http://www.wpbcocmessages.com West Palm Beach church of Christ on Haverhill Road - Brent Kercheville Tue, 15 May 2012 20:18:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 2006-2012 haverhillcoc@bellsouth.net (Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ) haverhillcoc@bellsouth.net (Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ) 1440 http://westpalmbeachchurchofchrist.com/slides/itunes144.jpg http://www.wpbcocmessages.com 144 144 West Palm Beach church of Christ on Haverhill Road - Brent Kercheville Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ haverhillcoc@bellsouth.net no clean http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/zeal-for-your-house.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/zeal-for-your-house.html#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:46 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1829 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/zeal-for-your-house.html/feed 0 0:36:10 The apostle John begins this section by pointing out that it was the time of the Jewish Passover, and therefore Jesus went up to Jerusalem. It is important to keep in mind that John is not recording his gospel in chronological sequence. The other go[...] The apostle John begins this section by pointing out that it was the time of the Jewish Passover, and therefore Jesus went up to Jerusalem. It is important to keep in mind that John is not recording his gospel in chronological sequence. The other gospel accounts place this event toward the end of Jesus’ ministry. There is no reason to assume that there were two temple cleansings, since each gospel only records one temple cleansing event. John has moved this event to the front of his gospel with the purpose of generating belief in Jesus (John 20:31). To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/trusting-gods-word.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/trusting-gods-word.html#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 13:00:52 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1834 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/trusting-gods-word.html/feed 0 0:34:33 It is the darkest of times in the history of Israel. First Kings 16:30 records that Ahab is king over Israel. He did evil in the sight of the Lord, more evil than all who were before him. Baal worship is increased, a false, pagan god of the land and[...] It is the darkest of times in the history of Israel. First Kings 16:30 records that Ahab is king over Israel. He did evil in the sight of the Lord, more evil than all who were before him. Baal worship is increased, a false, pagan god of the land and Ahab also established Asherah worship (1 Kings 16:32-33). This is important background for understanding the events of 1 Kings 17. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/water-to-wine.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/water-to-wine.html#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:00:01 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1824 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/water-to-wine.html/feed 0 0:35:39 Unfortunately the second chapter of John is used and interpreted for all the wrong reasons. This text is frequently used as a battleground over whether Christians are able to drink alcohol. The apostle John did not include this story about Jesus tur[...] Unfortunately the second chapter of John is used and interpreted for all the wrong reasons. This text is frequently used as a battleground over whether Christians are able to drink alcohol. The apostle John did not include this story about Jesus turning water to wine so that we could argue over the Christian use of alcohol. Rather, the next three chapters of this gospel, beginning in chapter 2, will show Jesus fulfilling and surpassing Judaism. This is critically important for understanding this section of John’s gospel properly. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/kingdom-come.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/kingdom-come.html#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:18 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1820 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/kingdom-come.html/feed 0 0:35:56 We have been studying in this section of Luke’s gospel about the kingdom of God. There have been two themes in this section: what is the kingdom of God and who belongs to the kingdom of God? Luke continues his instructions about the kingdom by[...] We have been studying in this section of Luke’s gospel about the kingdom of God. There have been two themes in this section: what is the kingdom of God and who belongs to the kingdom of God? Luke continues his instructions about the kingdom by noting the question of the Pharisees concerning the kingdom. The Pharisees ask when the kingdom of God would come. John the Baptizer had been proclaiming that the kingdom of God was near. Jesus has also been repeatedly teaching the nearness of the coming of the kingdom of God. Luke has emphasized this truth in a number of places throughout this gospel. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/who-is-this-jesus.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/who-is-this-jesus.html#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:00:37 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1817 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/who-is-this-jesus.html/feed 0 0:38:25 It is easy to miss but the author of this gospel, the apostle John, has given a number of different titles to Jesus. Recall that the gospel began with the description that Jesus is the Word (1:1). Jesus is called the true light (1:9) and the Only So[...] It is easy to miss but the author of this gospel, the apostle John, has given a number of different titles to Jesus. Recall that the gospel began with the description that Jesus is the Word (1:1). Jesus is called the true light (1:9) and the Only Son (1:14). He is called God in verse 18 as well as in verse 1. John the Baptizer has proclaimed Jesus to be “the Lamb of God” (1:29, 36). The two disciples who begin to follow Jesus call him “Rabbi,” which means “Teacher.” To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-does-god-owe-you.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-does-god-owe-you.html#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:00:52 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1813 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-does-god-owe-you.html/feed 0 0:30:26 What does God owe you? The answer we give determines our whole perspective of life in this world. We might think that we should not experience suffering. We may think that we should have a long life, free from serious health problems… To read [...] What does God owe you? The answer we give determines our whole perspective of life in this world. We might think that we should not experience suffering. We may think that we should have a long life, free from serious health problems… To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/increase-our-faith.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/increase-our-faith.html#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:00:09 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1810 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/increase-our-faith.html/feed 0 0:36:07 There are many teachings and commands of Jesus that are simply difficult to consistently obey. Jesus offers one of those challenges in this section of Luke’s gospel. Jesus begins by letting us know that temptations are going to come. Regardles[...] There are many teachings and commands of Jesus that are simply difficult to consistently obey. Jesus offers one of those challenges in this section of Luke’s gospel. Jesus begins by letting us know that temptations are going to come. Regardless of how much we grow, how much we read the scriptures, and pray, temptations are going to come. Satan is coming after us. Coming to Jesus and becoming a follower of him does not mean that you will have an easy life. The temptations you are fighting you will still have to fight. Satan is still going to try to exploit your weaknesses and vices. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-are-you-seeking.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-are-you-seeking.html#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:00:51 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1806 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-are-you-seeking.html/feed 0 0:31:20 In our last study we read that John is the witness who is performing his God-given function. He is depreciating of himself while pointing to Jesus as the Son of God. When Jesus came toward him, he began declaring, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who[...] In our last study we read that John is the witness who is performing his God-given function. He is depreciating of himself while pointing to Jesus as the Son of God. When Jesus came toward him, he began declaring, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” Jesus is greater than John and has come with a greater baptism than John because through Jesus is the forgiveness of sins and entrance into the restored kingdom of God. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lamb-of-god-john.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lamb-of-god-john.html#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:00:37 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1801 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lamb-of-god-john.html/feed 0 0:36:27 The first eighteen verses of John’s gospel has described Jesus as the eternal Word. The eternal Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us and we have seen his glory. And from his fullness we have all received grace upon grace. The autho[...] The first eighteen verses of John’s gospel has described Jesus as the eternal Word. The eternal Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us and we have seen his glory. And from his fullness we have all received grace upon grace. The author will now move forward in the story and tell us about John. We noticed in verses 6-8 of chapter 1 that John is the witness who has come to testify to the light that came into the world. In our study in this lesson we will notice two sections: John’s testimony of himself (1:19-28) and John’s testimony of Jesus (1:29-34). To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rich-in-death.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rich-in-death.html#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:00:04 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1798 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rich-in-death.html/feed 0 0:35:48 Luke continues to tell the scene as Jesus is teaching his disciples about using money to be friends of God. Jesus taught the disciples that everything we have is God’s and we are to be good managers of God’s wealth. The Pharisees were li[...] Luke continues to tell the scene as Jesus is teaching his disciples about using money to be friends of God. Jesus taught the disciples that everything we have is God’s and we are to be good managers of God’s wealth. The Pharisees were listening to Jesus’ teaching and ridiculed Jesus for teaching this message. But Luke tells us the reason why they ridiculed and rejected the message was not because the teaching was false, but because they loved money and this teaching cut them. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/is-divorce-okay.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/is-divorce-okay.html#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:00:47 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1793 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/is-divorce-okay.html/feed 0 0:44:03 In the previous section of Luke 16 we noticed Jesus teaching about the need to use wealth in a way that prepares us to enter into our eternal home. The Pharisees reject Jesus because he is teaching something they do not accept. They are lovers of mo[...] In the previous section of Luke 16 we noticed Jesus teaching about the need to use wealth in a way that prepares us to enter into our eternal home. The Pharisees reject Jesus because he is teaching something they do not accept. They are lovers of money (16:14) and choose to ridicule Jesus rather than listen to the clear teaching concerning who will enter the kingdom of God. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/israels-restoration.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/israels-restoration.html#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:00:20 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1789 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/israels-restoration.html/feed 0 0:35:23 For the first time in Amos’ prophecy, the message declared are words of hope and restoration. The prophecy up to this point has been descriptive for the end of the physical nation of Israel. The people are deserving of judgment because they ha[...] For the first time in Amos’ prophecy, the message declared are words of hope and restoration. The prophecy up to this point has been descriptive for the end of the physical nation of Israel. The people are deserving of judgment because they have taken the material wealth and blessings given by God to turn their hearts away from loving and serving him. But now there are a few words of hope, a message of restoration of the people. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/eternity-portfolio.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/eternity-portfolio.html#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:00:06 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1786 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/eternity-portfolio.html/feed 0 0:36:11 This section of the gospel of Luke is continuing to ask and answer the question: who is in the kingdom of God? Who is receiving salvation? Who is experiencing the blessings that come from a covenant relationship with God? Jesus is going to tell anot[...] This section of the gospel of Luke is continuing to ask and answer the question: who is in the kingdom of God? Who is receiving salvation? Who is experiencing the blessings that come from a covenant relationship with God? Jesus is going to tell another parable and verse 1 tells us that he is teaching his disciples. However, others are listening. Verse 14 tells us that the Pharisees also heard these things that Jesus is teaching. With this audience in mind, let’s study the parable. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dark-days.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dark-days.html#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:00:14 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1781 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dark-days.html/feed 0 0:34:32 Amos in the midst of revealing the visions the Lord has shown him. In chapter 7 Amos revealed the first three visions. But then Amaziah the priest from Bethel interrupted this preaching concerning the visions from the Lord. Chapters 8 and 9 continue[...] Amos in the midst of revealing the visions the Lord has shown him. In chapter 7 Amos revealed the first three visions. But then Amaziah the priest from Bethel interrupted this preaching concerning the visions from the Lord. Chapters 8 and 9 continue with the final two visions of this prophecy. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lost.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lost.html#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:00:37 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1778 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lost.html/feed 0 0:37:10 Luke 15 is one of the most well-known parables of Jesus. But in all the teaching that has been done from this parable, I fear that the main point of the parable has been missed. Great lessons and truthful teachings have come from this parable. But i[...] Luke 15 is one of the most well-known parables of Jesus. But in all the teaching that has been done from this parable, I fear that the main point of the parable has been missed. Great lessons and truthful teachings have come from this parable. But it is important that we do not miss the point of what Jesus is teaching. Let’s make some initial observations before we dig deep into Jesus’ teaching. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/measure-up.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/measure-up.html#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:00:15 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1775 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/measure-up.html/feed 0 0:42:49 There is a dramatic shift in the closing chapters of Amos’ prophecy. The final three chapters unveil five visions of judgment. Amos 7 contains the first three visions. The visions begin in verse 1 with the words, “This is what the Lord G[...] There is a dramatic shift in the closing chapters of Amos’ prophecy. The final three chapters unveil five visions of judgment. Amos 7 contains the first three visions. The visions begin in verse 1 with the words, “This is what the Lord God showed me.” To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/saved-2.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/saved-2.html#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:00:12 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1772 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/saved-2.html/feed 0 0:38:46 One of the flaws of the religious world today is the constant calling for people to be saved, but no one knows what they are supposed to be saved from. If I ran up to you and told you need to be saved, but never told you why you needed to be saved o[...] One of the flaws of the religious world today is the constant calling for people to be saved, but no one knows what they are supposed to be saved from. If I ran up to you and told you need to be saved, but never told you why you needed to be saved or what you needed to be saved from, then you are going to ignore my message and consider me to be a lunatic. The scripture are clear about the need for salvation and why we need to be saved. In today’s lesson we are going to look at God’s message to us as to what we need to be saved from, how we are saved, and what we are saved for. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-day-of-the-lord.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-day-of-the-lord.html#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:00:33 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1767 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-day-of-the-lord.html/feed 0 0:40:33 Amos 5 began with a funeral song sung by Amos for the nation of Israel. The requirements of God were very simple. They should have been seeking the Lord, but not with their false worship and pious pretenses. The people should have seek the Lord in h[...] Amos 5 began with a funeral song sung by Amos for the nation of Israel. The requirements of God were very simple. They should have been seeking the Lord, but not with their false worship and pious pretenses. The people should have seek the Lord in humility and in goodness. But the people failed to seek the Lord and find true life. Therefore, Amos has sung the words, “Fallen, no more to rise, is the virgin Israel” (5:2). The rest of chapters five and six describe the coming judgment through a serious of woes. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/cutting-gods-word.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/cutting-gods-word.html#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:00:53 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1764 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/cutting-gods-word.html/feed 0 0:41:29 The year is 605 BC, the year of the Babylonian invasion by Nebuchadnezzar into the nation of Judah. This was the first of three invasions until Jerusalem was captured, the nation destroyed, and the majority of the people are carried away into captiv[...] The year is 605 BC, the year of the Babylonian invasion by Nebuchadnezzar into the nation of Judah. This was the first of three invasions until Jerusalem was captured, the nation destroyed, and the majority of the people are carried away into captivity. Jehoakim is the king of Judah at this time and God is going to give his prophetic message one more time to warn his people of the coming invasion and destruction. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/grace-upon-grace.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/grace-upon-grace.html#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:00:29 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1761 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/grace-upon-grace.html/feed 0 0:29:19 John has let us know the Word, who is the eternal God in whom is light and life, became flesh and made his dwelling among us. God came back to his people. The glory of the Lord had returned to the earth. In Jesus, God and humanity meet and Jesus rev[...] John has let us know the Word, who is the eternal God in whom is light and life, became flesh and made his dwelling among us. God came back to his people. The glory of the Lord had returned to the earth. In Jesus, God and humanity meet and Jesus reveals the immense glory of God. That revelation was like no other revealing of God. We have seen the glory of the one and only Son. Jesus is the revealing of God’s covenant faithfulness and grace. