12 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. 14 The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His…

Solomon concludes his search for wisdom under the sun with nothing more than empty admonitions to take action rather than doing nothing. But in the end, he says, it's all meaningless. But wait, there's more! A mystery editor concludes the book with an extraordinary turn around: you can exhaust yourself with endless worldly wisdom, or you can take the simple path. What is that simple path, and how do we tread it today?

Things to ponder This series has been all about some common passages that are worth considering, worth pondering. As we wrap up this series hopefully you have pondered some of the things we have looked at. Kingdom beatitudes ( Mt5:3-12 ) Don’t have a defiled heart ( Mk7:21-23 ) Possessing the qualities…

As we see Peter writing this letter he has come a long way from the disciple who denied Christ and the conversation on the seashore... Peter… older, focused and passionate He has been tempered by time, life and ministry… BUT NOT SLOWED!!! He has become a key leader and has become unwavering for the Gospel…

Last week we looked at the power this book, the holy scriptures, the God breathed inspired words. Peter, as we enter chapter 2, continues his argument for holding onto the truth. He is challenging his readers to spiritual maturity, knowing it is what will allow them to stand up to false teachers and…

GOD… a wrong concept of Him, who He is, how He deals with sin… it can impact this life and all eternity to come. A right concept impact and change our behavior as we will see today. A wrong concept can have dire consequences.... WHAT IS YOUR CONCEPT OF GOD? What is your concept of God? Is He a sweet…

Defend the Bible? I would as soon defend a lion! Unchain it and it will defend itself. - C.H. Spurgeon- We live in a day and age where the Bible, the Holy Scriptures of God, is under attack. The greater authority of our day is now man’s opinion or the culture wave Rather than scripture man uses terms…

Saints, Know the Process that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of…

It would be easy to come to today’s passage and consider dates, events, and timing of the things stated in this passage. We could allow ourselves to get wrapped up in the foolishness of man and the foolish things stated by mankind generation to generation. Today however, I want us to Consider God, Especially…

On trips to Africa I have visited villages with trash and filth that overwhelm ones sense of sight & smell On medical calls as a firefighter medic I have responded to residences in filth that required one to shower and dispose of clothing afterwards I have also walked down streets in places like Las…

John Parke’s Warning… In the late 1800s a bunch of wealthy industrial barons … purchased a dam and lake that had been built in the early 1800s as a reservoir on the Conemaugh River near Johnstown Pennsylvania and created the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club. They called their lake “Lake Conemaugh”…

Transition on stage as band finishes “Way Maker” Read Scripture: 2 Peter 3:14-18 2 Peter 3:14–18 (CSB) 14 Therefore, dear friends, while you wait for these things, make every effort to be found without spot or blemish in his sight, at peace. 15 Also, regard the patience of our Lord as salvation, just…

Seeking Truth in a World of Counterfeits Two weeks ago now, during the fourth of July weekend we began a sermon series I’m calling: Seeking Truth in a World of Counterfeits. We remembered Jesus saying, “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” and that started us on this journey. What…

Lives suffocated by the looming feeling of being useless… bearing not fruit or purpose. We see them all around us... Elderly once full of energy, sought after for advice, now seemingly forgotten and battling the question daily of what is the use The once healthy, active, strong individual, who now suffers…

The Rapture is the next big event in God’s revealed Plan... Peter takes some time at the end of his letter to REMIND them of some things they know, and to tell them why this is important… 2 Peter 3:9-16 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing…

John concludes by stating three certainties that characterize his position over the false teachers: We know that anyone born of God does not continue in sin (v.18). We know that we of God (v.19). We know that the Son of God has come and has given us certain, definite knowledge about himself (v.20). v.18:…

The people recognized Jesus, ran everywhere, brought the sick, implored his indulgence. The people, even in their limited understanding of who Jesus is, foreshadow the ministry of disciples to this day!

I thank God for senses. Sight, Hearing, Touching, Taste, and Smell. I sympathize with those who have do not have these senses, but I believe that in Glory God will restore these sense to those who don’t have them. But, I thank God for them. I’m especially thankful for smell this morning, I say this as…

Introduction For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation…

We say that our salvation is by grace alone. We confess that God is Almighty, and that we are helpless. If we believe these things, then we will be people of prayer. Paul’s prayer functions on a couple levels for us. On the one hand, it teaches us what we should desire for ourselves spiritually. On another level, Paul by his example teaches us how we can pray for other believers. In this sermon, we learn from Paul how we ought to pray for one another.

Introduction Thank you for tuning in to the Bibleofile Podcast with Corey Ramsey. I am Corey Ramsey and in today’s episode, I am excited to continue in our study of the book titled “The Wonderful Works of God” by Herman Bavinck. In this episode, we will be looking specifically at chapter 2, which is…

God desires that His children know Him, and know what they are and what they have in Him!

There is a tourist attraction in Colorado Springs Colorado called 7 Falls. (Explain it) The sign at the top of the stairs reads, “warning: Danger ahead” But the small print is what took me out. It read, “you will be charged any expense you suffer and rescue.” It took me back because I initially though,…