Songs in the Night
If Christians would learn to be content with God in times of adversity, other people would be moved to investigate their beliefs. Songs in the night carry more conviction and appeal to the lost than grumbling ever dared to dream about. It is the human thing to grumble, but the divine to rejoice. I: Grumbling Never Pleases God: 1. The book of Deut. could be named the book of grumbling. 2. Israel only sang when the sun was at its brightest. 3. Grumbling comes from a heart that is diseased with a. Unbelief b. Loss of joy of salvation c. Discouragement. d. Ingratitude. 4. “The Optimist may be wrong as often as the Pessimist, but he is happier.” II: Paul and Silas Sang at midnight. 1. They had much to complain about. 2. Their present pain and sorrow was...
A Godly Mother
In this hour what do we need? Prov. 31:10-31 “Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house, thy children like olive plants round about thy table.” Psa. 128:1-3 “The crowning purpose of the home was to make it the training ground for children who were to be a blessing to all the Earth.” W.P Crouch I: “Who can Find a Virtuous Woman?” 1. Search for her. (We marry those we date). 2. She possesses qualities of character, morality, mentality, and spirituality. 3. Her price is far above rubies. All wealth cannot be measured by this world’s standards. 4. Her husband can safely trust her. 5. “She will do him good.” II: Her Industry, his surest Wealth. 1. She eats not the bread of idleness....
Jesus Wept
Jesus most probably spent the night with the beloved family of Bethany. Luke 19:29-44 I: The King Rides a Colt. 1. He was borrowed. as foretold in Psalm 50:10 2. Entered not with the pomp and power of the kings of earth. 3. The passover crowds were waiting for him to take the road to Jerusalem. 4. He traveled over the rugged road of Mt. Olives. 5. Palm branches and coats were spread in the path. II: “He Beheld the City.” 1. The great city of Prophets and Priests. 2. The beloved city of David and Solomon. 3. The city that was under the Roman boot. 4. Torn with strife, looking for a Messiah. 5. The city that killed the Prophets and stoned the Messengers. 6. Ruled by religious leaders with closed minds. “How often...
What did Jesus Wear?
The resurrection loses its power if we fail to see the cross. In the light of the cross the resurrection makes more real the promises of God. I: Clothes May Not Make the Man, but they do affect him. 1. Adam and Eve tried leaves, but God gave skins. 2. Joseph had a coat of many colors that made his brothers jealous. 3. John the Baptist was clothed in Camel’s hair. 4. Paul the Apostle urged that the old coat at Troas be brought to him before winter. II: What did Jesus Wear the Easter Week Long Ago? 1. He wore a towel in the upper room. While others were puffed up he was humble. While others refused to serve he took a servants place. Their hearts were melted when they saw the towel. 2. On his brow was drops of sweat like blood. A burdened heart. A surrendered...
The House You Live in
There are many types of houses in the world, but it takes a heap of living to make a home. I: It Takes More than a Building to Make a Church. 1. What is lip service if the body fails to back it up? 2. Not every one that sayeth unto me Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. “But he that doeth the will of my Father which is in Heaven.” 3. “Every tree is known by his own fruit.” II: The Man that Hears and does the Will of the Lord is like A Man that Built A House. 1. The foundation “And digged deep.” a. It took time, talent, labor, and money. b. Sometimes the foundation is quite deep (200 ft. is not too much). c. This man’s house stood against the raging storm. III: The Man that Hears but does Nothing. 1. He...
The Word became Flesh
John 1:1, 7:45-53 I: How Much is a Man’s Word Worth? 1. No more than the man himself. 2. A man is as good as his word. 3. “His word is his bond.” (Will Rogers) 4. Some Man’s words are like the morning dew, like clouds without water. 5. A man’s reputation affects his power with words. 6. “I give you my word.” ought to have the whole man behind it. 7. It’s real refreshing to hear men speak and match words with living. 8. A mealy-mouth, double tongued world needs men of their word to point the way to God! II: “Never a Man Speak like this Man!” John 6:46 1. His words startled them in their attempts to arrest him. 2. They came to capture Him and were captured by Him. 3. Jesus is God’s final word to this...