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/spiraling-sin.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/spiraling-sin.html#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:00:12 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1758 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/spiraling-sin.html/feed 0 0:39:34 First Kings 15:25-16:28 record five wicked kings who ruled over the nation of Israel. We are going to read the text and observe the actions of these kings. By reading this section of the scriptures there are four important questions that we need to [...] First Kings 15:25-16:28 record five wicked kings who ruled over the nation of Israel. We are going to read the text and observe the actions of these kings. By reading this section of the scriptures there are four important questions that we need to ask ourselves. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/god-with-us.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/god-with-us.html#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:00:37 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1755 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/god-with-us.html/feed 0 0:40:28 There are many times when a student comes across a reading of scripture in which he feels completely inadequate to explain. This text is one of those places. They are words that are so glorious, so profound, and so life-changing, I feel completely i[...] There are many times when a student comes across a reading of scripture in which he feels completely inadequate to explain. This text is one of those places. They are words that are so glorious, so profound, and so life-changing, I feel completely inadequate to take this text up. In this study we are going to use the NIV 2011 translation. If you have a NIV that was printed before the end of 2011 then your NIV will not match this. At the end of 2011 the NIV made a major update to its translation and I believe that the changes made for John 1:14-18 are excellent and gives the best reading of the text. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/limited-god.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/limited-god.html#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:00:36 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1750 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/limited-god.html/feed 0 0:45:18 The first twelve verses of 1 Kings 20 describes the problem facing the northern nation of Israel. Ben-hadad is the king of Syria and leads an attack against Samaria, the capital city of Israel. Ben-hadad sends messengers to Ahab, the king of Israel,[...] The first twelve verses of 1 Kings 20 describes the problem facing the northern nation of Israel. Ben-hadad is the king of Syria and leads an attack against Samaria, the capital city of Israel. Ben-hadad sends messengers to Ahab, the king of Israel, with a choice. Either be utterly destroyed or hand over your silver, your gold, wives, and children. Basically everything and everyone is now under Syrian rule. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/light-of-the-world.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/light-of-the-world.html#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:00:04 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1746 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/light-of-the-world.html/feed 0 0:38:39 Previously we saw Jesus described as the eternal Word, the very message of God. In Jesus is life and that life is the light for all people. John came as a witness to the light and we noted the shocking nature of needing someone to witness to the lig[...] Previously we saw Jesus described as the eternal Word, the very message of God. In Jesus is life and that life is the light for all people. John came as a witness to the light and we noted the shocking nature of needing someone to witness to the light. The only people who need a witness to the light are the blind, those who cannot see. The world cannot see and John was appointed by God to be a witness to the light. John was not the light, but came as a witness so that all could believe in Jesus through John’s testimony. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/great-cost-of-discipleship.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/great-cost-of-discipleship.html#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:48 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1743 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/great-cost-of-discipleship.html/feed 0 0:42:06 Luke is continuing to teach us about who can and cannot be in the kingdom of Christ. Not everyone can be a disciple of Jesus. We saw in Luke 13 that there will be many who desire to enter, but few will enter through the narrow door. Luke explores th[...] Luke is continuing to teach us about who can and cannot be in the kingdom of Christ. Not everyone can be a disciple of Jesus. We saw in Luke 13 that there will be many who desire to enter, but few will enter through the narrow door. Luke explores the cost of following Jesus. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seek-me-and-live.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seek-me-and-live.html#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:00:55 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1740 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seek-me-and-live.html/feed 0 0:37:47 Amos begins his next message with startling words. Amos takes up a lament over the house of Israel. Do not forget that at the time Amos is preaching the nation of Israel is experiencing prosperity, wealth, and power. Israel has not had this kind of [...] Amos begins his next message with startling words. Amos takes up a lament over the house of Israel. Do not forget that at the time Amos is preaching the nation of Israel is experiencing prosperity, wealth, and power. Israel has not had this kind of wealth and power since the reign of Solomon, two hundred years previous to this time. However, Amos is taking up a funeral song. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/parable-of-excuses.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/parable-of-excuses.html#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:00:43 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1737 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/parable-of-excuses.html/feed 0 0:37:57 The thirteenth chapter of Luke has asked the question if few would be saved. Jesus gave the answer teaching the need to giving every effort to strive through the narrow door. There will be many who seek but will not enter into the kingdom. Jesus is [...] The thirteenth chapter of Luke has asked the question if few would be saved. Jesus gave the answer teaching the need to giving every effort to strive through the narrow door. There will be many who seek but will not enter into the kingdom. Jesus is not looking for a casual relationship but for those who will give everything to follow him. Jesus’ teaching sets the tone for the fourteenth chapter of Luke. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/will-few-be-saved.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/will-few-be-saved.html#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:00:11 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1733 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/will-few-be-saved.html/feed 0 0:37:09 Christianity is something that is often portrayed as an easy thing to participate in and belong to. Just simply believe and you are a Christian. Or just be a good person and you are with the Lord. To read more of this lesson click here. Christianity is something that is often portrayed as an easy thing to participate in and belong to. Just simply believe and you are a Christian. Or just be a good person and you are with the Lord. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/prepare-to-meet-your-god.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/prepare-to-meet-your-god.html#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:00:28 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1729 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/prepare-to-meet-your-god.html/feed 0 0:38:58 In Amos 3 we saw the prophet declare the voice of the Lord concerning the sins of the nation of Israel. There were two sins in particular that were specified as being punished by God. Verses 14-15 of the third chapter of Amos announces the demolitio[...] In Amos 3 we saw the prophet declare the voice of the Lord concerning the sins of the nation of Israel. There were two sins in particular that were specified as being punished by God. Verses 14-15 of the third chapter of Amos announces the demolition of the altars and the houses of ivory. The problem is in their hearts that falsely worship God and desire wealth, possessions, and comfort. The fourth chapter of Amos explores these two issues in greater depth. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/kingdom-wars.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/kingdom-wars.html#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:00:49 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1726 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/kingdom-wars.html/feed 0 0:35:10 In our study of Luke’s gospel we have seen Luke record events that show who Jesus is. In the first half of the gospel that is the question Luke is answer: Who is this Jesus? This is notable in scenes like when Jesus calms the storm and the dis[...] In our study of Luke’s gospel we have seen Luke record events that show who Jesus is. In the first half of the gospel that is the question Luke is answer: Who is this Jesus? This is notable in scenes like when Jesus calms the storm and the disciples ask, “Who then is this, that he commands even winds and water, and they obey him?” (Luke 8:25). Luke records another miracle in the thirteenth chapter, but this is not the point. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-witness.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-witness.html#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:00:19 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1716 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-witness.html/feed 0 0:32:18 In our first lesson from John’s gospel we noticed John’s prologue as he introduces Jesus. Jesus is the Word. He is the eternal God who reveals the message and character of God. Jesus is the creator of all things and nothing was created w[...] In our first lesson from John’s gospel we noticed John’s prologue as he introduces Jesus. Jesus is the Word. He is the eternal God who reveals the message and character of God. Jesus is the creator of all things and nothing was created without him. Further, in Jesus is life. If we are not in Jesus, we are dead. We are dead in our sins, separated from God, and have nothing. In Jesus is life. Also, Jesus is light. Jesus brings light to the eyes so that we can see the way to God. Through Jesus we have light in the darkness of this world to know the way to the Father. John introduces his gospel with these great themes. John sets about telling us about a man named John. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/repentance-restoration.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/repentance-restoration.html#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:00:05 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1711 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/repentance-restoration.html/feed 0 0:30:57 The thirteenth chapter of Luke begins a section in which Luke is going to describe for us the nature of the kingdom of God. Jesus is going teach us what the kingdom of God is like and who belongs in God’s kingdom. The first verse begins with a[...] The thirteenth chapter of Luke begins a section in which Luke is going to describe for us the nature of the kingdom of God. Jesus is going teach us what the kingdom of God is like and who belongs in God’s kingdom. The first verse begins with a tragic event. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lion-has-roared.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lion-has-roared.html#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:00:19 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1702 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lion-has-roared.html/feed 0 0:33:18 One of the problems with being the chosen people of God is that we think we are the chosen people of God. We lose humility and begin to think of ourselves as important before God. God repeatedly challenges the arrogant thinking that we are special. [...] One of the problems with being the chosen people of God is that we think we are the chosen people of God. We lose humility and begin to think of ourselves as important before God. God repeatedly challenges the arrogant thinking that we are special. Israel believed that because they were the chosen people of God that they were special because of their obedience to God and therefore would avoid judgment. Judgment would happen to the world, but the chosen people of God would be spared. God tried from the beginning to warn the people against this kind of foolish thinking. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/your-covenant-with-god.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/your-covenant-with-god.html#comments Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:00:47 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1701 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/your-covenant-with-god.html/feed 0 0:43:24 As we enter a new year it is very popular to engage in the practice of New Year’s resolutions. Most resolutions are about physical things… There are any number of resolutions that we tend to make, whether written down or simply as a desire w[...] As we enter a new year it is very popular to engage in the practice of New Year’s resolutions. Most resolutions are about physical things… There are any number of resolutions that we tend to make, whether written down or simply as a desire within us to do better. Humans seem to be goal oriented. We need to a goal to set before our eyes and then give our effort to reach that goal. The apostle Paul spoke in goal oriented terms when he said that he pressed on to the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus… In our lesson today we are going to explore the resolutions of David and the commitments that he makes before his God. As we read these I am calling upon each of us to make the same godly resolutions for our lives. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-two-paths.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-two-paths.html#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:00:58 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1692 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-two-paths.html/feed 0 0:00:01 REWIND: Having the Good Life Now: Two Paths Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-have-the-good-life-now.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-have-the-good-life-now.html#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:00:14 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1696 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-have-the-good-life-now.html/feed 0 0:00:01 REWIND: How to Have the Good Life Now Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/god-rules.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/god-rules.html#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 02:00:07 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1679 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/god-rules.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The first verse of the book tells us that Amos is the prophet, but he is not an ordinary prophet. Rather, he is a livestock breeder who lives in the town of Tekoa, which is ten miles south of Jerusalem. This offers Amos a unique perspective. To read[...] The first verse of the book tells us that Amos is the prophet, but he is not an ordinary prophet. Rather, he is a livestock breeder who lives in the town of Tekoa, which is ten miles south of Jerusalem. This offers Amos a unique perspective. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-broken-cisterns.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-broken-cisterns.html#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:00:33 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1685 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-broken-cisterns.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The prophet Jeremiah is charged to speak to the people of God whose hearts have turned away from the Lord and turned to the world. They have forsaken the Lord. The point Jeremiah makes in the second chapter is that they left the Lord without cause. [...] The prophet Jeremiah is charged to speak to the people of God whose hearts have turned away from the Lord and turned to the world. They have forsaken the Lord. The point Jeremiah makes in the second chapter is that they left the Lord without cause. Notice in Jeremiah 2:2 that the Lord remembers the devotion and love the people had at the beginning. It is a common problem that those who start to walk with the Lord lose the intensity of their devotion to God. To read more of this lesson click here. Idolatry Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/illuminated-word.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/illuminated-word.html#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:00:48 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1673 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/illuminated-word.html/feed 0 0:00:01 We continue our study of the prologue to John’s gospel. In our last lesson we notice the foundational teaching that Jesus is God. John proves Jesus is God by showing that Jesus created all things and that in him is the light and the life. We a[...] We continue our study of the prologue to John’s gospel. In our last lesson we notice the foundational teaching that Jesus is God. John proves Jesus is God by showing that Jesus created all things and that in him is the light and the life. We also noticed that this a gospel that is filled with signs and symbols. As we study this gospel, it is important to ask ourselves why John is using the signs that he is using to prove who Jesus is. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/incomparable-christ.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/incomparable-christ.html#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:00:50 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1671 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/incomparable-christ.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The Gospel of John is a gospel unlike the other three. This gospel is not a narrative, even though there are narrative stories contained within it. The other three gospels were already in existence and had already been circulated at the time of the [...] The Gospel of John is a gospel unlike the other three. This gospel is not a narrative, even though there are narrative stories contained within it. The other three gospels were already in existence and had already been circulated at the time of the writing of this gospel. There is no need for John to rehearse the ground that the other three gospels had already tread. John’s Gospel is highly symbolic and highly spiritual. As one reads the Gospel of John it becomes quickly apparent that this is not a simple gospel. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fading-glory-fuller-grace.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fading-glory-fuller-grace.html#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:00:04 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1653 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fading-glory-fuller-grace.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The story begins with the seventeen year reign of Rehoboam. Please notice the emphasis made in verse 21. He reigned in Jerusalem, “the city that the Lord had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there.” While God had g[...] The story begins with the seventeen year reign of Rehoboam. Please notice the emphasis made in verse 21. He reigned in Jerusalem, “the city that the Lord had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his name there.” While God had given ten tribes to Jeroboam, it was the city of Jerusalem, the place chosen by God, where God could place his name. This is where people could turn, look, and see the living God. Instead of finding the glory of God, verse 22 declares that the nation did what was evil in God’s sight. