Category Archives: New Testament

Key One to Spiritual Growth, Devotion to the Apostles’ Teachings

Posted on July 1, 2017 by parklinscomb

Last week we started a series on spiritual growth. This series will not be aimed just to new Christians, but to all of us in every spiritual stage from “infant” to “young adults” on the way to the maturity that … Continue reading →

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Are You An Alien?

Posted on March 11, 2017 by parklinscomb

Did you know that the Bible teaches about aliens? No, we’re talking about men from Mars, nor about immigrating from another country, nor about Lady Gaga. Instead I’m talking about what Peter said, “Beloved, I urge you as aliens and … Continue reading →

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Are You Fully Redeemed?

Posted on March 5, 2017 by parklinscomb

The story of Zaccheus is found in Luke 19:1-9. He was a rich tax collector, but he was also short; so he climbed a tree to see the Lord passing by. Jesus called him and invited Himself to Zaccheus’ house, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget to Tell the Kids

Posted on December 19, 2016 by parklinscomb

Has it ever occurred to you that maybe Santa Claus gets more notice and prominence than Jesus at Christmas time? That the gifts under the Christmas tree get more attention than God’s gift of His Son, which is what the … Continue reading →

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Are You a Gambler?

Posted on December 14, 2016 by parklinscomb

OK, on the surface of it, it may sound like I’m asking for a confession of sin or something, But in this post I’m actually encouraging you to gamble—just, not the way that you may think. I’m encouraging you to … Continue reading →

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The Organization of the Lord’s Church

Posted on November 22, 2016 by parklinscomb

It shouldn’t surprise the Bible student that the Lord has given a pattern for the church. In the construction of both the Tabernacle in the wilderness (Exodus 25-31) and the Temple in Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 28:11,12,19) patterns were given by … Continue reading →

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Jeroboam Consulted

Posted on November 11, 2016 by parklinscomb

Jeroboam was a rising star in Solomon’s kingdom. He was an Ephraimite who had been a valiant warrior in Solomon’s army, and his hard work had won him a position as overseer over the forced labor in Ephraim. Moreover, God … Continue reading →

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The Sacred Honor of Service

Posted on October 26, 2016 by parklinscomb

The world usually doesn’t use the words “honor” and “service” in the same breath. The world doesn’t like to serve, and often considers it a bother and a burden rather than an honor, when it must serve. Honor, the world … Continue reading →

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Being Ananias

Posted on October 24, 2016 by parklinscomb

Ananias doesn’t get a lot of sermons done about him. I’ve never read a bulletin article about him. I’m not sure that I’ve ever heard of a church named “St. Ananias”. But he played a key role in one of … Continue reading →

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A Cappella Obedience—What Happened?

Posted on September 20, 2016 by parklinscomb

For the first 1000 years after Jesus came and established His church, all those who claimed the name of Jesus worshipped the Lord in song with voice only. This was not simply a tradition, but rather was it was practiced … Continue reading →

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