Posts from 2024

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The Inspiration of the Scriptures

by Don Wright

The Bible is not just another man-made book.  While men wrote the Bible, they did so under the divine guidance of the Holy Spirit, meaning that all scriptures are inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16).  Here are three areas that corroborate the inspiration of the scriptures. Pre-scientific Evidence There are many things that the Bible […]

Overcoming Fear

by Don Wright

Adam and Eve lived their lives without fear for there was nothing of which they had to be afraid.  Sin was absent, so they did not have to fear its consequences.  Death was unheard of, so they did not have to fear dying.  They enjoyed perfect fellowship with God, so the wrath of God was […]

Overcoming Doubt

by Don Wright

Doubt is a real and present danger that all Christians face.  The devil wants us to doubt because he knows it can lead to the shipwreck of our faith.  Fortunately, God has given us everything we need to overcome doubt and be firmly fixed in our faith. The devil wants us to doubt that God […]

Overcoming Self

by Don Wright

Uncommitted members.  Members who only attend Sunday morning services on the Lord’s Day.  Members who refuse to attend Bible Study on Wednesday nights.  Members who try to just get by when it comes to serving the Lord.  Members who put their wants, wishes, and will before God’s will.  Members who are sporadic in everything they […]

Overcoming Temptation

by Don Wright

I wish the devil was not real, but he is, and Peter tells us that he is constantly active. 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV) 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. This is why temptation is something we all must deal with from time […]

Overcoming the World

by Don Wright

As Christians, we are overcomers.  It is nothing to brag about because the ability to overcome is only ours through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:13 (ESV) 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. God gives us the strength to be overcomers.  Let us look at a few things this week […]

Scriptural Giving

by Don Wright

The power of God unto salvation is the gospel of Christ (Romans 1:16).  Sadly, the gospel can be preached so as not to allow its converting power to take effect.  How can a preacher preach in such a way that will most likely not convert anyone?  Let us look at a few suggestions. Preaching that […]

Preaching That Will Not Convert

by Don Wright

The power of God unto salvation is the gospel of Christ (Romans 1:16).  Sadly, the gospel can be preached so as not to allow its converting power to take effect.  How can a preacher preach in such a way that will most likely not convert anyone?  Let us look at a few suggestions. Preaching that […]

Peace with God

by Don Wright

Enjoying peace is a blessing regardless of the realm where it is found.  To live in a country that enjoys peace should be appreciated by us all, that is, those of us who live here in the U.S.  Having peace at work is certainly preferred over being in an environment of hostility day after day.  […]

It Is Written

by Don Wright

If we ever wanted a great example of how to defeat the devil, we could never do better than looking to Jesus.  In Matthew 4, we find Satan doing all that he can to tempt our Lord (Matthew 4:1-11).  How did Jesus overcome the devil’s attempts?  With every temptation, Jesus countered with, “It is written.” […]