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-worship.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-worship.html#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:00:40 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1655 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-worship.html/feed 0 0:00:01 In our series of lessons on idolatry we have noticed that idolatry in the heart is revealed when we take the good things of God and make them the most important thing, believing that we are worshiping God in what we are doing when in fact we are giv[...] In our series of lessons on idolatry we have noticed that idolatry in the heart is revealed when we take the good things of God and make them the most important thing, believing that we are worshiping God in what we are doing when in fact we are giving our hearts to our own passions and desires. We saw this with the idol of love, family, success, and the earth. In this lesson we will examine another idol which would seemingly be right and good, but often can be turned into an idol, taking our hearts away from God. The idol is religion. To read more of this lesson click here. Idolatry Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dont-be-that-guy.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dont-be-that-guy.html#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:00:08 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1645 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dont-be-that-guy.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Please note that the first nine minutes of this lesson did not record. For the beginning of the lesson, please read the text of this lesson on the website: www.westpalmbeachchurchofchrist.com The apostle John’s third letter has many parallels [...] Please note that the first nine minutes of this lesson did not record. For the beginning of the lesson, please read the text of this lesson on the website: www.westpalmbeachchurchofchrist.com The apostle John’s third letter has many parallels to his second letter. Both letters are addressed to individuals, yet both letters are discussing issues affecting the church where these Christians are. Further, both letters appear to be the practical application of the message taught in John’s first letter. As we read this letter please notice the continued emphasis on truth just as John emphasized the truth in his second letter. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-the-earth.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-the-earth.html#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:00:02 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1643 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-the-earth.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Today there is a lot of fervor concerning the environment. There are all kinds of studies being done about the future of the earth. It is very popular today to “go green.” How “going green” is defined depends upon your level [...] Today there is a lot of fervor concerning the environment. There are all kinds of studies being done about the future of the earth. It is very popular today to “go green.” How “going green” is defined depends upon your level of commitment. For some people, going green is changing light bulbs and turning the water off while brushing your teeth. To others, going green is to sell your cars, ride bicycles, and live on solar power alone. In this age of being environmentally conscious, we need to ask this important question. Where should the Christian stand on these things? To read more of this lesson click here. Idolatry Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/truth.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/truth.html#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:12:18 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1631 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/truth.html/feed 0 0:00:01 John’s second letter in the scriptures is a practical letter of what it means to love the truth, know the truth, and walk in the truth. You will notice that the word “truth” occurs four times in the introduction of this letter (vs.[...] John’s second letter in the scriptures is a practical letter of what it means to love the truth, know the truth, and walk in the truth. You will notice that the word “truth” occurs four times in the introduction of this letter (vs. 1-3). To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-love.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-love.html#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:00:27 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1634 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-love.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A famous song by the Beatles repeatedly stated, “All you need is love. Love is all you need.” Unfortunately as humans we seem to look for love in all the wrong places and in the wrong ways. We try to find love through promiscuity and sex[...] A famous song by the Beatles repeatedly stated, “All you need is love. Love is all you need.” Unfortunately as humans we seem to look for love in all the wrong places and in the wrong ways. We try to find love through promiscuity and sexual activity. We try to find love through marriage. We even try to find love through our children. These may sound like proper channels to find love but we are going to study the scriptures in this lesson and show how all of these are false gods. To read more of this lesson click here. Idolatry Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/get-behind-me-lord.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/get-behind-me-lord.html#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:00:28 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1620 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/get-behind-me-lord.html/feed 0 0:00:01 First Kings 13 set the tone for the spiritual condition of the northern nation called Israel under the reign of King Jeroboam. Some time back we studied about a man of God coming to Jeroboam and pronouncing judgment for his sins. Jeroboam attempted [...] First Kings 13 set the tone for the spiritual condition of the northern nation called Israel under the reign of King Jeroboam. Some time back we studied about a man of God coming to Jeroboam and pronouncing judgment for his sins. Jeroboam attempted to have the man of God arrested, only to have his arm wither so that he could not draw it back. Rather than listen and repent, Jeroboam begs for healing and attempts to turn this man of God into a prophet for hire. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-greed.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-greed.html#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:00:29 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1626 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/idolatry-greed.html/feed 0 0:00:01 We are currently studying the problem of idolatry and we noted three working definitions to help us expose idolatry in our lives. Idolatry is what we spend most of our passion, energy, emotion, and financial resources toward. Idolatry is taking the [...] We are currently studying the problem of idolatry and we noted three working definitions to help us expose idolatry in our lives. Idolatry is what we spend most of our passion, energy, emotion, and financial resources toward. Idolatry is taking the good things given to us by God and making them the ultimate thing, thinking it can give us significance, security, safety, and fulfillment. Idolatry is anything that captures our hearts and our passions so that we cannot live with it. To read more of this lesson click here. Idolatry Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/confidence.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/confidence.html#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:00:07 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1612 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/confidence.html/feed 0 0:00:01 In our final section of John’s first letter we read the purpose statement of this letter. “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13 ESV). This [...] In our final section of John’s first letter we read the purpose statement of this letter. “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13 ESV). This letter has intended to instill confidence in the believers of Jesus that they know they are in a relationship with God. Jesus is God. When we believe that and submit to his authority by walking in the light and joyfully keeping his commands, we know we have eternal life. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/success.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/success.html#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:00:25 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1610 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/success.html/feed 0 0:00:01 We are in the midst of our idolatry series, keying off of the words found in Jeremiah 10:5, “Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field.” One writer declared, “Achievement is the alcohol of our time.” The idol of suc[...] We are in the midst of our idolatry series, keying off of the words found in Jeremiah 10:5, “Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field.” One writer declared, “Achievement is the alcohol of our time.” The idol of success is a powerful idol of our day. Everyone has to be successful. To read more of this lesson click here. Idolatry Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-covenant-love.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-covenant-love.html#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:00:04 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1601 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-covenant-love.html/feed 0 0:00:01 REWIND: Covenant Love Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-facing-your-giant.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-facing-your-giant.html#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:00:11 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1603 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-facing-your-giant.html/feed 0 0:00:01 REWIND: Facing Your Giant Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/conquer.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/conquer.html#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:00:04 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1598 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/conquer.html/feed 0 0:00:01 One of the great pictures in the scriptures is that the followers of Jesus are called “conquerors.” When we study the second and third chapters of the book of Revelation we see that those Christians who remain faithful are described as c[...] One of the great pictures in the scriptures is that the followers of Jesus are called “conquerors.” When we study the second and third chapters of the book of Revelation we see that those Christians who remain faithful are described as conquerors and are given crowns. John writes to these first century Christians who are dealing with false teachers and their false teachings and is telling them that they are the ones who are conquerors. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/theres-a-scarecrow-in-your-cucumber-field.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/theres-a-scarecrow-in-your-cucumber-field.html#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:00:06 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1594 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/theres-a-scarecrow-in-your-cucumber-field.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The immediate problem with speaking about idolatry is that our natural reaction is to believe that idolatry is not a problem today. We look at life and we do not see anyone bowing down to idols. There are not idols in our house. When we think of ido[...] The immediate problem with speaking about idolatry is that our natural reaction is to believe that idolatry is not a problem today. We look at life and we do not see anyone bowing down to idols. There are not idols in our house. When we think of idols we think of images made of stone, wood, or metal that are placed in a shrine where we physically bow down before it. To read more of this lesson click here. Idolatry Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/love-perfected.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/love-perfected.html#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:00:29 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1572 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/love-perfected.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The apostle John returns to the command for us to love one another. In 1 John 3:14 the apostle taught that we know we have passed from spiritual death to spiritual life in the Lord when we love our brothers and sisters in Christ. In this paragraph J[...] The apostle John returns to the command for us to love one another. In 1 John 3:14 the apostle taught that we know we have passed from spiritual death to spiritual life in the Lord when we love our brothers and sisters in Christ. In this paragraph John is going to present to us six reasons why we should be motivated and zealous to love each other. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/through-fire-and-flames.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/through-fire-and-flames.html#comments Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:00:35 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1576 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/through-fire-and-flames.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Jesus begins this final section of this chapter that the reason he came was to cast fire on the earth. Jesus has come to bring judgment, not comfort and ease. The fire Jesus was bringing the consuming, purifying fire of God’s judgment. In fact[...] Jesus begins this final section of this chapter that the reason he came was to cast fire on the earth. Jesus has come to bring judgment, not comfort and ease. The fire Jesus was bringing the consuming, purifying fire of God’s judgment. In fact, Jesus was going to endure his own fiery trial with his impending death on the cross. The baptism Jesus speaks of is his own suffering that he will endure. The thesis establishes in this paragraph is that he is going to endure suffering himself. Difficulties, suffering, and judgment are also coming because that is what it means to be follower of Jesus. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/tested.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/tested.html#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:00:09 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1574 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/tested.html/feed 0 0:00:01 There are a variety of teachings today about God and his will. There are hundreds of denominations and religious groups and they all teach different aspects concerning God. So how are we to know what is right? How are we to know what is the truth? T[...] There are a variety of teachings today about God and his will. There are hundreds of denominations and religious groups and they all teach different aspects concerning God. So how are we to know what is right? How are we to know what is the truth? The Christians in the days of the apostle John were confronted with the same problem. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/are-you-ready.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/are-you-ready.html#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:00:03 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1578 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/are-you-ready.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Ready or not, Jesus is coming again. The angels declared to the apostles, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.[...] Ready or not, Jesus is coming again. The angels declared to the apostles, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:10–11 ESV) What it means to be a disciple of Jesus is that we are ready and waiting for his return. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-love-does.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-love-does.html#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:00:36 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1560 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-love-does.html/feed 0 0:00:01 John has been teaching his readers about the hope they have in Christ. Those who abide in Christ have confidence and will not shrink back when Christ returns. When he appears, we shall be like him and we will see him as he is. This is the hope of th[...] John has been teaching his readers about the hope they have in Christ. Those who abide in Christ have confidence and will not shrink back when Christ returns. When he appears, we shall be like him and we will see him as he is. This is the hope of those who are born of God. This hope is the motivation for our purification. We must clean out the filth in our lives and stop practicing sins because we see the amazing love the Father has given us so that we can be called children of God. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/bigger-barns.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/bigger-barns.html#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:00:49 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1562 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/bigger-barns.html/feed 0 0:00:01 One of the things that I have found fascinating in our study of Luke is how often we can take an event or parable out of its context. The parable we are going to study today is another instance of this. Scan your eyes from Luke 12:13 to the end of t[...] One of the things that I have found fascinating in our study of Luke is how often we can take an event or parable out of its context. The parable we are going to study today is another instance of this. Scan your eyes from Luke 12:13 to the end of the chapter and you will notice that there is no change of topic. The rest of the twelfth chapter of Luke is dedicated to the explanation and teaching of this parable of the rich fool. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/a-purifying-hope.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/a-purifying-hope.html#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 02:00:37 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1555 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/a-purifying-hope.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The apostle John continues to write to give his Christian readers confidence in their faith. He has stated his purpose at the end of his letter, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that y[...] The apostle John continues to write to give his Christian readers confidence in their faith. He has stated his purpose at the end of his letter, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life.” (1 John 5:13 ESV) John wants to further ground these Christians in the hope they have because they are born of God and are children of God. Let us look at the hope that we have as God’s children. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/unafraid-and-unashamed.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/unafraid-and-unashamed.html#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:00:37 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1552 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/unafraid-and-unashamed.html/feed 0 0:00:01 What do you fear as a Christian? Are there things about being a disciple of Jesus that causes you anxiety, worry, or fear? One of the fears that we often face is the reaction of other people. When we declare ourselves to be Christians, sometimes the[...] What do you fear as a Christian? Are there things about being a disciple of Jesus that causes you anxiety, worry, or fear? One of the fears that we often face is the reaction of other people. When we declare ourselves to be Christians, sometimes there are repercussions for that confession. Jesus is going to address our fears while continuing to speak about the need for cleaning our lives from the inside out. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/is-it-in-you.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/is-it-in-you.html#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:00:01 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1544 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/is-it-in-you.html/feed 0 0:00:01 John wants Christians to understand that they must not be surprised that there are false teachers. You will notice that he calls these false teachers, “antichrists.” The term “antichrist” has gained a lot of fanfare in the re[...] John wants Christians to understand that they must not be surprised that there are false teachers. You will notice that he calls these false teachers, “antichrists.” The term “antichrist” has gained a lot of fanfare in the religious world, but it is a simple term. An antichrist is a person who opposes Christ. