Sermons and Prophecy

SOME NEW REVOLUTIONS Date: 28 AUGUST 2011 Scripture: I Thess. 5:14-23 from the series NEW REVOLUTIONS   Scripture Reading Let's Read I Thess. 5:14-23 together from KJV 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.   15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.   16 Rejoice evermore.   17 Pray without ceasing.   18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.   19 Quench not the Spirit.   20 Despise not prophesyings.   21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.   22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.   23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the...

Text: Genesis 47:27-31 Date: 21 August, 2011 from the series Death of a  Pilgrim THE DEATH OF A PILGRIM Introduction : In these verses, we are called to the bedside of old Jacob. Jacob is a man who has lived a hard life. When Jacob went before Pharaoh, he told the Egyptian king that his life had been very difficult, Gen. 46:9 . Jacob certainly has experienced many tragic and painful turns in the road of his life.         He had been forced to leave his home when he was a young man because of trouble between him and his father and brother. He had been deceived by his own uncle for many years. He had worked hard to build a small fortune and raise a family during some very tough times. His beloved wife Rachel died in childbirth. His favorite son Joseph was taken from him and Jacob was led to believe that he was dead for over twenty years. His oldest son Rueben committed adultery with one of Jacob’s wives. Most of his t...

THE DEATH OF ISAAC :  THE REALITIES OF A PILGRIM’S LIFE   Text: Genesis 35:27-29; Genesis 26:12-25 Date: 14, August, 2011 from the series Death of a  Pilgrim Introduction : As I consider the life of this great man, I realize that there are certain characteristics that were present in his life that need to be found in me as well this morning. I would like to point out just a few of those characteristics. The Patriarch Isaac was a man who lived in the shadows. If you think about it, he lived his live first under the shadow of his great father Abraham, then he lived his live in the shadow of his great son Jacob.  The age and death of Isaac are recorded, though he died not till after Joseph was sold into Egypt. Isaac lived about forty years after he had made his will, chap. 27:2. We shall not die an hour the sooner, but much the better, for timely setting our hearts and houses in order. Particular notice is taken of the agreement o...

Text: Genesis 25:5-10 Date: 07 August, 2011 from the series  Death of a  Pilgrim ABRAHAM GATHERED TO HIS PEOPLE Introduction :  These verses record the end of a great life! Abraham was taken from among a pagan people and make the Father of the Faithful. He was taught the harsh lessons of faith and obedience. He suffered for God and he enjoyed the best God had to offer. In the end, his life is concluded by the words " and was gathered to his people. " As I consider the life of this great man, I realize that there are certain characteristics that were present in his life that need to be found in me as well this evening. I would like to point out just a few of those characteristics as we conclude our study of this great man of faith. As we come to the end of this study and to the end of Abraham's life, I see some similarities with what could have been said about him and what might be said about us when we too leave this world. These similarities are made...