“So skilled is error at imitating truth” said A.W. Tozer, “that the two are constantly being mistaken for each other.”  Such an observation succinctly describes Christendom in these last days.  Sure, there have always been tares among the wheat, and goats among the sheep.  There have always been prowling wolves who don the garments of the shepherd’s cloak.  But in these last days, the lines of spirituality and doctrine are blurred as never before.  Perhaps the greatest tragedy in the church is not error; it is that so few people recognize it.

William Howells said, “Parts and parcels of truth …

I don’t know why it surprises me when my heavenly Father answers prayer; but, in all honesty, sometimes it does.  It shouldn’t.  He has promised to provide for my every need.  As a matter of fact, He has invited me to lay aside the most miniscule of necessities on the altar of His provision.  “Take no thought for your life,” He says…but I occasionally think.  “Take no thought for your food, or shelter, or clothing,” He declares…but I often ponder.  In the midst of my troubles and cares, He graciously and daily reminds me that He is Jehovah-Jireh, this is …

“Preach the gospel” it has been said, “And if necessary, use words.”  Such a statement initially seems commendable.  The idea behind such a thought is that our lives are to be lived out in such a way that people see Christ in everything we do.  It is true; the believer should live with spiritual and moral integrity.  He should exhibit the qualities of Christ in every venue of life.  From the lanes on the interstate to the lanes in the grocery store, the true convert should exude a biblical witness.

But does such a witness really appropriate the Great Commission …

I have never met a genuinely-regenerated, authentically born-again believer who desires for others to go to hell.  I believe God places in our spiritual DNA an aspiration to see others saved, and to tell them about Christ.  We want to do it, we have been commanded to do, we may even have a desire to do it…but let’s be honest, most of us don’t do it, at least the way we should.

For some reason, we would rather hang out with Jesus at the well and discuss the theological issues of our day instead of running back to Samaria with …

1 TIMOTHY 1:18-20

Introduction:

Timothy was not only in a spiritual war, he was also in a severe tumultuous storm.  He watched those around him fall victim and prey to the wiles of Satan.  Paul warned Timothy of the catastrophe and challenged him to be ready for a fight.

I. The Challenge to a Soldier (v18)

A. The Necessary Reminder- “This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went   before on thee,”

B. The Needed Resolve- “that thou by them mightest war      a good warfare;”

II. The Catastrophe of a Shipwreck (v19)

A. …