The Parable Of The Talents
Immediately following the parable of the wise and foolish virgins we find Jesus telling us the parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30. This parable is a continuation of Jesus’ answer to His disciples question about His second coming and the end of the world.The first parable we studied emphasized that we must be ready and watching for Jesus’ return. In this parable the emphasis is the need to be productive until the return of Jesus…WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Jun 29, 2014The Parable Of The Talents
The Parable Of The Talents
Immediately following the parable of the wise and foolish virgins we find Jesus telling us the parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30. This parable is a continuation of Jesus’ answer to His disciples question about His second coming and the end of the world.The first parable we studied emphasized that we must be ready and watching for Jesus’ return. In this parable the emphasis is the need to be productive until the return of Jesus… - Jun 22, 2014Receive The Word – James 1:19-27 Part 1
Receive The Word – James 1:19-27 Part 1
When James wrote this letter to Christians who were heavily persecuted and this caused all kinds of problems for them. James did not want them to compromise but to grow up as faithful children of God. He summarizes this section by saying “Be doers of God’s Word and not mere listeners” However many were kidding themselves thinking they were saved when they were not (Matthew 7:21-23). When true believers come the Word of God they are honest realizing we have three responsibilities to the Word that will ensure our salvation… - Jun 22, 2014Parable Of The Wise & Foolish Virgins
Parable Of The Wise & Foolish Virgins
This may the scariest of the all the parables Jesus gave us in the New Testament. For it is true that there are many who profess to be Christians but don’t live out that profession and will be lost when Christ returns. We must heed the warning and find shelter in Christ, so that we will be prepared to meet Him when He returns or call us to His side… - Jun 8, 2014How To Deal With Temptations?
How To Deal With Temptations?
One of the greatest challenges to living the Christian life is dealing with temptations. In James 1:12-18 we find some help in the form of…A Promise – to those who endure temptations A Caution – to not blame our Lord for those temptations An Understanding – of how sin develops - Jun 8, 2014A New Beginning
A New Beginning
Since the beginning God has been searching and reaching out bring His lost creation back to Him. God has initiated a massive, three-phase search and rescue mission… Stage 1 was Israel through whom God showed His character and called people to Himself. Stage 2 was the critical phase in which God sent Jesus who is the way, the truth and the life and through Jesus we can come to the Father (John 14:6) Stage 3 is the story of today the church… - Jun 1, 2014How To Weather Hardships?
How To Weather Hardships?
Remember the bumper sticker: “When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade!” It is easier to smile at that statement than practice it. However it is true and biblical to turn our trials and defeats into triumph and victory. - Jun 1, 2014How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus?
How To Tell If Your Life Is Out Of Focus?
What is our focus? Is our focus to reach the lost or to learn the scriptures? What is the main thing we need to focus? Hebrews 12:1-2 says we need to focus on Jesus! If Jesus looked at your life what would he see? - May 25, 2014The True Elder Brother
The True Elder Brother
The story we have traditionally called “The Prodigal Son” is more than just a parable of one lost son but about two lost sons. However if we put the three parables of Luke 15 together we find there is much more to be seen and understood… - May 18, 2014The Elder Brother
The Elder Brother
- May 11, 2014How To Identify Ourselves – James 1:1
How To Identify Ourselves – James 1:1
In our introductory study, we concluded that James was the Lord’s brother. If this is true it is interesting that James only identifies himself simply “a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” (1:1) Why would James and many other New Testament writers call themselves “servants”? Should we?
