“Ye Are the Light of the World.”
Matthew 5:14-16, John 1:1-14 I: “And God Saw the Light that It Was Good.” 1. Light was good for it drove away darkness. 2. Light was good for it made life possible. 3. Light was good for it gave warmth to a cold world. 4. Light was good for it is clean. 5. Light is the power behind our industry. 6. Light makes life worth while and enjoyable. II: “In the Beginning was the Word.” 1. “The word was with God, and the word was God.” 2. “All things were made by Him.” 3. “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” “To them gave the power to become the sons of God.” 4. “The word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” III: “He was Not That Light.” (John), Cor. 2 4:3-7. 1....
Willfully Blind
Witnessing: Luke 16:19-31, Peter 2 3:1-7 Men have become masters at the art of closing their eyes to what they do not wish to see. Things that we are forced to look upon, we try to kid ourselves into believing they are not so bad. The most disappointed man in the world is the man who tries to make himself believe a lie. False religions spring up when men try to side-step the facts of God’s word. Jesus told of thieves that would try to climb into the fold. I: How Can We Be Blind to Immortality? 1. As sure as God made men and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, He made him for eternity. 2. The scriptures tell us of life beyond the grave. 3. The church is a testimony to life beyond the grave. 4. Every tribe, kindred, and tongue manifest a belief in...
When Satan Makes His Bid
Job 1:6, Isaiah 14:12-15 Satan is real, has left his mark on every generation. From the garden of Eden to this hour, he has done his best to keep men from doing the will of God. I believe that his own fall came through putting his will above the will of God. Isiah 14:12-15. I: Some Things We Know About Him. 1. He has personal characteristics: Intelligence, memory, and knowledge. 2. Personal Actions: He speaks, he tempts, he accuses, he makes war, he has access to Heaven, he is active on Earth. II: The Character of Satan: 1. “He abode not in the truth.” John 8:44. “His heart was lifted up.” 2. Satan: Forty-two times he is called Satan, which means, “hater, enemy, or adversary.” Of all the evil passions of the soul, hate is the...
What Think Ye of Christ?
Matthew 22:41-46 I: Pharisees and Scribes Sought to Insure Jesus. 1. They were not concerned with Truth. 2. They were more concerned with tradition and self. 3. The question of tribute to Caesar. 4. The question of whose wife will she be in Heaven. 5. The greatest commandment. II: Jesus asked them “What Think Ye of Christ?” 1. Most people we meet have given some thought of Christ. 2. Is there a more important question today? 3. We ask this question about others. 4. Is it more important to know Him than any other? 5. No what you think of your petty traditions or hear say interpretations. 6. Not the many churches & denominations. III: What Others Thought of Jesus: 1. His enemies thought: a. “This man receiveth sinners.” b. “He...
The Editor’s Page
Wake Up America! There appeared in the January 16, 1961 issue of the Pittsburg Press, a full-page challenge to the people of America to “Wake Up.” The page was announced by Moral Re-armament. Space does not permit us to reproduce the page in full. There are some statements in it, however, we would like to pass on to our readers. These statements set the tome for the entire page. The article opens by calling attention to the lateness of the hour, saying: “America is at war. A war we are losing. We are under attack by Godless Communism on a world front and Godless materialism on the home front. Selfishness, prevision, & division within our borders are the forces through which Communism takes over. It is an ideological war. We are losing it...
What is Your Idealogy God or Mannon?
Matthew 6:19-34, Psalms 115:1-9 Gods that have eyes but see not, ears but hear not. “Show me the idol of the youth and I can tell you the future of a Nation.” I: The American Idols: 1. Men of wealth and power. 2. The much married woman of Hollywood. 3. The profession that will pay the most with the least amount of training. 4. “This has been the greatest year for whiskey consumption in California.” II: “Wake Up.” 01/16/1961 Pittsburg Press. 1. “America is at war, a war we are losing because we are not fighting.” 2. “We are under attack by godless communism.” 3. “It is an ideological war.” We are losing because we have no ideas to really move us. 4. “We move headless and headless without...
