Do Not Despise The Chastening Of The Lord

For consider Him that endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.  And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, "My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint …

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The Rod and Reproof

"The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.  When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.  Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Where there is no vision, the people …

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I Will Not Leave You Wholly Unpunished

The people of God: Jacob and his descendants are never without the discipline [correction] of God.  That correction shows, in fact, that they are the children of God.  The same is true of those who are genuine Christians; those who have been regenerated through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ the Son of …

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Watching For What God Says

"I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am corrected." Habakkuk 2:1 (NKJV) Follow the link. It is of greater importance for the child of God to hear what God says, than all the words …

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Correction in Measure

"But fear not thou, O My servant Jacob, and be not dismayed, O Israel: for, behold, I will save thee from afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and be in rest and at ease, and none shall make him afraid. Fear thou not, O Jacob My …

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Romans 16:1-27 An Expression of Love

An Expression Of Love Romans 16:1-27 Love is a very powerful and important quality. It shows character, concern and caring. Love is one of the characteristics of God. It is a characteristic that is modeled in God’s people. Love is much more than simple emotion. It is an act, a decision, an expression. Paul demonstrated …

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Being Reminded of GOD’S Promise

Much of the Scripture we will look at today have to do with the judgment upon Egypt.  Judah was or had been depending on Egypt for their deliverance, and fight against Babylon; but they were in grave error and sin for doing so.  Judah's help was in God.  Because of their trust in Egypt God …

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Sermon Bites 07/26/09

The Spirit Of The Family Galations 6:1 OUTLINE - I.  BRETHREN ACCORDING TO THE FAITH. II.  OUR RESPONSIBILITY TOWARD BRETHREN CAUGHT IN TRANSGRESSION. III.  THE TRANSGRESSION IS AN ACT AGAINST GOD AND HIS LAW. IV.  A WORD FOR THE SPIRITUALLY MATURE. Please note:  The second portion of the message will be delivered in the evening …

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