We live in the time predicted in Daniel when “many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased” (Daniel 12:4). Almost every day there is some new invention that would have astounded people a hundred years ago. We have mobile phones, computers and gadgets that are meant to make life easier. But with the increase of knowledge has come decay on every level. “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold” (Matthew 24:12). Our generation has everything provided for it, yet very few accept that they need God in their lives. Preachers have compromised the message of salvation instead of staying true to God’s word. John Wesley once said to a preacher who wanted to see crowds attending his meetings, "Allow God to set you on fire and the people will come to watch you burn.”

This is a psalm of delight. We find no trials or tribulations in this song. David is simply delighting, first of all, in the Lord. “O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee” (:2). In other words, he is saying, "I have no good thing apart from God, You are everything I need." “Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee” (Psalm 73:25).

Here was one of the greatest miracles of all time, a man blind from birth was healed by “a man that is called Jesus” (:11). The Pharisees had cast this man out of the Synagogue, but when Jesus had heard of it He found the man and asked him a question, “Dost thou believe on the Son of God?” (:35), to which the man replied, “Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?” (:36).

Life is found only on planet earth and all life comes from God alone. Science for centuries has sought to prove the Bible wrong. There are no extraterrestrial beings in outer space, so the millions of Pounds spent seeking them is foolishness. Evolution suggests that life spontaneously appeared after a mythical big bang, but it is impossible to produce life from nothing.

In this age when truly obeying Christ is so unpopular, this short and concise sermon exhorts those "who will live godly in Christ Jesus" to trust and follow His footprints. It's worth it!

A sermon for those who think they can do nothing, are laid aside, have little talent, under great difficulty, are unappreciated, or have had little success.

"...it is my heart's desire and prayer that this very day might be such a day among us - that God would indeed open the windows of heaven, as He has done in times past, and pour down a blessing, till there be no more room to receive it. Let us observe, then, how thanksgiving brings down the Spirit of God."

Are we really walking in the Spirit? Can we recognise His activity in our lives? How do we know that we are on the right way? Many Christians endeavour to resolve their shortcomings by trying to imitate the earthly life of Jesus, but they soon discover the impossibility of the task. Imitation is shallow and lifeless. The Lord wants us to be identified with Christ instead. This means that, instead of trying to live His life, the Lord lives His life through us. As believers we have the privilege of receiving the resurrection life of Christ. Seeing that this is the only way we can walk in the Spirit, how does it work out in daily experience?

We all remember the schoolyard rhyme used against a bully who called us names; “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” In our study today we are going to discuss the story of David and Goliath. How should we respond to our Goliaths? Can we trust in David’s God?

The more we discuss the topic of holiness and sanctification greater is the desire to become more effective and useful to God. If we are honest with ourselves, most of the time our lives are dry and we do not really accomplish much for God. In our text the Lord Jesus Christ speaks of the results of fruitfulness and the consequences of the lack of it. Our study today should cause us to question and examine ourselves in the light of Scripture.