Grumbling requires no talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character. Most people don’t mind suffering in silence as long as everyone else knows about it. Don’t grumble because you don’t have what you want—be thankful you don’t get what you deserve. Jealousy is nothing more than poison envy. The sunlight of love will kill the…
Author: Alan Holden
Government
Government rarely does something for you unless it does something to you. It takes a certain kind of mind to be in politics—a small one. Elections may be more successful if we choose the candidates according to what they won’t stand for instead of what they will stand for. A jury consists of twelve people…
Gossip
Gossip has neither legs or wings. It is composed entirely of tales, and most of them stings. Blessed are the hard of hearing, for they shall miss much small talk. A gossiper burns the scandal at both ends. Nothing is dirt cheap anymore except gossip. Some folks think the statement “It is more blessed to…
Holy Spirit’s Ministry in Christ’s Life | Luke 4:14-21
Thesis: The Holy Spirit helped Christ throughout His life and ministry. The Holy Spirit’s Work in the Birth of Christ, Luke 1:35 A. Conceived of the Holy Spirit B. Preserved by the Holy Spirit in the trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem C. Protected by the Holy Spirit from Herod’s madness. The Holy Spirit’s Work in…
Deity of the Holy Spirit | Acts 5:1-5
Thesis: The Holy Spirit is God. The Holy Spirit Possesses Appellations of Deity A. The names of the Holy Spirit are names of Deity. B. The works of the Holy Spirit are works of Deity. C. The Bible reveals the Holy Spirit as equal in name, power, and nature with the Father and Son. The…
Holy Spirit: Before and After Pentecost | John 14:16-17
Thesis: Although the Holy Spirit was selective and temporary in the Old Testament, His ministry after Pentecost is universal to all believers and permanent. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit before Pentecost–”with you.” A. The Holy Spirit Indwelt Certain Believers Selectively. B. The Holy Spirit’s Indwelling Ministry Was Temporary. C. The Holy Spirit’s Indwelling Did…
Christ as Potentate | 1 Timothy 6:15
Christ as Potentate: Jesus Is the King of Kings A. Jesus is King as the Son of David. B. Jesus is King as the Son of God, Psalm 2:7 & 2 Samuel 7:14. C. Jesus is King as the Son of Man. Christ as Potentate: Jesus Is the Lord of Lords A. Lord is the…
Christ as Priest | Hebrews 12:1-3
As a priest, Jesus Christ is portrayed in the New Testament in two ways. In the Synoptic Gospels, Acts, and 1 Peter, Jesus is the Suffering Servant of the Lord (Isaiah 53). In the rest of the New Testament, the death of Jesus is the Sacrifice of Atonement. Jesus Is the Servant of the Lord…
Christ as Prophet
Introduction As a prophet, Jesus Christ is “the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth,” Revelation 1:5. Thesis As a prophet, Jesus revealed God’s holiness and man’s sin. Christ as Prophet: The Mission A. The comparison of the Lord with the first prophet, Moses. B. The comparison of…
God’s Will
The will of God may not be the will of the majority. God may conceal His purposes so that we will live on His promises. Abraham did not know for sure where he was going, but he knew for sure with Whom he was going. Man shows that he is more than an animal when…