A 1988 message on Luke 18:18–30, exploring how the story of the rich young ruler is pre-evangelism rather than evangelism. Historically, Jesus uses the call to discipleship to expose the ruler’s façade of self-righteousness; literarily, the story warns Christians not to let material possessions hinder discipleship or cost them heavenly treasure.
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The Sea and the Water Carts in God’s Temple (1 Kings 7:23–39)
A message on 1 Kings 7:23–39, exploring the symbolism of the sea and the truth that salvation is of the Jews.
The Sermon on the Mount, Part 1 (Matthew 5–7)
Part 1 of The Sermon on the Mount series, exploring why there are three Gospels for discipleship—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—and what audience each Gospel was directed to.
The Sermon on the Mount, Part 2 (Matthew 5–7)
Part 2 of The Sermon on the Mount series, exploring how the Lord Jesus Christ teaches us a standard by which we can live: nothing less than the righteous standard of His coming kingdom.
The Shadow of the Almighty God (Luke 11:1–4)
A message on Luke 11:1–4, exploring the ABCs of effective Christian prayer: (A) we focus on the name of God, (B) we submit to the purposes of God, and (C) we live under the shadow of God.
The Spirit of the Antichrist, Part 2: Contemplative Spirituality
Part 2 of The Spirit of the Antichrist series, exploring the mystical movement of Contemplative Spirituality and how it denies the historical Jesus and denies Jesus as the Christ, the One who gives eternal life to everyone who believes in Him.
The Spirit’s Work of Repentance (Zechariah 12:8–13:9)
A 2003 message on Zechariah 12:8–13, exploring the work of the Holy Spirit in Israel’s national repentance at the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Troubled Christian (Luke 8:40–56)
A message on Luke 8:40–56 at Christ Bible Fellowship of Del Rio, Texas, exploring the raising of Jairus’ daughter from the dead and the healing of a woman having a flow of blood.
The Two Pillars of God’s Temple (1 Kings 7:13–22, 41–42)
A 1997 message on 1 Kings 7:13–22, 41–42 at Victor Street Bible Chapel, exploring God’s ability to do all these things in the history of Victor Street Bible Chapel.
