The Example of Those Who Fell in the Wilderness

Posted on January 9, 2012 at 11:39 pm by Andy Sochor

Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-12 Paul begins by reminding these Christians of the parallels between then and the Israelites (v. 1-4). But most died in the wilderness. We need to learn from their failings so we can avoid their sins. Do Not Crave Evil Things (v. 6) This was the fundamental problem that led to the [...]

The Faith of Daniel’s Friends

Posted on March 20, 2011 at 9:03 pm by Andy Sochor

Text: Daniel 3 Setting: Nebuchadnezzar made a golden image (v. 1), commanded all to worship it (v. 4-6). The people obeyed (v. 7), except for some Jews — Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego (v. 12). Nebuchadnezzar became angry and called the men before him to answer (v. 13-15). They Knew What Was Right These men did [...]

Plundered Egyptian Gold

Posted on March 15, 2010 at 10:41 pm by Andy Sochor

Text: Exodus 12:35-36 Gold Was Taken from Egypt (Exodus 12:35-36) — God provides (James 1:17) Gold Used in the Tabernacle (Exodus 25:1-3, 8-9) — God expects us to return some of our blessings to Him (1 Corinthians 16:1-2) Gold Used to Make the Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1-4) — Must not turn our blessings into idols [...]

Evil Ahab

Posted on January 26, 2010 at 12:43 am by Andy Sochor

Text: 1 Kings 16:29-33 “Ahab… did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all who were before him” (v. 30) — What did Ahab do to earn this infamous recognition? He Failed to Learn from His Father’s Sins (v. 30; Ezekiel 18:14-17) Sin Was a Trivial Thing to Him (v. 31; Isaiah 59:2; [...]

The Ever Expanding Civil Government

Posted on September 22, 2009 at 9:50 pm by Andy Sochor

The Role of Government Punish evildoers (Romans 13:3-4) Protect the innocent (Romans 13:3) Provide & maintain a secure environment (1 Timothy 2:2-3) Civil governments have expanded far beyond this God-ordained role The Danger of Putting Our Trust in Government Trusting in something that will fail (Ecclesiastes 5:8; Matthew 26:11) Failing to do what we are [...]

The Gods That Men Serve

Posted on December 21, 2008 at 8:16 pm by Andy Sochor

Text: 1 John 5:21 Man-Made Idols – Acts 19:26 Political Leaders – Acts 12:22 Material Things – Colossians 3:5 Their Own Appetite – Philippians 3:19

Lessons from the Golden Calf

Posted on March 17, 2008 at 9:34 pm by Andy Sochor

Text: Exodus 32 Do not think too highly of men (v. 1) – without Moses, they thought they could no longer serve God Sacrificing for a thing does not mean that thing is good (v. 2-4) Be willing to stand against what is popular (v. 1,4-5) Take responsibility for your own actions (v. 22) Religion [...]