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October 16, 2018
Cut it Straight Podcast: Episode 024 The Spiritual Disciplines of the Man of God – Bible Reading
The Spiritual Disciplines of the Man of God Part One
The Discipline of Bible Reading
“Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.” 1 Timothy 4:13
Dust Off Your Bibles
The Sword of the Lord
Bible Reading and Holiness
Bible Study
Meditation
Practical Advice for Bible Reading
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Cut it Straight Podcast: Episode 023 Qualifications for Ministry: Church Confirmation
Qualifications for Ministry
Part Five: The Corporate Confirmation
As we have studied the biblical qualifications for the ministry we have seen many internal and external requirements.
The Man of God must:
be above reproach (1 Tim. 3:2)
be sober-minded (1 Tim. 3:2)
have marriage fidelity (1 Tim. 3:2)
self-controlled (1 Tim. 3:2)
respectable (1 Tim. 3:2)
hospitable (1 Tim. 3:2)
able to teach (1 Tim. 3:2)
not a drunkard (1 Tim. 3:3)
not violent (1 Tim. 3:3)
be gentle (1 Tim. 3:3)
not quarrelsome...
October 8, 2018
I Am the Light
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12).
Introduction“I am the light of the world” is the second “I Am” statement in John’s gospel. The context for this statement is when Jesus came again to the temple in Jerusalem. Great crowds came to hear Him speak. However, the Pharisees interrupted him and brought a woman caught in the act of adultery (Jn. 8:3). The Pharisees wanted Jesus...
October 7, 2018
The Gospel According to David
Psalm 51:1-19
Much has been written about the life of King David. He was an extraordinary man. His rise from shepherding his father’s flock in the pasturelands to defeating a giant foe to give Israel victory. From running for his life from an jealous king to ruling over the nation of Israel. King David’s life is worthy to be lauded and praised. Not only was David successful in his accomplishments, he was also a man of God. The mighty warrior and ruler could also be a poet and psalmist. His ly...
September 17, 2018
I Am the Bread of Life
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst” (John 6:35)
All four Gospels record miracles that Jesus performed. Matthew and Luke recorded twenty miracles. Mark recorded eighteen and John only recorded eight. However, the feeding of the five thousand is recorded by all four gospel writers, along with the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But in John’s gospel we have a different set of miracles recorded that the ot...
August 20, 2018
The Gospel According to Abraham
Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.” So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith (Galatians 3:7-9).
The Gospel Preached to AbrahamThe message of the gospel of Jesus Christ is found in figures and types throughout the Old Testament. Though stories and texts may...
July 28, 2018
The Reign of the Empires
An empire is a group of nations or peoples ruled by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government. What if I were to tell you that you were being ruled and governed by a power that you did not elect or choose? Forget for a moment the current government in power wherever you may reside. That is inconsequential at the moment. For there is a power you are currently being subjected to. An empire reigns in your life, and you will be subservient to it. It is my intention to reveal...
July 24, 2018
Cut it Straight: Episode 022 Interview with JH Osborne
Special Edition Episode: Interview with Pastor JH Osborne.
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July 17, 2018
Cut it Straight: Episode 021 Bring Me the Books!
July 9, 2018
Strange Things
I have written to him the great things of my law, But they were counted as a strange thing (Hosea 8:12)
IntroductionThe theme of Hosea’s prophetic book is spiritual adultery (Hos. 2:1-23). The context of this portion in Hosea is in the midst of God’s accusation against Israel. God’s people had broken their covenant with Him, and they had gone after other gods (Hos. 8:1). Israel also selected kings without God’s approval and built idols out of gold and silver (Hos. 8:4). With such behavior th...
