One of the maxims I teach students is that a thing is not true because it’s in the Bible; a thing is in the Bible because it is true.
PURPOSE: To help listeners realize that both experience and the Scriptures show the fraud in a covetous life.
One of the maxims I teach students is that a thing is not true because it’s in the Bible; a thing is in the Bible because it is true.
In Hebrews 13:5 we read, “Let your conduct be without covetousness and be content with such things as you have.” How do you think covetousness and contentment relate to each other?
PURPOSE: To help listeners understand how contentment works against covetousness.
In Hebrews 13:5 we read, “Let your conduct be without covetousness and be content with such things as you have.” How do you think covetousness and contentment relate to each other?
Suppose you took seriously what the tenth commandment is saying. If you were speaking to a Christian who was wealthy, what counsel might you give that person as far as his or her wealth is concerned?
PURPOSE: To help listeners understand how a shift in attitude can change the direction of their lives.
Suppose you took seriously what the tenth commandment is saying. If you were speaking to a Christian who was wealthy, what counsel might you give that person as far as his or her wealth is concerned?
When we hear about the Reformation, what are people talking about?
They’re talking about the movement that separated Protestants from the prevailing church at the time, but about a movement that also impacted social structures.
PURPOSE: To help Christian listeners think about their values.
When we hear about the Reformation, what are people talking about?
The first verse of Psalm 23 is the key to the rest of the psalm.
The psalm is saying that if the Lord is your shepherd, then you will not lack for anything you really need.
PURPOSE: To help listeners appreciate the rest that God can bring into their lives.
I. The first verse of Psalm 23 is the key to the rest of the psalm.
Do you think Billy Graham or Mother Teresa will be in a different line from a worker in a crusade or a sister in a hospital?
PURPOSE: To have listeners determine to be faithful with what God has given them.
When you think about Judgment Day, what do you think of?
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Beatitudes Belief Boaz Choices Christlikeness Consequences Contentment Cross Death Decisions Effect Envy Faith Fellowship with Grace Guidance Hebrews 11 His Love His Will Hope Humility Husband Leading Love For Matthew 5 Money Moses Naomi Obedience Old Testament Possessions Power Pride Repentance Ruth Savior Sermon on the Mount Submission Temptation Tests Trials Trust Understanding Wife Work
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