john-3:16

John 3-4 Tape #C2543 By Chuck Smith Have we got a message for you tonight from the Word of God! John chapter 3 and 4, oh my, how rich! How blessed! There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews (3:1). We know a few things about him; we know that he must have been very wealth... Read More

Jude exhorts us: "Keep yourselves in the love of God" (v. 21). This seems like a strange injunction. If you don't read the entire context, you could easily misinterpret it. How can we keep ourselves in the love of God? Looking back at verse one, however, we find that Jude is writing to those who are... Read More

"STRANGE FIRE" Intro: God severity. God's ultimate intention "John 3:16" to reach the world He chose a nation. To reach a nation He ordained a priesthood to go in unto God for the people to go out among the people for God. Sacrifices instituted, priest must truly represent God - strict obedience cor... Read More

"COME, FOR ALL THINGS ARE NOW READY" JESUS TABLE TALKS I. THREE DISTINCT INVITATIONS WERE GIVEN. A. Many given special invitations. Messenger followed to let them know all in readiness. B. When these refused second invitation to poor, maimed and blind C. Still house not full so third invitation. II.... Read More

"REDEMPTION: ITS COST" Intro: In I Peter 1:18, "We are not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold from our vain manner of life, but with the precious blood of Jesus who was slain as a Iamb without spot or blemish." Here in Luke's gospel, we read the account of God's lamb being slain to... Read More

"WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?" I. FAITH IS THE ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL TO SALVATION. A. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." B. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt." C. John 3:16. D. "Where is your faith?" We trust man more than God. 1. "I have great faith." a. "Size of grain of mustard s... Read More

I. WHAT SOME MEN HAVE GIVEN. A. Alexander the great gave his soul for power, world. B. Annanias and Sapphira gave theirs for a few dollars. C. Demas gave his for worldly pleasures. D. Early church Christian for a few moments relief from pain. II. WHAT HAS SATAN OFFERED YOU? A. Some for silly pride a... Read More

Paul is talking about the diversities of the gifts of the Spirit and the various manifestations of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:9, as he declares, To another faith by the same Spirit. This is the gift or the manifestation of faith. Now there are different kinds of faith. We talk about saving faith... Read More

As we continue our study on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we will look at Romans 12:8 where Paul talks about the gift of showing mercy. Now right off the top, we should note that we need to show mercy. Whether we have the gift of showing mercy or not, as we will find in our lesson, exercising mercy ... Read More

Now the LORD visited Sarah as he had said (Gen 21:1), I like this. and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken (Gen 21:1). I like that, "as He had said, and as He had spoken." I've got that underlined that just sort of hit me. "The Lord visited Sarah as he had said." The Lord keeps His word. The Lo... Read More