In today's episode we will look at a man named Nabal. His name means fool and he lived up to it. There is another man in the bible and his name is Jesus. His name means saviour. Did he live up to his name?
Hebrews 1:1-2 - God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last day spoken unto us by his Son
Disappointment and discouragement await the servants of God in this life. You cannot face life alone. You are not supposed to face life alone. The word of God has been left for us. Arise, eat, the journey is too great for thee. 1 Kings 19:7 - And the angel of the Lord came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for thee.
Luke 2:14 - Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Leviticus 19:18 - thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.
The final in a four part series on Defending the Faith. The only way to properly defend the faith is to know how to properly apply the scriptures, in particular as they relate to the atoning death of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Jude 1:3 - Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered unto the saints. Part three in a four part series
We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the revealed, inspired, and infallible word of God, and the only rule of faith and practice, particularly the New Testament for saints under this dispensation. Jude 1:3 - Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered unto the saints.
We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the revealed, inspired, and infallible word of God, and the only rule of faith and practice, particularly the New Testament for saints under this dispensation. Jude 1:3 - Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered unto the saints.
Philippians 1:23-24 - For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better; Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. Introductory hymn "How Tedious and Tasteless the Hours"
Psalm 69:4 - They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully , are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.
Isaiah 41:8 - But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.
Psalm 48:1 - Great is the Lord, and greatly to he praised in the city of our God...
Psalm 2:1, 4 - Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? ... He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh; he shall have them in derision.
Genesis 12:2 - And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
1st Peter 5:6-7 - Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Psalm 56:3 - What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Today we look at whether belief is the cause of salvation or whether belief is the evidence of salvation.
The fifth in a five part series on "The Doctrine of Grace"
The fourth in a five part series on "The Doctrine of Grace".
Part three in a five part series on "The Doctrine of Grace".
Sermon preached by Elder David Pyles.
Introductory remarks by Brother John Pyles on "Choosing God's People" followed by Elder David Pyles on "Baptism"
Introductory remarks by brother John Pyles on the subject "The Lord is my Shepherd". 0:00-15:57. Followed by Elder David Pyles on recognizing the old covenant, the new covenant and pictures of Christ in the book of Ruth.
Psalm 65:4 - Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
Psalm 10:4 - The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
This sermon was preached by Elder David Crawford at the funeral service for Brother Ethan Richard James, July 28, 2023. The sermon will be followed by the hymn "When I Go Home" written by G.M. Eldridge.
1 Peter 1:21 - ...because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow in his steps:
Seven's in the bible that can be associated with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Exodus 4:2 - And the Lord said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod.