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/inside-out.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/inside-out.html#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:00:50 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1543 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/inside-out.html/feed 0 0:00:01 What does your life look like on the inside? What is happening inside of you? Are you real? Is what people see the true you? Or is there the true you and then the you that you let people see? I think this is one of the issues that we face today. We [...] What does your life look like on the inside? What is happening inside of you? Are you real? Is what people see the true you? Or is there the true you and then the you that you let people see? I think this is one of the issues that we face today. We are so connected and have so many social friends, but there is not one person who really knows us. So we feel alone even though we have this seeming circle of friends. Jesus is going to look into this problem and help us find the solution to this difficulty. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-love-god-hates.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-love-god-hates.html#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:00:42 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1536 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-love-god-hates.html/feed 0 0:00:01 In the midst of speaking about the characteristics of true disciples so that we can know that we have eternal life, John takes a seeming tangent in verses 12-14 before returning to describing another characteristic of God’s people. Before goin[...] In the midst of speaking about the characteristics of true disciples so that we can know that we have eternal life, John takes a seeming tangent in verses 12-14 before returning to describing another characteristic of God’s people. Before going on to the next test to know if we know God, John wants to take a break and encourage these Christians. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/one-sign-you-need.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/one-sign-you-need.html#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:00:32 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1535 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/one-sign-you-need.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Our world and our generation is not very different for theirs in the first century. Everyone today wants a sign also. Everyone wants to have a special experience. People are looking for a feeling. People want to have something unique happen to them [...] Our world and our generation is not very different for theirs in the first century. Everyone today wants a sign also. Everyone wants to have a special experience. People are looking for a feeling. People want to have something unique happen to them to set them above others. Some time back faith healers were very popular and would call for people to look for a sign and ask for a sign. Today people claim to listen to signs from the Holy Spirit to confirm their faith or salvation. Everyone wants to have a sign today and people in Jesus’ day were also clamoring for a sign. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-love-god-loves.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-love-god-loves.html#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:00:25 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1530 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-love-god-loves.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The apostle John is giving confidence to his audience by teaching them who are truly in fellowship with God. The first six verses of chapter 2 taught that those who know God keep his word and walk as Jesus walked. No one can say that they know God i[...] The apostle John is giving confidence to his audience by teaching them who are truly in fellowship with God. The first six verses of chapter 2 taught that those who know God keep his word and walk as Jesus walked. No one can say that they know God if they are not keeping his commands. John is going to explain the next characteristic in the profile of the Christian. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/sitting-on-the-fence.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/sitting-on-the-fence.html#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:00:12 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1529 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/sitting-on-the-fence.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Luke is in the midst of teaching his readers about the discipleship Jesus demands. In this section of scriptures, Luke is going to address the skeptics and uncommitted. Luke wants to ask you a very important question: What will you do with Jesus? To[...] Luke is in the midst of teaching his readers about the discipleship Jesus demands. In this section of scriptures, Luke is going to address the skeptics and uncommitted. Luke wants to ask you a very important question: What will you do with Jesus? To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/profile-of-the-christian.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/profile-of-the-christian.html#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:00:16 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1522 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/profile-of-the-christian.html/feed 0 0:00:01 John introduces his paragraph with very warm words toward his audience, “My little children.” John uses “beloved” and “my little children” to show how much he cares for these Christians. While writing with force b[...] John introduces his paragraph with very warm words toward his audience, “My little children.” John uses “beloved” and “my little children” to show how much he cares for these Christians. While writing with force because of these false teachers who are pulling them away from the Lord, John adds these loving, emotional touches to reveal his love for these believers. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/how-to-talk-to-god.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/how-to-talk-to-god.html#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:00:10 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1521 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/how-to-talk-to-god.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Luke has been using this section of his gospel to teach us about Christian discipleship. In our last lesson we noticed that Jesus taught that disciples realize there is only one necessary thing — sitting at the feet of Jesus. The scene before us i[...] Luke has been using this section of his gospel to teach us about Christian discipleship. In our last lesson we noticed that Jesus taught that disciples realize there is only one necessary thing — sitting at the feet of Jesus. The scene before us in Luke 11 begins with Jesus praying. When he finished praying, one of the disciples as Jesus to teach them to pray. John apparently taught this disciples how to pray and now Jesus is going to teach us how to pray. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fatal-distractions.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fatal-distractions.html#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:00:59 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1515 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fatal-distractions.html/feed 0 0:00:01 We are in a section of Luke’s gospel where Luke is teaching his readers about discipleship. Last week we noticed that true disciples love the Lord with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind and act like a neighbor toward everyone without l[...] We are in a section of Luke’s gospel where Luke is teaching his readers about discipleship. Last week we noticed that true disciples love the Lord with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind and act like a neighbor toward everyone without limits. In the midst of Luke’s series on discipleship we come across a short story about a family argument. Initially this story may seem out of place. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-in-the-light.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-in-the-light.html#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:00:31 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1509 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-in-the-light.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The statement that God is light is extraordinarily deep concept. If we will think about it we will realize the saying, “God is light” is complex and the implications are vast. There are two concepts that I believe John is trying to empha[...] The statement that God is light is extraordinarily deep concept. If we will think about it we will realize the saying, “God is light” is complex and the implications are vast. There are two concepts that I believe John is trying to emphasize to his readers by declaring that God is light: the holiness of God and the revealing nature of God. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/inherit-eternal-life.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/inherit-eternal-life.html#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:00:26 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1507 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/inherit-eternal-life.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The parable of the good Samaritan is one that most people have heard. If you have grown up sitting on the pews then you have likely heard this parable many times. I do not want you to shut off your mind and ears at this point because you may think y[...] The parable of the good Samaritan is one that most people have heard. If you have grown up sitting on the pews then you have likely heard this parable many times. I do not want you to shut off your mind and ears at this point because you may think you already know this one. I want to focus our attention this morning on the part of the story that is often and easily neglected in our rush to interpret the parable. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/finding-joy.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/finding-joy.html#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:00:05 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1500 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/finding-joy.html/feed 0 0:00:01 At the beginning of chapter 10 Jesus appointed 72 to go before him preaching that the kingdom of God has come near. Every town and place where Jesus was about to go these 72 went ahead of him proclaiming the coming of the kingdom. Now the 72 return [...] At the beginning of chapter 10 Jesus appointed 72 to go before him preaching that the kingdom of God has come near. Every town and place where Jesus was about to go these 72 went ahead of him proclaiming the coming of the kingdom. Now the 72 return and give a report to Jesus. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/word-of-life.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/word-of-life.html#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:00:30 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1501 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/word-of-life.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The apostle John begins this letter with the reality of the incarnation and its saving importance. The first four verses of 1 John form an introduction and thesis to the whole letter. This introduction has a familiar sound to the beginning of the au[...] The apostle John begins this letter with the reality of the incarnation and its saving importance. The first four verses of 1 John form an introduction and thesis to the whole letter. This introduction has a familiar sound to the beginning of the author’s gospel. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 ESV) In John’s gospel his focus was on showing that Jesus is the eternal God. The Son was in the beginning and created all things and his name is Jesus who came to the earth. John’s introduction to his letter does not focus on Jesus’ divinity but his humanity. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rocks-and-palaces.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rocks-and-palaces.html#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:00:53 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1494 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rocks-and-palaces.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Curtis Pope. A sermon from Curtis Pope. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/investing-in-souls-of-others.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/investing-in-souls-of-others.html#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:00:04 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1491 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/investing-in-souls-of-others.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Andy Cantrell. Download the outline here. A sermon from Andy Cantrell. Download the outline here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/purpose-of-good-deeds.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/purpose-of-good-deeds.html#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:00:55 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1483 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/purpose-of-good-deeds.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The Purpose of Our Good Deeds Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/satans-tackle-box.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/satans-tackle-box.html#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1481 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/satans-tackle-box.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Curtis Pope. A sermon from Curtis Pope. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/such-were-some-of-you.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/such-were-some-of-you.html#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2011 03:00:13 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1476 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/such-were-some-of-you.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Curtis Pope. A sermon from Curtis Pope. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-worthy-of-your-calling.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-worthy-of-your-calling.html#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:00:53 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1475 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-worthy-of-your-calling.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Andy Cantrell. A sermon from Andy Cantrell. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/priests-of-god.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/priests-of-god.html#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 03:00:38 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1469 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/priests-of-god.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Andy Cantrell. A sermon from Andy Cantrell. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/deal-with-fools-in-your-life.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/deal-with-fools-in-your-life.html#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:00:32 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1467 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/deal-with-fools-in-your-life.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Curtis Pope. A sermon from Curtis Pope. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lessons-learned-too-late.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lessons-learned-too-late.html#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:00:18 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1457 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lessons-learned-too-late.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Curtis Pope. A sermon from Curtis Pope. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/david-peter-and-me.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/david-peter-and-me.html#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:00:16 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1459 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/david-peter-and-me.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Andy Cantrell. A sermon from Andy Cantrell. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/a-covenant-like-davids.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/a-covenant-like-davids.html#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:00:15 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1444 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/a-covenant-like-davids.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Andy Cantrell. A sermon from Andy Cantrell. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/foundations-and-cornerstones.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/foundations-and-cornerstones.html#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:00:08 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1446 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/foundations-and-cornerstones.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Curtis Pope. A sermon from Curtis Pope. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/death-over-deference.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/death-over-deference.html#comments Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:00:13 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1436 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/death-over-deference.html/feed 0 0:00:01 One would expect the third chapter of Jonah to be the end of the book. Jonah has turned back to God and has preached to the city of Ninevah. The city of Ninevah has repented from their evil ways and the Lord has relented from the disaster due to the[...] One would expect the third chapter of Jonah to be the end of the book. Jonah has turned back to God and has preached to the city of Ninevah. The city of Ninevah has repented from their evil ways and the Lord has relented from the disaster due to them. This is a great success for the Lord… However, the first verse of chapter 4 states, “But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.” This should be time of celebration, reveling in the spiritual victory that the Lord has obtained. Instead Jonah is very angry. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/turn.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/turn.html#comments Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:00:29 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1431 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/turn.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The third chapter begins the way the first chapter began. The word of the Lord came to Jonah telling him to go to Ninevah and preach against the city. The first time Jonah heard those words, Jonah decided to quit his prophetic call, board a ship, an[...] The third chapter begins the way the first chapter began. The word of the Lord came to Jonah telling him to go to Ninevah and preach against the city. The first time Jonah heard those words, Jonah decided to quit his prophetic call, board a ship, and go to a place where God’s people were not living. God comes to Jonah a second time and essentially says, “Let’s try this again.” This time Jonah goes. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/few-good-men.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/few-good-men.html#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 02:00:09 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1425 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/few-good-men.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Jerome Jackson. A sermon from Jerome Jackson. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/doing-a-work.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/doing-a-work.html#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:00:17 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1423 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/doing-a-work.html/feed 0 0:00:01 A sermon from Jerome Jackson. A sermon from Jerome Jackson. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/overview-of-1-john.