Gleanings From Grace

TEXT: (Luke 13:1 KJV) There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
(Luke 13:2 KJV) And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?
(Luke 13:3 KJV) I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
(Luke 13:4 KJV) Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
(Luke 13:5 KJV) I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. (more…)

TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
(Phil 2:10) the glory of God the Father.

Introduction: A look at “names” in the Bible.
A. Names are important to God. (Gen 1:5,8,10) God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning–the first day .. God called the expanse “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning–the second day.. God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered waters he called “seas.” And God saw that it was good. (more…)

TEXT:pro.28:8 pro.28:20 isa.10:1-2 1tim.6:9-10 Ex.20:17

INTRODUCTION: According to an article in the Citzens Times date 6\21\02, “More than half of People responding to a statewide poll recently said they would vote in favor of proposed lottery if the special election were held right now.”
I thought that I had seen it all, heard it all, and read it all, until I read this piece from USA Today… (more…)

TEXT:Psalm 119:169-176 (text v. 175)

INTRODUCTION:The last stanza of Psalm 119 is like a summary of the entire Psalm. Here we see the effect God’s Word had on the Psalmist’s life.
The word “LET” occurs five times in this 22nd stanza of the 119th Psalm (vs. 169, 170, 173, 175). The word “LET” means to produce an action or effect.
God’s Word is effectual. IT WORKS! 1 Thessalonians 2:13 says, “For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.”
The Bible is more than just a textbook, or manual on life. It imparts life! The phrase “according to thy word” occurs 12 times in this Psalm (vs. 9, 25, 41, 58, 76, 91, 149, 154, 156, 159, 169, 170). We need to live our life “according to thy word.” When we live according to God’s Word our life will be…A LIFE THAT IS DEPENDANT (more…)

TEXT:1 Kings 18:1-39 There is no greater need in this church today than our need for the fire of God. I can think of no greater need in our families, than our need for the fire of God. The greatest need in our personal lives today is the need for the fire of God. (more…)

TEXT: Jas. 4:1-10 Text: Jas. 4:10 James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Introduction: If I were to fill out a resume, I would like to be able to say that I have much experience as a Folk-Lift Operator. No, I didn’t say, “FORK lift”; I said “FOLK-Lift.” Do you know that most people are DRAGGING through life? They need a LIFT, brother! Others have left their vehicle some miles down the road and are now barely making it as they travel down life’s highway, hoping someone will make their trip easier. You don’t have to be DOWN all the time. God is willing and able to LIFT YOU UP! Let me mention a few means by which God lifts up those who are cast down. (more…)

TEXT: By faith Enoch…Hebrews 11:5,6.

INTRODUCTION: Someone has described Enoch’s relationship with God thus: God and Enoch often walked together. One day, in the cool of the evening, they walked a little farther than usual. Enoch said to God, “Lord don’t you think we had better be getting back home? It is beginning to get a little dark.” God turned to Enoch and said, “Enoch, you are right. Yes, it is getting dusky dark. But you know, Enoch, today it is closer to my home than it is back to yours. Why don’t you just come on and go home with me?” Enoch did as God suggested — went to God’s home without going through the natural process of death. “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death” (Heb. 11:5). Up until the time of Enoch’s translation into Heaven, pleasure and pain, living and dieing, birth and burial was the commentary on life. “AND he died — and HE died — and he DIED,” signified life’s ending. Only once in 1,500 years did this not happen. “And he died,” could not be said of Enoch. By faith Enoch — (more…)