Note: This was a prayer meeting sermon for First Baptist Church on September 9, 2026. Paul not only prayed for the saints; he asked the saints to pray for him and his ministry partners. Studying Paul's prayer requests can help us know how to pray for each other. What were Paul's prayer requests? Colossians 4:2-4: … Continue reading Pray for Opportunity and Clarity
“The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times” (Psalm 12:6) The context of this passage refers to the LORD’s vow that he will arise and place the poor in the safety for which he longs (v. 5). The LORD will keep this promise … Continue reading The LORD’s Words Are Pure Words
1. The resurrection of Christ is central to the Gospel and the whole Bible. • Luke 24:44-48 – What was written in the Old Testament about Jesus had to be fulfilled. It was written that Christ should suffer and rise again, and He has! • 1 Corinthians 15:1-11: Christ has died for our sins (1 … Continue reading Christ Is Risen from the Dead – Eight Resurrection Truths
1. Why is there suffering in the world? [i] Suffering and death have entered the world through sin (Genesis 3:16-19; Romans 5:12-19). 2. Should saints expect suffering in this world? Yes. Saints should expect suffering in this world. Consider the following: The redeemed and the lost suffer as the result of living in this sin-cursed … Continue reading A Catechism for Suffering Saints
Hebrews 4:15–16 “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help … Continue reading A Sympathetic and Strong High Priest
The last few years in our country have vividly illustrated the dangers of the “love” that the world wants. This is a “love” that has no objective standard but defines itself and acts according to any individual’s own ideas. This is why the “love” the world is preaching burns down buildings, destroys property, lives in … Continue reading The World’s “Love” vs. God’s Love
Regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk and our response to this heinous act, there are a few biblical principles I need to share. Murder, the hateful killing of a human being made in God's image, is always sinful and always abominable in the sight of God and should be in the sight of man (Genesis … Continue reading Thinking Biblically About Charlie Kirk’s Murder, His Murderer, and All Other Murders
“The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.” (Psalm 34:22) Two promises are in this verse. First, we have the work of the LORD: He redeems the life of his servants. Second, we have the promised freedom from condemnation for all who take refuge … Continue reading Psalm 34:22 – Redeemed and Not Condemned
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say,“The Lord is my helper;I will not fear;what can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5–6) We have two commands at the start of this passage. First, … Continue reading Hebrews 13:5 – I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person … Continue reading Lacking Wisdom? Ask God
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