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/overview-of-1-john.html#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:00:34 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1416 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/overview-of-1-john.html/feed 0 0:00:01 We are going to begin a thorough study of John’s first epistle in the upcoming weeks. First John is a letter filled with struggle and conflict. The recipients of this letter (who are not identified, but is likely written for circulation for al[...] We are going to begin a thorough study of John’s first epistle in the upcoming weeks. First John is a letter filled with struggle and conflict. The recipients of this letter (who are not identified, but is likely written for circulation for all the churches toward the end of the first century) have a present threat trying to move them away from the faith. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lessons-from-fishs-belly.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lessons-from-fishs-belly.html#comments Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:00:04 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1414 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lessons-from-fishs-belly.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The last verse of chapter 1 and the whole of chapter 2 present two amazing events. Verse 17 records the first stunning development. The Lord appoints a great fish to swallow Jonah. It is important to notice that a large fish does not by random swall[...] The last verse of chapter 1 and the whole of chapter 2 present two amazing events. Verse 17 records the first stunning development. The Lord appoints a great fish to swallow Jonah. It is important to notice that a large fish does not by random swallow Jonah. The Lord appointed for this fish to swallow Jonah. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/living-by-faith.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/living-by-faith.html#comments Mon, 04 Jul 2011 02:00:11 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1406 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/living-by-faith.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The final chapter of Habakkuk concludes with the words of Habakkuk. After hearing God’s answer to his complaint, Habakkuk has a final prayer to offer the Lord. Not only is this a prayer but you will notice in verse 1 that the prayer is “[...] The final chapter of Habakkuk concludes with the words of Habakkuk. After hearing God’s answer to his complaint, Habakkuk has a final prayer to offer the Lord. Not only is this a prayer but you will notice in verse 1 that the prayer is “according to shigionoth.” This word appear in the title of Psalm 7 seeming to imply a musical lamentation. We can see that it is a song at the end of the prayer. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-choice.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-choice.html#comments Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:00:05 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1405 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-choice.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Jonah is an interesting book because it has come under fire for not being believable. Most people know the story of Jonah like they know the story of Noah’s flood. Everyone has heard of a guy named Jonah who was swallowed by a fish. Since bein[...] Jonah is an interesting book because it has come under fire for not being believable. Most people know the story of Jonah like they know the story of Noah’s flood. Everyone has heard of a guy named Jonah who was swallowed by a fish. Since being swallowed by a fish and living to tell about it is a pretty fantastic story many have relegated Jonah to just that, a story, not a historical event. Many take the book as a myth and that nothing in the book actually happened. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-i-will-build-my-church.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-i-will-build-my-church.html#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:00:47 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1395 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-i-will-build-my-church.html/feed 0 0:00:01 REWIND: I Will Build My Church Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-superior-to-angels.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-superior-to-angels.html#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:00:25 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1394 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-superior-to-angels.html/feed 0 0:00:01 REWIND: Superior To Angels Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-upon-this-rock.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-upon-this-rock.html#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:00:56 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1392 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-upon-this-rock.html/feed 0 0:00:01 REWIND: Upon This Rock Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-superior-son.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-superior-son.html#comments Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:00:07 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1390 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-superior-son.html/feed 0 0:00:01 REWIND: The Superior Son Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/woe-to-the-wicked.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/woe-to-the-wicked.html#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:00:55 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1384 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/woe-to-the-wicked.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Verses 6-20 contain the second part of God’s response to Habakkuk. The main message is woe to the wicked. God sees the acts of the wicked and no one escapes his wrath. In reading these woes we learn what not to do so that we can escape God[...] Verses 6-20 contain the second part of God’s response to Habakkuk. The main message is woe to the wicked. God sees the acts of the wicked and no one escapes his wrath. In reading these woes we learn what not to do so that we can escape God’s wrath. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/harvest-is-plentiful.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/harvest-is-plentiful.html#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:00:39 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1379 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/harvest-is-plentiful.html/feed 0 0:00:01 In Luke 9 we saw Jesus sending out his twelve apostles proclaiming the kingdom of God in the towns and villages of Galilee. In chapter 10 Jesus sends a larger group into every town and place where Jesus is about to go. There is, however, a significa[...] In Luke 9 we saw Jesus sending out his twelve apostles proclaiming the kingdom of God in the towns and villages of Galilee. In chapter 10 Jesus sends a larger group into every town and place where Jesus is about to go. There is, however, a significant problem. “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/righteous-live-by-faith.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/righteous-live-by-faith.html#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:00:05 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1372 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/righteous-live-by-faith.html/feed 0 0:00:01 To read more of this lesson click here. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-is-sin.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-is-sin.html#comments Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:00:29 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1370 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/what-is-sin.html/feed 0 0:00:01 To read more of this lesson click here. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/worship-the-king.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/worship-the-king.html#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 02:00:36 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1361 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/worship-the-king.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Psalm 96 calls all people to worship the Lord as king. The psalm can be outlined into four sections. (1) The call to worship (1-3), (2) The reason for worship (4-6), (3) The content of worship (7-10), and (4) The coming of the Judge. To read more of[...] Psalm 96 calls all people to worship the Lord as king. The psalm can be outlined into four sections. (1) The call to worship (1-3), (2) The reason for worship (4-6), (3) The content of worship (7-10), and (4) The coming of the Judge. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-in-wisdom.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-in-wisdom.html#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 17:00:28 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1360 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/walk-in-wisdom.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The apostle Paul concludes his letter to the Colossians with the call to walk in wisdom. True disciples have their lives hidden in Christ. Paul is going to describe the life and speech of the spiritual. To read more of this lesson click here. The apostle Paul concludes his letter to the Colossians with the call to walk in wisdom. True disciples have their lives hidden in Christ. Paul is going to describe the life and speech of the spiritual. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/life-upside-down.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/life-upside-down.html#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 02:00:54 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1353 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/life-upside-down.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Imagine receiving the news from the Lord that he was going to use a vicious and wicked nation to judge our nation. What would be your reaction to hearing the news that God was going to allow communist China, a country known for its evil, its lack of[...] Imagine receiving the news from the Lord that he was going to use a vicious and wicked nation to judge our nation. What would be your reaction to hearing the news that God was going to allow communist China, a country known for its evil, its lack of concern for justice, and oppression of the innocent, to conquer the United States? What would you say to God? To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/home-improvement.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/home-improvement.html#comments Sun, 22 May 2011 17:00:49 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1352 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/home-improvement.html/feed 0 0:00:01 In the first seventeen verses of the third chapter, Paul has described that those who truly belong to the Lord are those whose lives are hidden in Christ. They have put to death anything that steals their affections away from Christ and have put on [...] In the first seventeen verses of the third chapter, Paul has described that those who truly belong to the Lord are those whose lives are hidden in Christ. They have put to death anything that steals their affections away from Christ and have put on the new self as God’s chosen ones. In the following paragraph the apostle Paul will describe what a life hidden in Christ looks like in the various relationships we have. Being God’s chosen people means it changes our relationships and how we deal with people. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/god-at-work.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/god-at-work.html#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 02:00:53 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1344 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/god-at-work.html/feed 0 0:00:01 In the first four verses of the book of Habakkuk we were introduced to the prophet who does not understand what is going on around him. He cries out to the Lord wanting to know how long will he keep crying out to God and God does not act. He cries o[...] In the first four verses of the book of Habakkuk we were introduced to the prophet who does not understand what is going on around him. He cries out to the Lord wanting to know how long will he keep crying out to God and God does not act. He cries out to God why there is injustice and destruction and God does nothing about it. Habakkuk is perplexed at God because of the moral condition of the nation and why God does not intervene. In verses 5-11 God responds to Habakkuk’s complaint. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/putting-on-the-new-self.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/putting-on-the-new-self.html#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 17:00:38 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1340 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/putting-on-the-new-self.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The apostle Paul is teaching his readers what the Christian life looks like. Those who have been raised with Christ have put to death everything that steals our affections away from Christ. Our life is hidden in Christ and we have eliminated anythin[...] The apostle Paul is teaching his readers what the Christian life looks like. Those who have been raised with Christ have put to death everything that steals our affections away from Christ. Our life is hidden in Christ and we have eliminated anything that is not part of our pursuit of Christ. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/questioning-sovereign-god.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/questioning-sovereign-god.html#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 02:00:01 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1330 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/questioning-sovereign-god.html/feed 0 0:00:01 We know nothing about the prophet Habakkuk and we are not explicitly told the time of his prophecy. What makes this prophecy unique is that Habakkuk is not preaching to the people the oracles of God. Rather, this books records a dialogue between Go[...] We know nothing about the prophet Habakkuk and we are not explicitly told the time of his prophecy. What makes this prophecy unique is that Habakkuk is not preaching to the people the oracles of God. Rather, this books records a dialogue between God and his prophet Habakkuk. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/give-it-up.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/give-it-up.html#comments Sun, 08 May 2011 17:00:01 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1334 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/give-it-up.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The apostle Paul has begun this new section in his letter to the Colossians discussing what a true follower of Jesus looks like. If we have been raised with Christ then we will seek the things that are above and set our minds on things that are abov[...] The apostle Paul has begun this new section in his letter to the Colossians discussing what a true follower of Jesus looks like. If we have been raised with Christ then we will seek the things that are above and set our minds on things that are above. It is easy to think we are spiritual and godly when we are looking down at the things of this world. But it is completely different when we are looking up and focusing on the things of God. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/guilt-offering.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/guilt-offering.html#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 02:00:18 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1322 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/guilt-offering.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The final offering commanded in this section of Leviticus is the guilt offering (NKJV, trespass offering; HCSB, restitution offering). The guilt offering is very similar to the sin offering in its purpose and commands. The guilt offering was for a s[...] The final offering commanded in this section of Leviticus is the guilt offering (NKJV, trespass offering; HCSB, restitution offering). The guilt offering is very similar to the sin offering in its purpose and commands. The guilt offering was for a sin that had done definitive damage to the tabernacle service or another person. This seems to be the distinction between whether a person made a sin offering or a guilt offering. Sins that have tangible financial damage required a guilt offering to be made. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/hidden-in-christ.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/hidden-in-christ.html#comments Sun, 01 May 2011 17:00:49 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1320 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/hidden-in-christ.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The third chapter of Colossians is the turning point of the letter. The first two chapters of the letter has been about the sufficiency of Christ. Christ is all that you need. Christ has canceled the record of debt that stood against us (2:14). Paul[...] The third chapter of Colossians is the turning point of the letter. The first two chapters of the letter has been about the sufficiency of Christ. Christ is all that you need. Christ has canceled the record of debt that stood against us (2:14). Paul looks back to what he wrote earlier in the letter. Through Christ we have experienced a spiritual circumcision where the sins of the flesh were cut off from us when we were buried with him in baptism. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-serve-the-lord.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-serve-the-lord.html#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:00:10 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1313 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-serve-the-lord.html/feed 0 0:00:01 REWIND: Serve the Lord Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-in-god-we-nearly-trust.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-in-god-we-nearly-trust.html#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:00:17 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1311 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rewind-in-god-we-nearly-trust.html/feed 0 0:00:01 REWIND: In God We (Nearly) Trust Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/our-sin-offering.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/our-sin-offering.html#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:00:33 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1298 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/our-sin-offering.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The fourth offering prescribed in Leviticus is the sin offering. There are a few things that we need to consider about the sin offering before making observations from the text and connecting them to the New Testament. First, we need to take some ca[...] The fourth offering prescribed in Leviticus is the sin offering. There are a few things that we need to consider about the sin offering before making observations from the text and connecting them to the New Testament. First, we need to take some care when speaking about the sin offering. The word translated “sin” does mean “to be mistaken, to miss the target, to lose the way, to miss the mark, to fail to reach, to wrong, offend” (HALOT). To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/heart-of-service.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/heart-of-service.html#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:00:37 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1297 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/heart-of-service.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Our theme for this year as set by our shepherds is “Wired To Serve.” Our leaders are calling upon us to consider how we can improve in our acts of service toward one another. One of the challenges of serving is developing the heart requi[...] Our theme for this year as set by our shepherds is “Wired To Serve.” Our leaders are calling upon us to consider how we can improve in our acts of service toward one another. One of the challenges of serving is developing the heart required to be servants. We are not servants naturally. Serving is not innately wired within us. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/our-peace-offering.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/our-peace-offering.html#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:00:21 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1295 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/our-peace-offering.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The third chapter of Leviticus gives the worshipers instructions concerning the peace offering. Some translations call this the fellowship offering (HCSB, NIV). Both peace and fellowship are accurate representations of what this offering is showing [...] The third chapter of Leviticus gives the worshipers instructions concerning the peace offering. Some translations call this the fellowship offering (HCSB, NIV). Both peace and fellowship are accurate representations of what this offering is showing the worshiper. