Matthew 23 has been called “the stormy north side of Jesus.” In the strongest language of His ministry, He condemns the Pharisees for “saying things but not doing them.” The lesson is obvious: what we teach, we must practice.
Sermons by Billy Smith
Some of the parables of Jesus are difficult to understand, like this one, the parable of the persistent widow. Through her example, the Lord teaches us not only to pray, but not to give up on prayer.
Most of what we read about Moses in Scripture is highly commendable, but there is one example of his disobedience to God’s command, a simple choice that led to profound consequences.
The words of Moses is our theme for the month. After receiving good advice from Jethro, his father in law, Moses now extends to Jethro an invitation to march with the children of Israel to the land of Canaan. The story provides a striking parallel to our life in the church today.
It is easy for us to find fault with the excuses Moses gave to the call of God. It is not easy for us to see that we make the same excuses.
The Bible is filled with both claims and proof that it is the inspired and authoritative Word of God. How does the Word work in providing our every spiritual need?
Some claim because He is the divine Son of God, Jesus could not really be tempted like we are. What does this story teach us, and how do we apply it to our temptations?
It is the will of God that there be “peace on earth, good will toward men.” While we live in this blessed peace, the world will never know it until they confess Jesus as the Son of God, and become obedient to Him.
We are the most blessed people in the world, yet our level of giving to the Lord does not always show it. We have an upcoming opportunity to glorify God and help the church meet its annual budget. May our focus be on what we can do to help.
In writing to the churches of Galatia, Paul addresses the problem of how well they had started the Christian race but they also had fallen behind. Today, why do so many begin well but do not finish?