Timeless Truths For Days Of Darkness And Deception

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 (Hold up $20 bill) Can you tell me whether this $20 bill is counterfeit or the real thing? A recent news article in the Commercial Appeal stated that it's getting harder and harder to identify counterfeit from the real thing due to the advanced computers and printers....

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Jeremiah 29:1,4-7 When tragedy strikes and setbacks are experienced, there is a temptation to sulk, give up, and yield to the temptation of mediocrity. It's easy to become bitter when life caves in. The hand of Nebuchadnezzar had been hard on Judah and the city of Jerusalem....

Loving Outside The Lines

Luke 10:25-37 Christian Love has no limits. In this lesson, I want you to ask yourself as the lawyer was challenged to ask himself. Do you limit who...

Our Christian Duties

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 The various military branches of our government expect that their members will perform their duties. The Army private is to follow orders, not originate them. The chain of command reaches up to the generals and admirals themselves, as even they are ultimately under...

Are You Listening When God Speaks?

Hebrews 12:18-29 "When E. F. Hutton talks, people listen." That was a statement in many T.V. advertisements in the 1980's. Someone would say, "My broker is E. F. Hutton, and E. F. Hutton says..." All those within earshot then stopped talking and turned to hear...

Finishing The Race

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 The Olympic Games usually include events of athletic determination and courageous inspiration. From the Mexico City Games came the account of the marathon. A runner from Africa fell during the race but continued to run. Long after the winners received...

Seek The Things Above

Colossians 3:1-11 T. Robertson once said, "A person has to keep his feet upon the earth, but his head in the heavens." The stress of daily living has become a national struggle. The busy schedules of the Palm Pilot generation overwhelm. On an average day our...

The Triumph Of Christ

Colossians 2:6-15 Paul uses a powerful image to speak of the triumph of Christ (Col. 2:15). The Romans won victories in war. When they conquered their enemies in military battles they marched toward Rome. A celebration ensued when the Roman army marched...