Our text exhorts those of us who are Christians to strive for holiness. Doing so will help us to be less encumbered for the spiritual race that is set in front of us. I wish to focus on one component in our text: personal godliness. You won't ever be perfect, but I am going to ask you to take a step in the right direction.
Our text is just one of many passages of Scripture which reveals the responsibility of man. Man builds; that is what he does. I ask, what type of house have you built? Is it on the right foundation? What sort of houses do you continue to build? I wonder, what kind of builder are you?
God laid this message on my heart, so I thought I would take a few minutes to explore its message.
Some churches entertain and seek to make people feel good. Jesus and the truth are not the central themes. However, Jesus should be in the spotlight. He is to have the priority in every heart and life, in every church, and in every message. We must preach Christ and Him crucified.
Our text tells about Josiah's discovery of the Word of God. I would like to speak about the Bible. May I say, the Word of God is of great value. It is precious and it is absolutely necessary that we love it and respond to its truths.
Yesterday was Independence Day. I would like to consider the idea of independence while gleaning some lessons from the text. Perhaps, we will be able to learn some things about society, about life and living, and about spiritual matters.
I thought it necessary to address the subject of death. My objective is not to discourage anyone. Rather, it is to remind us of our coming demise, and to use that knowledge to provoke in us a zest for life, and more importantly, to exhort you to be prepared for your departure.
Today is Father's Day. My objective is to encourage each father to strive for an A grade. And, if you are an unbeliever, I desire to show you the Heavenly Father, perhaps, you would come to know Him.
I am speaking on the subject of salvation. My objective is to consider this verse and strike a balance between the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man.
It is my objective today to speak on the subject of peace. I submit unto you that proper prayers are essential in receiving peace. Yet, peace is necessary in offering proper prayers.