A Few Thoughts on 1 Samuel 16:7 1 Samuel 16:7 NIV – But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the…
Ephesians 6:1-4 A1 Scripture (Ephesians 6:1-4 WPNT) Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—“that it may go well with you and you may live long on the earth.” And fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but…
Ephesians 5:21-33 Normally I don’t have such a long sermon outline. At time of delivery, it would be reduced to about 3 pages instead of 11, but since it is written, I thought I would include all. I’ve adopted Natalie Hoffman’s terms of marriage as Christian or controlling, rather than complementarian and egalitarian. Her…
Pray Without Ceasing 1 Thessalonians 5:17 MKJV Pray without ceasing A1 Background B1 Acts 17:1-9 NKJV Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them…
Ephesians 5:16-21 A1 Scripture B1 Ephesians 5:16-21 WEL Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore, don’t be foolish but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not be drunk with wine, which is immoral excess, instead be filled by the Spirit: 19 Speaking among yourselves in psalms, hymns, spiritual songs,…
Ever Wonder About Diotrephes? 3 John 1:9-11 WEB I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say. 10 Therefore if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, neither does he…
Ephesians 5:6-15 A1 Scripture Do not let anyone deceive you with foolish words; it is because of these very things that God’s anger will come upon those who do not obey him. So have nothing at all to do with such people. You yourselves used to be in the darkness, but since you have…
A good article to inform us of the many forms of abuse. No one should experience abuse. Sometimes, it is confusing to know, so we might wonder, “Is this abuse?” You need to read the entire article. The 8 Types of Abusive Behavior By Christine Hammond, MS, LMHC Aaron wrongly believed that the only…
Ephesians 5:1-5 A1 Scripture B1 Therefore be imitators of God as beloved children, and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a fragrant aroma. But, you should not even talk about fornication or any form of moral corruption or…
Why Am I Thankful? As I was thinking about this topic, I wondered, “Why?” What is thankfulness? The opposite is entitled. But, what am I entitled to. Nothing really. Choices do have consequences. We are not necessarily thankful for things we deserve. We are thankful for good things that we do not deserve. It…