Psalm 23 (Part Two)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 6/9/1990
Sheep are the most dependent on their owner for their well-being. From the viewpoint of the sheep, the quality of care of the shepherd is of utmost importance.
Psalm 23 (Part One)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 5/26/1990
Of all animals, sheep need the most care and are extremely vulnerable to predators, pests, and fear, leading to extremely dependent and trusting behavior.
Abraham (Part Twelve)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 5/22/1990
Based on his long friendship with God, Abraham could systematically calculate the reliability of God's promises even in the lack of visual evidence.
The Commandments (Part Nineteen)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 5/12/1990
Jesus taught that all outward sin stems from inner inordinate desire. What we desire or lust after automatically becomes our idol.
Abraham (Part Eleven)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 5/8/1990
If we hold fast to principles, though it may seem initially uncomfortable and fearful, we will eventually receive respect and even admiration.
The Commandments (Part Eighteen)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 4/28/1990
A community can only be established upon a foundation of stability and truth. Our relationships must be based upon God's truth, producing faithfulness.
The Commandments (Part Seventeen)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 4/14/1990
Wealth accumulated by honest work and diligence will be blessed, but hastily acquired by any kind of theft or dishonesty will be cursed.
Abraham (Part Ten)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 4/3/1990
Lot equivocated with God's instructions, looking for escape clauses, showing him to be self-centered and worldly wise, compromised by the values of the world.
Abraham (Part Nine)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 3/27/1990
God helps us to overcome our problems in an unraveling process, sometimes taking us back through the consequences of the bad habits we have accumulated.
Abraham (Part Eight)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 3/20/1990
If we surrender to God, allowing Him to shape character in us, He will enable us to live in hope, giving us direct access to Him, giving us a more abundant life.
Abraham (Part Seven)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 3/13/1990
Abraham's experiences teach us not to try to force God's will. When any sin or self-will is involved, the fruits of such an endeavor will be bitter.
The Commandments (Part Sixteen)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 3/10/1990
It is absolutely impossible for lust to bring about any kind of satisfaction. Adultery cannot be entered into without irrevocably damaging relationships.
Abraham (Part Six)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 2/20/1990
Abraham was willing to lay down his life to rescue his nephew Lot. His sacrifice shows us what kind of effort and sacrifice is needed to wage spiritual war.
Abraham (Part Five)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 2/13/1990
We learn from Abraham's experience to trust God even when we have incomplete information. When we attempt to take the expedient way out, we will run into trouble.
Abraham (Part Four)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 2/6/1990
Abraham is the only biblical character singled out as a type of God the Father. He is also the only one to be called 'friend of God,' and is a good model.
Abraham (Part Three)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 1/23/1990
Abraham did not come from a primitive, but a highly advanced civilization, having huge multi-storied dwellings with running water and indoor bathrooms.
Abraham (Part Two)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 1/16/1990
Abraham was a wealthy and influential man who instructed the Chaldean priesthood on the reality of God, showing the foolishness of worshipping the creation.
Abraham (Part One)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 1/9/1990
Abraham came from a civilization in Mesopotamia that was highly advanced in science, including calculus and chemistry, and having indoor running water.
The Commandments (Part Fifteen)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 12/9/1989
Jesus emphasized the spirit of the law, which places deterrents on the motive (anger, resentment, envy, revenge), preventing murder from ever taking place.
Philippians (Part Ten)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 10/31/1989
Not one of us with heavenly citizenship has ever been there, but like an ambassador, we are compelled to carry on the culture and laws in our lives.