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/follow-jesus.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/follow-jesus.html#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:00:27 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1293 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/follow-jesus.html/feed 0 0:00:01 As we noted in the last lesson, this is the turning point in the gospel of Luke. Jesus has made it his resolve to go to Jerusalem. This will be his final journey to Jerusalem. Once Jesus is there, he is going to be betrayed, arrested, and killed. Je[...] As we noted in the last lesson, this is the turning point in the gospel of Luke. Jesus has made it his resolve to go to Jerusalem. This will be his final journey to Jerusalem. Once Jesus is there, he is going to be betrayed, arrested, and killed. Jesus has predicted this outcome, however his disciples have not understood these things. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/our-grain-offering.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/our-grain-offering.html#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:00:00 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1287 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/our-grain-offering.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The next offering that God instructs to his people to bring before him is the grain offering. What was the purpose of the grain offering? The Hebrew word behind the English reading “grain offering” is minha and is used in a number of con[...] The next offering that God instructs to his people to bring before him is the grain offering. What was the purpose of the grain offering? The Hebrew word behind the English reading “grain offering” is minha and is used in a number of contexts. Sometimes minha is used to describe giving gifts. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/mistakes-in-discipleship.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/mistakes-in-discipleship.html#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:00:13 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1285 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/mistakes-in-discipleship.html/feed 0 0:00:01 Do you ever have those days when you feel like you cannot do anything right? It is just another one of those days when everything goes wrong and everything you do is wrong. Luke records for us a collection of events where the disciples experience re[...] Do you ever have those days when you feel like you cannot do anything right? It is just another one of those days when everything goes wrong and everything you do is wrong. Luke records for us a collection of events where the disciples experience repeated failure. We have reached a pivot point in the gospel of Luke. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/christ-our-burnt-offering.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/christ-our-burnt-offering.html#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:00:55 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1272 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/christ-our-burnt-offering.html/feed 0 0:00:01 The name of this book, Leviticus, is a bit misleading because the book is a bunch of laws and regulations for the priests. Most of the laws and regulations commanded are for the people. Notice that Moses is commanded by the Lord to give these law[...] The name of this book, Leviticus, is a bit misleading because the book is a bunch of laws and regulations for the priests. Most of the laws and regulations commanded are for the people. Notice that Moses is commanded by the Lord to give these laws “to the people of Israel” (1:2). To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seeing-gods-glory.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seeing-gods-glory.html#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:00:32 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1270 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seeing-gods-glory.html/feed 0 0:00:01 From the very beginning there has been nothing about the appearance of Jesus that would cause you to think that he was anything more than just another boy, the son of a carpenter. To the world, Jesus was simply the son of Joseph. To the few, Jesus w[...] From the very beginning there has been nothing about the appearance of Jesus that would cause you to think that he was anything more than just another boy, the son of a carpenter. To the world, Jesus was simply the son of Joseph. To the few, Jesus was the Son of God. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/kingdom-of-god.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/kingdom-of-god.html#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:00:24 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1254 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/kingdom-of-god.html/feed 0 0:31:05 The Kingdom of God (Luke 9:27) Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/cross-of-discipleship.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/cross-of-discipleship.html#comments Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:00:29 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1252 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/cross-of-discipleship.html/feed 0 0:37:21 The Cross of Discipleship (Luke 9:18-27) Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/tree-of-life.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/tree-of-life.html#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:00:12 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1246 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/tree-of-life.html/feed 0 0:44:39 The angel shows John the river of the water of life. This river of living water is pictured as being as bright as crystal. Near the campus of Florida College runs the Hillsborough River. It is not a beautiful river. It is dark, full of tree limbs an[...] The angel shows John the river of the water of life. This river of living water is pictured as being as bright as crystal. Near the campus of Florida College runs the Hillsborough River. It is not a beautiful river. It is dark, full of tree limbs and moss. There is nothing about that river that calls for a person to jump in. The river flowing through the New Jerusalem is desirable and beautiful. These are the flowing waters that bring life. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/do-not-be-disqualified.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/do-not-be-disqualified.html#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:00:48 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1244 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/do-not-be-disqualified.html/feed 0 0:31:46 The apostle Paul has been in the midst of describing to the Christians in Colossae what makes Jesus so great. Paul concludes this section with a grave warning. He is very concerned for the spiritual condition of these Christians. To read more of thi[...] The apostle Paul has been in the midst of describing to the Christians in Colossae what makes Jesus so great. Paul concludes this section with a grave warning. He is very concerned for the spiritual condition of these Christians. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/city-of-god.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/city-of-god.html#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:00:50 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1237 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/city-of-god.html/feed 0 0:32:50 Revelation 21:9 John sees one of the seven angels who had poured out one of the bowls of wrath. The angel tells John that he is going show him the bride, the wife of the Lamb. We already know from the scriptures what is going to be described to us. [...] Revelation 21:9 John sees one of the seven angels who had poured out one of the bowls of wrath. The angel tells John that he is going show him the bride, the wife of the Lamb. We already know from the scriptures what is going to be described to us. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/learning-trust.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/learning-trust.html#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:00:49 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1239 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/learning-trust.html/feed 0 0:45:55 Chapter 9 begins with Jesus gathering the twelve and giving them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. The reason was to send out the twelve apostles to proclaim the kingdom of God. To read more of this lesson click here. Chapter 9 begins with Jesus gathering the twelve and giving them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. The reason was to send out the twelve apostles to proclaim the kingdom of God. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/new-heaven-and-new-earth.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/new-heaven-and-new-earth.html#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:00:32 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1232 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/new-heaven-and-new-earth.html/feed 0 0:35:24 John now sees a new heaven and new earth because the first heaven and first earth had passed away. We saw the first heaven and earth pass away in Revelation 20:11. The time of this physical earth is completed. It has been burned up (2 Peter 3:10). N[...] John now sees a new heaven and new earth because the first heaven and first earth had passed away. We saw the first heaven and earth pass away in Revelation 20:11. The time of this physical earth is completed. It has been burned up (2 Peter 3:10). Now the new heaven and the new earth have been ushered in. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/concrete-who-is-god.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/concrete-who-is-god.html#comments Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:00:23 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1230 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/concrete-who-is-god.html/feed 0 0:41:56 There was a time when most people were taught by their parents and grandparents about who God is. When we spoke about teaching the basics, we often were teaching the various doctrines and subjects found in the New Testament. However, we live in a ti[...] There was a time when most people were taught by their parents and grandparents about who God is. When we spoke about teaching the basics, we often were teaching the various doctrines and subjects found in the New Testament. However, we live in a time now when many do not know who God is. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/millennial-kingdom.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/millennial-kingdom.html#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:00:18 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1216 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/millennial-kingdom.html/feed 0 0:47:05 Revelation 19 concluded with the judgment of the great prostitute (19:2), the beast (19:20), and the false prophet (19:20). Rome and her empire, along with all the rulers and provinces associated with the empire, have been brought under judgment. Re[...] Revelation 19 concluded with the judgment of the great prostitute (19:2), the beast (19:20), and the false prophet (19:20). Rome and her empire, along with all the rulers and provinces associated with the empire, have been brought under judgment. Revelation 20 reveals what happens next. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lord-over-all.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lord-over-all.html#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:00:01 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1215 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/lord-over-all.html/feed 0 0:47:20 Lord Over All (Luke 8:22-56) Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/victorious-christ.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/victorious-christ.html#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:00:04 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1213 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/victorious-christ.html/feed 0 0:42:29 Chapter 18 describes the wailing of the world when the Roman Empire fell. The economic impact of its fall was amazing. The warning was given to God’s people to come out from the wickedness and worldliness and be separate. God’s people mu[...] Chapter 18 describes the wailing of the world when the Roman Empire fell. The economic impact of its fall was amazing. The warning was given to God’s people to come out from the wickedness and worldliness and be separate. God’s people must maintain holy lives even when the world is full of immorality. Revelation 19 continues to describe the impact of Rome’s fall. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fall-of-babylon.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fall-of-babylon.html#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:00:29 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1210 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fall-of-babylon.html/feed 0 0:31:11 Revelation 17 showed us the fall of Rome. Revelation 17:16 showed the great prostitute made desolate and naked. She is stripped of her power and authority and is burned up with fire. God is the one who purposed this fall to occur. Revelation 18 desc[...] Revelation 17 showed us the fall of Rome. Revelation 17:16 showed the great prostitute made desolate and naked. She is stripped of her power and authority and is burned up with fire. God is the one who purposed this fall to occur. Revelation 18 describes the impact and meaning of the fall of Rome. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/take-care-how-you-hear.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/take-care-how-you-hear.html#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:00:33 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1209 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/take-care-how-you-hear.html/feed 0 0:37:18 Take Care How You Hear (Luke 8:1-21) Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/come-let-us-worship.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/come-let-us-worship.html#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 02:00:04 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1206 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/come-let-us-worship.html/feed 0 0:10:43 Come, Let Us Worship (Psalm 95) Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fragrance-of-gratefulness.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fragrance-of-gratefulness.html#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:00:03 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1205 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/fragrance-of-gratefulness.html/feed 0 0:41:32 The Fragrance of Gratefulness (Luke 7:36-50) Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/great-prostitute.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/great-prostitute.html#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:00:33 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1197 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/great-prostitute.html/feed 0 0:49:27 Chapters 17 and 18 of Revelation reveal the details of the collapse of the Roman Empire. The details concerning the pouring out of the seven bowls of wrath are now given and explained in chapters 17-18. This is the point of the first two verses of R[...] Chapters 17 and 18 of Revelation reveal the details of the collapse of the Roman Empire. The details concerning the pouring out of the seven bowls of wrath are now given and explained in chapters 17-18. This is the point of the first two verses of Revelation 17. One of the seven angels who had poured out one of the bowls tells John that he “will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who is seated on many waters.” To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/nail-it-to-the-cross.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/nail-it-to-the-cross.html#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:00:36 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1198 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/nail-it-to-the-cross.html/feed 0 0:39:02 Nail It To The Cross (Colossians 2:8-15) Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/pouring-out-gods-wrath.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/pouring-out-gods-wrath.html#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:00:45 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1189 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/pouring-out-gods-wrath.html/feed 0 0:43:22 The people of God are told to endure, calling for them to continue to keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus (14:12). But the gloomy doom is predicted: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” Chapter 15 of [...] The people of God are told to endure, calling for them to continue to keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus (14:12). But the gloomy doom is predicted: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” Chapter 15 of Revelation describes the preparations being made for the fulfillment of these prophecies of the coming doom against the Roman Empire. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/parable-of-the-brats.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/parable-of-the-brats.html#comments Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:00:43 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1188 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/parable-of-the-brats.html/feed 0 0:41:00 There are times in life when things simply do not go according to plan. Our expectations for life have been shattered. A life filled with hopes and dreams are often shattered. The spouse, two or three children, and the white picket fence around the [...] There are times in life when things simply do not go according to plan. Our expectations for life have been shattered. A life filled with hopes and dreams are often shattered. The spouse, two or three children, and the white picket fence around the house become elusive. We are broken under the weight of sin. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-three-angels.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-three-angels.html#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 02:00:02 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1179 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-three-angels.html/feed 0 0:44:57 Those worshiped the first beast were marked so that they can buy and sell. Those who did not participate in emperor worship were unable to buy and sell in the marketplaces. The contrast is set in chapter 14. John looks and sees the Lamb standing on [...] Those worshiped the first beast were marked so that they can buy and sell. Those who did not participate in emperor worship were unable to buy and sell in the marketplaces. The contrast is set in chapter 14. John looks and sees the Lamb standing on Mount Zion and the 144,000 are with him. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rooted-in-christ.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rooted-in-christ.html#comments Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:00:08 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1180 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rooted-in-christ.html/feed 0 0:38:37 What does God want for us? I believe this is a question that comes to our minds from time to time. We are examining a portion of the Colossian letter where Paul describes what he wants for his readers, for those at the church at Laodicea, and for al[...] What does God want for us? I believe this is a question that comes to our minds from time to time. We are examining a portion of the Colossian letter where Paul describes what he wants for his readers, for those at the church at Laodicea, and for all those who have not seen Paul’s face. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/666.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/666.html#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:00:17 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1170 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/666.html/feed 0 0:43:16 After seeing this terrifying beast rising out of the sea that blasphemes God and makes war on the Christians, we seeing the rising of another beast. This beast rises out of the earth. The beast had two horns like a lamb but it spoke like a dragon. T[...] After seeing this terrifying beast rising out of the sea that blasphemes God and makes war on the Christians, we seeing the rising of another beast. This beast rises out of the earth. The beast had two horns like a lamb but it spoke like a dragon. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/preserving-truth-of-gospel.