STANDING STONE BIBLE CHURCH | Sermon Notes | March 21, 2021 Ahead for each person and for the planet... Death (Heb 9:27), followed by Eternal Life – Luke 16:22-23, So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. And being in torments in Hades, he lifted... Continue Reading →
SSB Men's Study 03/18/2021 Trials, troubles, pain, loss, suffering, evil, injustice, fears, enemies, threats, shortfalls, and the like - they are all part of living in a selfish, evil, broken and sin-infested world. So, just how does one cope? The story of Job is a great help. Not because it gives us a clue as to... Continue Reading →
Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. I Peter 4:1-2 “Therefore” ties us to... Continue Reading →
I trust you found hope, help and wisdom in the musing I sent out yesterday that was based on part of the story of Esther. Well, this morning I happened onto Jack Hibbs’ (of Calvary Chapel in Chino Hills, CA) message of a week ago talking about – you guessed it – Esther! It was... Continue Reading →
PK's recent sermon on Esther From the Bible book of Esther: Esther found that she and her people were in grave peril as some in high governmental places were angry at them and had the wherewithal to destroy them. What did she do? What might Christians today learn from her responses then? Esther, coming to grips with the... Continue Reading →
From the men’s Thursday morning study of Obadiah: 1:1, Thus says the Lord GOD concerning Edom. God had a word to the descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, whose father was the patriarch Isaac whose land lay south of the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba: 1:3, The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who... Continue Reading →
“Rejoice in the Lord always – REJOICE!” Philippians 4:4 Joy is a satisfaction knowing that no circumstance or combination of circumstances can alter God’s love for me! Joy is anchored to the belief that God is present, a friend, and allowing any and all for my betterment or in order to touch others for good. So, whether... Continue Reading →
I Peter 4:1, Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, The same mind – Christ suffered for others! 4:1, What is “Therefore” there for? 3:18-22, That Christ, the just, suffered for those unjust in order to bring them to God - He suffered with purpose. Hebrews 12:2, Who for... Continue Reading →
This was the message at Don Diamond’s funeral as Don was a great salesman, at the end selling appliances. I talked about the varieties of microwaves available to the American consumer such as Maytag, Frigidaire, GE, and Samsung and occasionally there comes a new and different version needing a salesman with the details. [The new “microwave” is... Continue Reading →
I Peter 2:13-17, Instructs God’s people to submit to their government. We are to honor all people, love Christians, fear God, and honor the king (17). But not all governments or government doings are honorable, just, or good. Some considerations from the life of Daniel. 1 Government thinks children belong to them - 1:3, Then the king instructed Ashpenaz,... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 