The Most Valuable Discovery
In 1847, Sir James Simpson of Edinburgh discovered the use of chloroform as an anesthetic in surgery. Some claim this to be the most significant discovery of modern medicine. In his later years, Sir James was lecturing at Edinburgh University and a student asked, “What do you consider to be the most valuable discovery of […]
The Urgency of Personal Evangelism
It will not be long until our next gospel meeting, and the following are some shocking statistics that emphasize the urgency of teaching others about Christ. When you arrive for services next week, there will be 1,000,000 more lost people in the world than when you arrived last Sunday. About 200,000 people will die around […]
Only a Nail
A man wanted to sell his house in Haiti for $2,000. Another man wanted to buy it but because he was poor, he could not afford the full price. After some bargaining, the seller agreed to sell the house for half the asking price, with one simple stipulation. He would retain ownership of one small […]
Near the Kingdom
“And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God” (Mark 12:34). In Acts 2:39, the apostle Peter spoke of those people who were “afar off.” Those people were the Gentiles or those who did not know God, His Son or His word. There […]
Righteousness and Self-Control
If someone really wants to be righteous, they must have self-control. Self-control is simply being able to “hold yourself in.” Galatians 5:23 proclaims it is part of the Spirit’s fruit. But you’re not in control of yourself unless … You control your thoughts (2 Corinthians 10:5). You control your actions (1 Corinthians 9:27). You control […]
Courage Like Ananias
Have you ever been intimidated or afraid to do something you know you should? Acts 9:1-19 tells the story of a man’s conversion to Christ. He was a vicious persecutor whose nasty reputation already preceded him. Of course, I’m talking about Saul who we know as the tireless and faithful apostle Paul. But before he […]
“He Gave Gifts to Men …” #1
Paul wrote, “Whereby he saith, when he ascended on high he led captivity captive and gave gifts to men. (Now this, He ascended what is it but that he also descended into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended far above all the heavens, that he might […]
A Future Date to Repent?
Because all mankind is in sin (Romans 6:23), God demands that we repent (Acts 17:30). For most people, they realize the seriousness of this responsibility and they gladly conform, “looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God” (2 Peter 3:12). But there are always people who are looking for an “angle,” […]
Bill Buckner
Bill Buckner was one of the greatest players in the game of baseball. He played 22 seasons; only 25 players in the history of baseball have played more games. He had more hits than 70% of the players currently in the Baseball Hall of Fame, including Mickey Mantle, Reggie Jackson, Johnny Bench, and Ted Williams. […]
