance and Righteousness (Part One): Becoming Free From Sin
Repentance and Righteousness (Part Two): Doing Right
Remaining Unleavened: Renewing the Mind
Themes of I Corinthians (Part Three): Judging Righteous Judgment
Themes of I Corinthians (Part Four): Fleeing From Sin
Truly Unleavened: Are You Clean?
Unleavened Bread and Hope: Hope Inspires Transformation
Virtue
Virtues Hard and Soft: Building Complete Character
Voting
Why We Do Not Vote: Our Fight Is Not Political
Walk With God
Is God in All Our Thoughts? Our Walk Reflects Our Mind and Character
Our Walk With God: Components of Unleavened Living
The Spirit and the Way: Knowledge or Conduct?
What We Can Learn From Booths: A Yearly Reminder of our Pilgrim Status
Wavesheaf Offering
Consequences of Resurrection and Ascension: The Wavesheaf Offering Fulfilled in Christ
Wealth
Is Redistribution of Wealth Biblical? The Principle of Equity
Weather/Acts of God/Natural Disasters
The End Is Not Yet: Warnings of Coming Punishment
Rain: An Image of God’s Abundant Providence
Warning in the Wind: A Swarm of Spring Tornadoes
Wisdom
Biblical Wisdom: Defining a Misunderstood Term
The Christian Walk (Part Three): In Wisdom (Ephesians 5:15-21)
The Purposes of Aging: A Positive View of Old Age
Seeking God’s Will (Part Five): Goodness: Wisdom Is What Is Good
Witnessing
Christians in the Spotlight: Our Personal Witness
The Christian Walk (Part Two): In Light (Ephesians 5:8-14)
Could You Stand Alone? Preparing to Make a Quality Witness
Principled Living (Part Five): Witnessing of God
Too Good to Ignore: Called to Growth
Work of God
Christ’s Mission Statement: Announcing His Great Work—and Ours
From Rubble to Utopia: The Work of the Millennium
Reconciliation (Part Two): Christ’s Work in Reconciling All Things
The Sabbath: Creation
Works of God: God’s Work Is Salvation
Works/Deeds
Abraham’s Sacrifice (Part One): Faith Perfected
Building on the Foundation: The Quality of Our Work
Christian Service: Why and How to Serve
Completing Sanctification: Refuting the Hyper-Grace Doctrine
A Day Without Work: Lest Anyone Should Boast
The Glory of God (Part Four): Glorifying God
God’s Word in Our Mouths: Should the Church Teach Moralism?
Highly Skilled Overcomers: Deliberate Practice and Deep Work
How to Be a Bad Disciple: What Not to Do
“If I Have Not Charity”: Considerate Giving
James and Unleavened Bread (Part One): Justified by Grace and Works
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Two): Practical Religion
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Three): Doing Righteousness
Magic Doesn’t Work (Part One): Grace Is a Work of God
Magic Doesn’t Work (Part Two): Grace Then Works
Magic Doesn’t Work (Part Three): The Work to Produce Fruit
Money Is Power: A Willingness to Share
Patience With Growth: Producing Fruit Takes Time
Self-Discipline: The Good Work of Controlling the Self
Titus (Part Seven): Maintaining Good Works
Too Good to Ignore: Called to Growth
Unifying Behaviors: Examples from Scripture
Waiting: A Neglected Christian Discipline
Works of the Flesh
Works of the Flesh: Under Human Nature’s Influence
Worship
Worship and Culture (Part One): What Is Acceptable Worship?
Worship and Culture (Part Two): New Testament Instructions
Youth/Young People
Commencement: Setting Sail in Life
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Nine): Ecclesiastes 11:9-10
Even From My Youth: Seek God When Young
Growing Up: Moving Toward Maturity and Responsibility
A Rewired Society (Part One): The Mystery of Lawlessness
A Rewired Society (Part Two): A Post-Truth World
Teach Them Young: Three Parenting Directives
Zeal
Christian Zeal: Fervor for God
Josiah: A Lesson in Zeal
Zephaniah
Zephaniah (Part One): The Day of the Lord Is Near!
Zephaniah (Part Two): God’s Wrath on the Whole World
Zephaniah (Part Three): Quick Destruction, Eternal Restoration