Philippians (Part Three)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 8/1/1989
Paul conveyed to the Philippians his optimism that his imprisonment was actually a blessing, enabling him to magnify his effectiveness and bear more fruit.
Philippians (Part Two)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/25/1989
Paul both appealed for unity among the Philippians and offered encouragement, reminding them that their relationship with one another was through Christ.
The Commandments (Part Twelve)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/22/1989
Parents need to teach their children to consider the long-range consequences of current behaviors, chastening and disciplining them while there is hope.
Philippians (Part One)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/18/1989
Paul expresses joy and camaraderie more with the congregation at Philippi than any other, appreciating their selflessness, generosity, and sacrifice.
Lamentations (Part Eight; 1989)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/11/1989
Lamentations 4 contains a series of contrasts, showing the indignities suffered by a once proud people reduced to humiliating servitude because of idolatry.
The Commandments (Part Eleven)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/8/1989
Honor of parents is the basis for good government. The family provides the venue for someone to learn to make sacrifices and be part of a community.
Lamentations (Part Seven; 1989)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 6/27/1989
Lamentations 3 and 4 show the stark contrast of a once proud people (secure in their wealth, technology, and cleverness) suffering bitter humiliation.
The Commandments (Part Ten)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 6/24/1989
The fifth commandment provides a bridge, connecting our relationships with God and the relationships with our fellow human beings.
Lamentations (Part Six; 1989)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 6/20/1989
Lamentations 3 looks at the horrible affliction of the people and sees good coming from tribulation because it has been God's tool of correction.
Lamentations (Part Five; 1989)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 5/23/1989
Amidst the devastation, the narrator has hope that God would rescue his humbled people. Though He punishes, God is still faithful and loyal to His people.
Lamentations (Part Four; 1989)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 5/16/1989
The prophets and the religious leaders bear the greatest blame for the destruction by providing a quasi-religion and not teaching the Law of God.
Lamentations (Part Three; 1989)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 5/9/1989
As Lamentations opens, Jerusalem is personified as a widow who has had to endure the destruction of her family as well as the mocking scorn from the captors.
Lamentations (Part Two; 1989)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 4/11/1989
Jerusalem recounts her sins as a nation, depending on her own strength or on her lovers (political alliances) rather than upon God.
Lamentations (Part One; 1989)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 4/1/1989
An introduction to the book of Lamentations, focusing on grim hardships (similar to Paul's perils) Christians may face in the future.
Acts (Part Twenty-Seven)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 3/28/1989
Agrippa was knowledgeable about Jewish customs, so Festus brought him in to hear Paul's case, which lincluded his conversion and ministry.
Acts (Part Twenty-Six)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 3/21/1989
Paul is brought before King Agrippa to make his defense. Paul gives his testimony and preaches the gospel. Agrippa is impressed but Paul appeals to Caesar.
Acts (Part Twenty-Five)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 3/14/1989
Had Paul not appealed to Caesar, Agrippa (moved by Paul's testimony and convinced of his innocence) would have set him free. But God had other plans.
Acts (Part Twenty-Four)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 3/7/1989
As Paul is miraculously rescued and taken to Caesarea, he uses every trial as an opportunity to bear witness to Christ, preaching the Gospel.
Acts (Part Twenty-Three)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 2/28/1989
Paul established his identity and credentials as a Jew in order to build a foundation from which to provide a logical defense of his 'apostasy'.
Acts (Part Twenty-Two)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 2/21/1989
Paul's insistence that a relationship with God could not be established by keeping the law did not lead to the conclusion that the law had been done away.