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/preserving-truth-of-gospel.html#comments Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:00:28 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1171 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/preserving-truth-of-gospel.html/feed 0 0:47:05 A sermon from Berry Kercheville. A sermon from Berry Kercheville. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-beast.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-beast.html#comments Mon, 27 Dec 2010 02:00:37 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1168 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-beast.html/feed 0 0:44:47 Chapter 13 reveals the most amazing and terrifying image of a beast. The dragon takes his stand on the sand of the sea (12:17), and a beast rises out of the sea. The beast has ten horns and seven heads with ten diadems on its horns. Blasphemous name[...] Chapter 13 reveals the most amazing and terrifying image of a beast. The dragon takes his stand on the sand of the sea (12:17), and a beast rises out of the sea. The beast has ten horns and seven heads with ten diadems on its horns. Blasphemous names were written on its heads. The similar number of heads and horns reveals that the beast is from the dragon and like the dragon in wickedness. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/just-say-the-word.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/just-say-the-word.html#comments Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:00:32 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1166 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/just-say-the-word.html/feed 0 0:39:11 Jesus enters the town of Capernaum. Capernaum becomes Jesus’ base of operations when he is teaching in Galilee. In Capernaum there was a centurion who had a servant who was sick and about to die. To read more of this lesson click here. Jesus enters the town of Capernaum. Capernaum becomes Jesus’ base of operations when he is teaching in Galilee. In Capernaum there was a centurion who had a servant who was sick and about to die. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dragon.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dragon.html#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:00:31 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1153 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dragon.html/feed 0 0:39:29 Many of our brethren see chapters 12-19 as a recapitulation of the events we have read about in chapters 6-11. I believe the book of Revelation is moving forward in prophecy rather than restating that which was already predicted in the earlier chapt[...] Many of our brethren see chapters 12-19 as a recapitulation of the events we have read about in chapters 6-11. I believe the book of Revelation is moving forward in prophecy rather than restating that which was already predicted in the earlier chapters of the book. The prophecy about many people and nations is beginning in chapter 12. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rehoboam.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rehoboam.html#comments Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:00:12 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1154 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/rehoboam.html/feed 0 0:37:01 Rehoboam is the son of Solomon, the king of Israel. It is approximately 930 BC and Rehoboam’s father has passed away. Rehoboam is ascending to the throne. 1 Kings 12:1 records Rehoboam going to the city of Shechem for his coronation. By going [...] Rehoboam is the son of Solomon, the king of Israel. It is approximately 930 BC and Rehoboam’s father has passed away. Rehoboam is ascending to the throne. 1 Kings 12:1 records Rehoboam going to the city of Shechem for his coronation. By going to Shechem he is trying to rally support from the northern ten tribes for his kingship. The people have some demands for this new king before they will submit to his rule. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/two-witnesses.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/two-witnesses.html#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:00:47 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1143 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/two-witnesses.html/feed 0 0:56:41 In the first two verses of Revelation 11 we were shown that the temple of the Lord, representing the holy people of God, would be spiritually spared and remain safe with God through the coming national judgment. However, it was not going to go well [...] In the first two verses of Revelation 11 we were shown that the temple of the Lord, representing the holy people of God, would be spiritually spared and remain safe with God through the coming national judgment. However, it was not going to go well for those who were not the people of God. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/reconcilable-differences.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/reconcilable-differences.html#comments Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:00:22 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1145 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/reconcilable-differences.html/feed 0 0:43:46 Irreconcilable differences is a common excuse for most divorces today. The differences are too great to overcome in the marriage. The prophet Hosea was commanded to endure a similar circumstance to understanding what God was dealing with because of [...] Irreconcilable differences is a common excuse for most divorces today. The differences are too great to overcome in the marriage. The prophet Hosea was commanded to endure a similar circumstance to understanding what God was dealing with because of the people’s sins. Hosea was married to a woman who was an adulteress, a prostitute. God was showing the faithlessness of the people who were full of sins. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/measure-the-temple.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/measure-the-temple.html#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:00:33 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1137 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/measure-the-temple.html/feed 0 0:35:56 Revelation 10 revealed that when the seventh trumpet sounded the things spoken by the prophets would be fulfilled. The book of Revelation has shown us partial judgments occurring against a nation for its sins. Chapter 9 revealed the Roman Empire bei[...] Revelation 10 revealed that when the seventh trumpet sounded the things spoken by the prophets would be fulfilled. The book of Revelation has shown us partial judgments occurring against a nation for its sins. Chapter 9 revealed the Roman Empire being unleashed by Satan to be the instrument of this destruction. Chapter 10 showed us the angel who took an oath about this disaster saying there would be no more delay. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/supremacy-of-christ.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/supremacy-of-christ.html#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 17:00:18 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1139 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/supremacy-of-christ.html/feed 0 0:38:56 Paul comes to the heart of the gospel and the heart of his letter to the Christians in Colossae. Paul is going to tell us why Jesus is great and why we must follow him and serve him. To read more of this lesson click here. Paul comes to the heart of the gospel and the heart of his letter to the Christians in Colossae. Paul is going to tell us why Jesus is great and why we must follow him and serve him. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-little-scroll.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-little-scroll.html#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:00:53 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1130 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-little-scroll.html/feed 0 0:39:01 John sees another mighty angel coming down from heaven. The description of this angel shows us that he is not like the previous angels we have read about in this book. To read more of this lesson click here. John sees another mighty angel coming down from heaven. The description of this angel shows us that he is not like the previous angels we have read about in this book. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/saved.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/saved.html#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:00:58 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1131 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/saved.html/feed 0 0:40:23 Can you imagine receiving a letter telling you that Paul was praying for you and the other Christians where you worshiped? What does Paul want for you and your life as a Christian? What would he ask God for? To read more of this lesson click here. Can you imagine receiving a letter telling you that Paul was praying for you and the other Christians where you worshiped? What does Paul want for you and your life as a Christian? What would he ask God for? To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-destroyer.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-destroyer.html#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:00:39 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1120 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-destroyer.html/feed 0 0:41:26 Revelation 8 has revealed devastating images of judgment as God unleashes his wrath because of the sins of the Jewish nation. These were partial judgments intended to bring about their repentance (a point that is made clear in Revelation 9). Revelat[...] Revelation 8 has revealed devastating images of judgment as God unleashes his wrath because of the sins of the Jewish nation. These were partial judgments intended to bring about their repentance (a point that is made clear in Revelation 9). Revelation 9 is going to reveal where these judgments are coming. That is, we are going to learn who is doing the destroying against the Jewish nation. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/hope.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/hope.html#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:00:28 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1122 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/hope.html/feed 0 0:33:13 We live in a time when Jesus is considered insufficient. In the minds of many the message about Jesus is simply not enough. This is why we see so many things added to the message of Jesus… This is not a new problem. In the first century the apostl[...] We live in a time when Jesus is considered insufficient. In the minds of many the message about Jesus is simply not enough. This is why we see so many things added to the message of Jesus… This is not a new problem. In the first century the apostle Paul was facing the same challenges in the Colossian church… To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seven-thunders.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seven-thunders.html#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:00:25 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1109 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seven-thunders.html/feed 0 0:31:19 Revelation 8 begins with the seventh seal opening. When the seventh seal was opened by the Lamb, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. What does this silence represent? In the prophets there is a call for silence because God is acting [...] Revelation 8 begins with the seventh seal opening. When the seventh seal was opened by the Lamb, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. What does this silence represent? In the prophets there is a call for silence because God is acting in judgment. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/man-of-god.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/man-of-god.html#comments Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:00:31 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1110 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/man-of-god.html/feed 0 0:37:39 In 1 Kings 12 the nation of Israel is divided between the northern nation, which took on the name Israel, and the southern nation, which took on the name Judah. Jeroboam is the first king of the northern nation. To read more of this lesson click her[...] In 1 Kings 12 the nation of Israel is divided between the northern nation, which took on the name Israel, and the southern nation, which took on the name Judah. Jeroboam is the first king of the northern nation. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/washed.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/washed.html#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:00:32 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1100 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/washed.html/feed 0 0:39:09 In our last lesson we saw the image of the 144,000. We are told that the 144,000 are the servants of God (7:3). They are sealed in spiritual protection from the tribulation events. The sealing also pictures that they are owned by God because they ar[...] In our last lesson we saw the image of the 144,000. We are told that the 144,000 are the servants of God (7:3). They are sealed in spiritual protection from the tribulation events. The sealing also pictures that they are owned by God because they are faithful to him. After seeing the 144,000 John turns to see a new image of a great multitude. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-power-of-prayer.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-power-of-prayer.html#comments Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:00:26 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1102 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-power-of-prayer.html/feed 0 0:38:11 In our final lesson for IGNITE and our conclusion to our series on James, James will teach us about the power of prayer. I believe the second part of verse 16 is the point of this final section of teaching in the book of James. “The prayer of [...] In our final lesson for IGNITE and our conclusion to our series on James, James will teach us about the power of prayer. I believe the second part of verse 16 is the point of this final section of teaching in the book of James. “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16 NIV). James is going to teach on the powerful working of prayer in our lives. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/sovereignty-of-god.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/sovereignty-of-god.html#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:00:24 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1094 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/sovereignty-of-god.html/feed 0 0:11:18 In our country we have many different people take office. Different people take the office of president every four or eight years. We have different people take office in Congress every two and six years. Everyone must be elected into office. Howeve[...] In our country we have many different people take office. Different people take the office of president every four or eight years. We have different people take office in Congress every two and six years. Everyone must be elected into office. However, God has always been enthroned. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-lukewarm-christianity.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-lukewarm-christianity.html#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:00:21 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1093 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-lukewarm-christianity.html/feed 0 0:47:15 Do you make our Lord Jesus want to vomit? The church at Laodicea is the last church that Jesus writes to in his letters to the seven churches of Asia. This is the church that made God sick. This is a terrible thought. Here are people who are claimin[...] Do you make our Lord Jesus want to vomit? The church at Laodicea is the last church that Jesus writes to in his letters to the seven churches of Asia. This is the church that made God sick. This is a terrible thought. Here are people who are claiming to follow Jesus but their actions make Jesus sick. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/sealing-the-144000.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/sealing-the-144000.html#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2010 02:00:34 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1088 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/sealing-the-144000.html/feed 0 0:36:28 Revelation 6:12-17 showed us that a nation is about to fall. We have not been told specifically what nation is the object of God’s wrath at this point. There have been many clues, but nothing definitive yet. The point thus far is that it will [...] Revelation 6:12-17 showed us that a nation is about to fall. We have not been told specifically what nation is the object of God’s wrath at this point. There have been many clues, but nothing definitive yet. The point thus far is that it will be “lights out” for this nation and the rest of the earth is to see God’s wrath and learn from it. Before these judgments begin there is something that must happen first. This brings our study into Revelation 7. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-secure-in-christ.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-secure-in-christ.html#comments Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:00:07 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1086 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-secure-in-christ.html/feed 0 0:32:19 We all want to have a feeling of security. From home alarms to seat belts we want to feel secure in the things we are doing. Christ also wants to give his people a feeling of security. In this message to the church of Philadelphia, Christ tells them[...] We all want to have a feeling of security. From home alarms to seat belts we want to feel secure in the things we are doing. Christ also wants to give his people a feeling of security. In this message to the church of Philadelphia, Christ tells them about the sure promises they have by being his devoted followers. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seven-seals-part-2.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seven-seals-part-2.html#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:00:52 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1081 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seven-seals-part-2.html/feed 0 0:40:35 The first four seals have been opened and what has been revealed is sweeping judgment. Four different colored horses have been unleashed to conquer, wage war, bring famine, and kill with sword, pestilence, famine, and wile beasts. We noted in our la[...] The first four seals have been opened and what has been revealed is sweeping judgment. Four different colored horses have been unleashed to conquer, wage war, bring famine, and kill with sword, pestilence, famine, and wile beasts. We noted in our last lesson that these seals have parallel to the imagery Jesus reveals in Matthew 24 concerning the destruction of Jerusalem. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-dead-or-alive.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-dead-or-alive.html#comments Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:00:40 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1082 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-dead-or-alive.html/feed 0 0:39:58 In Christ’s letter to the church in Sardis, he gets directly to the point and gets immediately to the heart of the problem. Christ describes himself as the one who is in charge, holding the seven stars and has the seven spirits of God. Christ [...] In Christ’s letter to the church in Sardis, he gets directly to the point and gets immediately to the heart of the problem. Christ describes himself as the one who is in charge, holding the seven stars and has the seven spirits of God. Christ knows the works of the church at Sardis and they are dead. This is a dead church. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-seven-seals.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-seven-seals.html#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 02:00:59 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1074 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-seven-seals.html/feed 0 0:36:51 The Lamb is the one worthy to open the scroll. The Lamb has gone to the one who sits on the throne and has taken the scroll from his hand. All of creation is praising the Lamb because he is worthy. Now the scroll is about to be opened, one seal at a[...] The Lamb is the one worthy to open the scroll. The Lamb has gone to the one who sits on the throne and has taken the scroll from his hand. All of creation is praising the Lamb because he is worthy. Now the scroll is about to be opened, one seal at a time. The first five chapters of Revelation have been in preparation for the unveiling of this concealed scroll. Chapter 6 begins to reveal the “things which must soon take place” (1:1). To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-acceptable-sins.