The following are the sermon notes of the Easter Sunday sermon preached at Shiloah by Bro. Tim A Blankenship... Matthew 27:45; Mark 15:33; Luke 23:44 When Jesus went to the cross there was a period of three hours which is not given much notice in sermons that are preached. Of course, there is actually no … Continue reading Darkness of the Crucifixion
The “Ouch!” of the Sermon
“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one … Continue reading The “Ouch!” of the Sermon
Jesus Could Not Save Himself?
"Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? That is to say, My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?" Matthew 27:45-46 (KJV) On this day called "Good Friday" we … Continue reading Jesus Could Not Save Himself?
Condemnation of a Thought
"Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: but I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from … Continue reading Condemnation of a Thought
Promised Son
"And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish My covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him." Genesis 17:19 (KJV) "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of … Continue reading Promised Son
Seed of the Woman
"And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: and I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between … Continue reading Seed of the Woman
What It Will Be Like When Jesus Comes Again
"But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and knew not until the flood came, and … Continue reading What It Will Be Like When Jesus Comes Again
The End Result of Killing Prophets
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. For I say unto you, Ye shall not … Continue reading The End Result of Killing Prophets
Your Anger
And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, and said unto them, It is written, 'My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made … Continue reading Your Anger
Needle’s Eye
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, 'That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." … Continue reading Needle’s Eye
Experiencing Jesus
And Jesus came and touched them, and said, 'Arise, and be not afraid.' And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only." Matthew 17:7-8 (KJV) People almost live and die for the most exciting experiences they can think of. Climb the highest mountain, walk across a continent, drive the … Continue reading Experiencing Jesus
The Heart and the Mouth
When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear and understand: Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.” Matthew 15:10-11 (NKJV) There is a disease among the bovine species that has a nick name of "Hoof and Mouth … Continue reading The Heart and the Mouth
Little Faith, and Much Doubt
And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased." Matthew 14:31-32 (NKJV) Peter had by faith stepped out of the boat. When he began to fear, doubt crept in, and he … Continue reading Little Faith, and Much Doubt
Those Easy Words
"Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. But I say to you … Continue reading Those Easy Words
Some of the Most Powerful Words You Will Ever Hear
"But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you." Matthew 10:19-20 (NKJV) Jesus was speaking of the … Continue reading Some of the Most Powerful Words You Will Ever Hear
Harvest Laborers
Then saith He unto His disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest." Matthew 9:38 (KJV) The Lord Jesus said these words many years ago; nearly 2000 years ago. They are just as applicable and … Continue reading Harvest Laborers
Dogs and Swine
"Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you." [Jesus] Matthew 7:6 (KJV) The dogs of Jesus' day were not family pets. They roamed the streets of towns and cities, looking for food scraps, and … Continue reading Dogs and Swine
Fishing
"And He saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19 (KJV) Most of the fishing we know about from the Bible is done with a net, which would net all different types of fish and other things. Angling was done though, and is not a new form of … Continue reading Fishing
Today’s Bible Relevance
"And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet..." Matthew 2:5 (Micah 5:2)(KJV) "And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called My Son." Matthew 2:15 (Hosea … Continue reading Today’s Bible Relevance
Election Day
Just a reminder to all who notice. TODAY IS A DAY TO FULFILL PART OF OUR DUTY AS A CITIZEN OF THIS COUNTRY. Get out and vote. I pray it is an informed vote, and one of conviction. Remember Jesus said, "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things … Continue reading Election Day