Witnessing that Wins Souls
T-3600, Matthew 28:19-20 I: The Church’s Witness: 1. The lost are not coming to church. 2. Lost never came in great numbers. 3. The Church’s appeal too often is made to the natural man. 4. All other institutions are making their appeal to the natural man. 5. To appeal to the natural man alone is to bring shame to the cause of Christ. II: A Demand for Spiritual Things Must be Created. 1. The natural man demands the things that are natural. 2. The natural man cannot understand spiritual things nor does he have a desire for such. 3. God must create the demand. III: How A Spiritual Demand is Created: 1. This is a miracle against nature. 2. Christans are the channel through which this demand is created. 3. Only the Holy Spirit can convict and make man...
“They Feared the Lord & Served Their Own Gods.”
Kings 2 17:32-33 God had allowed the King of Assyria to take Israel captive & put other nations in the land of Samaria. I: They Knew not the Manner of the God of the Land. 1. The Lord sent Lions among them & slew some of them. 2. They were afraid because death stalked their pathway. 3. They were aware that there was a God that was angry with them. 4. In their fear they sought to know the God of the land and how to worship him. II: The Fear of God Should Keep Us from Sin. 1. If we think that God is a mealy-mouth, easy going grand-daddy that wouldn’t harm a fly, we have no fear of breaking His laws. 2. If we think that God is just kidding about Hell, then we are not afraid of judgment day. 3. When we are sure that God will chastise for sin then we...
The Mark of Blood
Lev. 8:22-24, Exodus 11:4-7, 12:12-13, & 29-30 The marks of distinction, wealth, clothes, prestige, lodge, etc… The two women from India. “The blood of Jesus Christ, His son cleanseth us from all sin.” John 1 1:7. “We have redemption through His blood.” Col. 1:14. Mr. Stuart of Christian Commission in World War I (The Password). I: “Without the Shedding of Blood.” 1. The life is in the blood. 2. Cain refused the blood. 3. The Isralites were taught the significance of the blood. 4. Jesus shed the blood that cleansed once for all. II: The Blood Mark: 1. Blood mark upon the ear that it might hear for God. 2. Blood upon the hand that it might act only for God. 3. Blood upon the feet that they might be found in the way of...
“The Works of the Lord in the Deep”
Psalm 107:1-32 I: “Oh That Men Would Praise the Lord for His Goodness.” 1. “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.” a. “They wondered in the wilderness in a solitary way — they found no city to dwell it.” b. “Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.” c. “Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble.” 2. “He satisfieth the longing soul.” a. “Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.” b. “They rebelled against the words of God.” c. “He brought down their heart with labor.” d. “Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble. 3. “He hath broken the gates of brass and cut the bars of iron in sunder.” a. “Fools...
There Was A Man Sent From God
John 1:6-9 1. God Sent A Man to Prepare the Way: a. His birth was a miracle. b. His training was in the wilderness. c. His message was different. d. His life was short but true. 2. Augustus and the Roman Empire: a. Israel was looking for help. b. The Roman government prepared roads and made them safe to travel. c. The Greeks prepared the language. d. Augustus sent out the orders to be taxed. 3. In the Fullness of Time: a. Men were hopeless and helpless in sin. b. Prophecy caused them to look for a King. c. John decreased and Jesus increased. d. His life was short, but it changed the course of the world, and gave hope to lost man and made Heaven rejoice.
What Jesus Is
To the artist: He is the one altogether lovely — Songs of Sol. 5:15. To the architect: He is the chief corner stone — Peter 1 2:6. To the astronomer: He is the sun of righteousness — Malachi 4:2. To the baker: He is the bread of life — John 6:35. To the banker: He is the hidden treasure — Matthew 13:44. To the builder: He is the sure foundation — Isaiah 28:16. To the carpenter: He is the door — John 10:7. To the doctor: He is the great physician — Jeremiah 8:22. To the educator: He is the great teacher — John 3:2. To the engineer: He is the new and living way — Hebrews 10:20. To the farmer: He is the sower and Lord of harvest — Luke 10:2. To the florist: He is the rose of Sharon –Songs of...