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-acceptable-sins.html#comments Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:00:34 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1075 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-acceptable-sins.html/feed 0 0:36:46 There are certain sins that we have the tendency to overlook. Jesus describes himself with words of fearful judgment. He has eyes like a flame of fire and feet like burnished bronze. Jesus is shown with penetrating discernment as he judges his peopl[...] There are certain sins that we have the tendency to overlook. Jesus describes himself with words of fearful judgment. He has eyes like a flame of fire and feet like burnished bronze. Jesus is shown with penetrating discernment as he judges his people. Jesus knows the works of the church in Thyatira. The works of these Christians are extensive. Their works are full of love, faith, service, and patient endurance. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/worthy-is-the-lamb.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/worthy-is-the-lamb.html#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:00:31 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1065 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/worthy-is-the-lamb.html/feed 0 0:37:54 The cry has gone throughout heaven and earth looking for the one who is worthy to open the scroll. John looks and sees the Lamb standing, as though it had been slain. We noted in our last lesson that this shows the way the Lion of the tribe of Judah[...] The cry has gone throughout heaven and earth looking for the one who is worthy to open the scroll. John looks and sees the Lamb standing, as though it had been slain. We noted in our last lesson that this shows the way the Lion of the tribe of Judah would conquer. The Christ will not conquer by physical force or military might but through his sacrificial death on the cross. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ahab-rejecting-word-of-lord.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ahab-rejecting-word-of-lord.html#comments Sun, 03 Oct 2010 17:00:28 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1064 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ahab-rejecting-word-of-lord.html/feed 0 0:35:56 It is about 853 BC and Ahab is the king of Israel. Remember that he is described in the scriptures as the worst king that ever ruled over God’s people. Jehoshaphat is the king of Judah. At this time these two kings are in-laws because Ahab[...] It is about 853 BC and Ahab is the king of Israel. Remember that he is described in the scriptures as the worst king that ever ruled over God’s people. Jehoshaphat is the king of Judah. At this time these two kings are in-laws because Ahab’s daughter married Jehoshaphat’s son. Jehoshaphat goes to visit king Ahab. Ahab tells Jehoshaphat that Ramoth-gilead belongs to Israel after the last war three years ago. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-scroll.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-scroll.html#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:00:57 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1057 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/the-scroll.html/feed 0 0:39:12 The focus shifts from the throne and the one who sits on the throne in chapter 4 to the scroll in the right hand of the one who sits on the throne in chapter 5. In this lesson we are going to examine the scroll and its meaning in Revelation and its [...] The focus shifts from the throne and the one who sits on the throne in chapter 4 to the scroll in the right hand of the one who sits on the throne in chapter 5. In this lesson we are going to examine the scroll and its meaning in Revelation and its meaning in Old Testament prophecy. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-stand-for-truth.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-stand-for-truth.html#comments Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:00:36 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1060 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-stand-for-truth.html/feed 0 0:40:58 Pergamum was the center of four pagan cults. The city was a center of learning and education as it had a 200,000 volume library, quite an accomplishment for that time. Pergamum was the first city in the province of Asia to build a temple to a Roman [...] Pergamum was the center of four pagan cults. The city was a center of learning and education as it had a 200,000 volume library, quite an accomplishment for that time. Pergamum was the first city in the province of Asia to build a temple to a Roman emperor, and it was to Augustus Caesar. The city was considered the capital of the whole area for Caesar worship. They were tempted to coexist with error. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/holy-holy-holy.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/holy-holy-holy.html#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 02:00:56 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1051 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/holy-holy-holy.html/feed 0 0:32:20 Revelation 4 has drawn our attention to the throne of God as we look into heaven. God is seated on the throne and he is active. From the throne come flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. These images symbolize God’s action, in[...] Revelation 4 has drawn our attention to the throne of God as we look into heaven. God is seated on the throne and he is active. From the throne come flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. These images symbolize God’s action, in particular his judgments, against the earth. The brilliance of the throne room is overwhelming. Also around the throne are four living creatures. They have the faces of a lion, an ox, and human, and an eagle in flight. This brings us to verses 8-11 for the rest of our study. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-faith-under-fire.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-faith-under-fire.html#comments Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:00:40 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1050 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-faith-under-fire.html/feed 0 0:36:26 Are you rich? One of the ways that we lose our fire for the Lord is in our failure to see how rich we are. This is the focus that the Christians in the city of Smyrna are to have concerning the suffering they are about to experience. To read more of[...] Are you rich? One of the ways that we lose our fire for the Lord is in our failure to see how rich we are. This is the focus that the Christians in the city of Smyrna are to have concerning the suffering they are about to experience. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/a-view-of-heaven.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/a-view-of-heaven.html#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:00:48 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1043 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/a-view-of-heaven.html/feed 0 0:40:13 Do you wonder what heaven looks like? Wouldn’t it be great to have the opportunity to peer into the throne room of God and see what is going on in heaven? John gets the opportunity and he tells us what he saw. There are three key texts that gi[...] Do you wonder what heaven looks like? Wouldn’t it be great to have the opportunity to peer into the throne room of God and see what is going on in heaven? John gets the opportunity and he tells us what he saw. There are three key texts that give us a picture of heaven. Two of those texts are in the Old Testament. The third text is found here in Revelation 4. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-rekindle-your-love.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-rekindle-your-love.html#comments Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:00:44 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1042 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ignite-rekindle-your-love.html/feed 0 0:40:59 There is something missing in our lives. There is something missing in our Christian walk. We know what we are supposed to do. We know that we are to serve God by staying away from various sins. Why is this so hard? Why does serving God seem so diff[...] There is something missing in our lives. There is something missing in our Christian walk. We know what we are supposed to do. We know that we are to serve God by staying away from various sins. Why is this so hard? Why does serving God seem so difficult? What inevitably happens is that serving God becomes a bunch of “don’ts.” “Don’t do this” and “don’t do that.” Is that all there is to this? Is that really what the Christian life supposed to be about? To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seeing-jesus.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seeing-jesus.html#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:00:38 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1038 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/seeing-jesus.html/feed 0 0:40:14 As we read what John sees, I ask you to visualize and imagine the descriptions given. The book of Revelation is a picture book. The images are intended to teach and to spark an emotion upon seeing the things John sees. To read more of this lesson cl[...] As we read what John sees, I ask you to visualize and imagine the descriptions given. The book of Revelation is a picture book. The images are intended to teach and to spark an emotion upon seeing the things John sees. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/patient-endurance.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/patient-endurance.html#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:00:56 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1035 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/patient-endurance.html/feed 0 0:37:09 In the middle of the fifth chapter of James, we notice the author returning to the theme that started this letter. Recall that James began instructing us to, “Count it all joy when you meet trials of various kinds” (James 1:2; ESV). Jame[...] In the middle of the fifth chapter of James, we notice the author returning to the theme that started this letter. Recall that James began instructing us to, “Count it all joy when you meet trials of various kinds” (James 1:2; ESV). James continued by instructing us to know that the testing of our faith produces steadfastness, so that we can be mature and complete, lacking nothing. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/tribulation.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/tribulation.html#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:00:54 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1030 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/tribulation.html/feed 0 0:15:58 As we approach Revelation 1:9, John is beginning his explanation as to why he is writing this book. John is going to let his readers know that he did not sit down and decide to write a letter to the seven churches in Asia Minor. Rather, John was ins[...] As we approach Revelation 1:9, John is beginning his explanation as to why he is writing this book. John is going to let his readers know that he did not sit down and decide to write a letter to the seven churches in Asia Minor. Rather, John was instructed to write these words. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/when-wealth-is-sin.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/when-wealth-is-sin.html#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:00:29 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1032 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/when-wealth-is-sin.html/feed 0 0:40:56 One of the difficult balances in life is dealing with our wealth. We read about people in the scriptures who were wealthy, like Job and Joseph of Arimathea. But we are also aware of scriptures commands warning us against riches. In James 5:1-6 we wi[...] One of the difficult balances in life is dealing with our wealth. We read about people in the scriptures who were wealthy, like Job and Joseph of Arimathea. But we are also aware of scriptures commands warning us against riches. In James 5:1-6 we will read about the problem of riches and wealth. When is wealth sin? When are we misusing our wealth and endangering our souls? To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/coming-in-the-clouds.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/coming-in-the-clouds.html#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:00:17 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1028 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/coming-in-the-clouds.html/feed 0 0:44:30 The first three verses of the book of Revelation contain the preface. These verses told us the interpretative grid we need to apply to the book to appropriately understand it. Verse 4 begins the book and you will notice that it begins in a typical f[...] The first three verses of the book of Revelation contain the preface. These verses told us the interpretative grid we need to apply to the book to appropriately understand it. Verse 4 begins the book and you will notice that it begins in a typical first century Greco-Roman letter format. The author of the letter (not of the Revelation, which is from Jesus Christ) is John. The letter is written to the seven churches that are in Asia. Recall what we learned from the preface of the book of Revelation. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ahab-selfishness-on-display.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ahab-selfishness-on-display.html#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:00:23 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1026 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ahab-selfishness-on-display.html/feed 0 0:38:25 We return to the life of Ahab, king of Israel. We noted in our last study that he was the worst king in the history of the nation of Israel. Not only is Ahab the worst king, he is married to Jezebel, who is arguable even worse than him. 1 Kings 21:2[...] We return to the life of Ahab, king of Israel. We noted in our last study that he was the worst king in the history of the nation of Israel. Not only is Ahab the worst king, he is married to Jezebel, who is arguable even worse than him. 1 Kings 21:25 tells us that Jezebel incited Ahab to do evil in the sight of the Lord. In this lesson we are going to read of these two in a great act of wickedness. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/unveiling-the-future.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/unveiling-the-future.html#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:00:30 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1016 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/unveiling-the-future.html/feed 0 0:45:47 The book of Revelation is the book in the Bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. Many people think that the book of Revelation cannot be understood. Many think that the book is intended to be hard. Before we begin our study, I am going [...] The book of Revelation is the book in the Bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. Many people think that the book of Revelation cannot be understood. Many think that the book is intended to be hard. Before we begin our study, I am going to encourage you with the same words that I always offer. Please enter this study with an open mind. Try to erase any preconceived notions you may have. Study the book of Revelation for yourself. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/pitfalls-of-pride.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/pitfalls-of-pride.html#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:00:54 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1019 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/pitfalls-of-pride.html/feed 0 0:34:56 Speaking evil against others is a common pitfall that we encounter. It is so easy for us to say something against others. Why does this happen? Why do we struggle with the things that we think and the things that we say? What do we need to know so t[...] Speaking evil against others is a common pitfall that we encounter. It is so easy for us to say something against others. Why does this happen? Why do we struggle with the things that we think and the things that we say? What do we need to know so that we can overcome this sin? James continues to teach us the practical ways that we can construct a godly life. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/older-brother.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/older-brother.html#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:00:04 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1013 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/older-brother.html/feed 0 0:38:16 A sermon from Ralph Walker. A sermon from Ralph Walker. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/road-to-emmaus.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/road-to-emmaus.html#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:00:33 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1011 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/road-to-emmaus.html/feed 0 0:38:46 A sermon from Mark Broyles. A sermon from Mark Broyles. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/mary-and-martha.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/mary-and-martha.html#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:00:00 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1008 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/mary-and-martha.html/feed 0 0:34:01 A sermon from Mark Broyles. A sermon from Mark Broyles. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dishonest-manager.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dishonest-manager.html#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:00:15 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1006 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/dishonest-manager.html/feed 0 0:41:07 A sermon from Ralph Walker. A sermon from Ralph Walker. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/paralytic-healed.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/paralytic-healed.html#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:00:04 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1002 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/paralytic-healed.html/feed 0 0:44:02 A sermon from Mark Broyles. A sermon from Mark Broyles. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/pharisee-and-tax-collector.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/pharisee-and-tax-collector.html#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:00:36 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=1000 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/pharisee-and-tax-collector.html/feed 0 0:39:45 A sermon from Ralph Walker. A sermon from Ralph Walker. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/good-samaritan.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/good-samaritan.html#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:00:41 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=997 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/good-samaritan.html/feed 0 0:44:53 A sermon from Ralph Walker. A sermon from Ralph Walker. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/adulterous-woman.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/adulterous-woman.html#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:00:50 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=994 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/adulterous-woman.html/feed 0 0:38:01 A sermon from Mark Broyles. A sermon from Mark Broyles. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ten-lepers.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ten-lepers.html#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:00:35 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=991 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ten-lepers.html/feed 0 0:45:45 A sermon from Mark Broyles. A sermon from Mark Broyles. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/prodigal-son.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/prodigal-son.html#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:00:48 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=989 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/prodigal-son.html/feed 0 0:38:26 A sermon from Ralph Walker. A sermon from Ralph Walker. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/vineyard-workers.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/vineyard-workers.html#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:00:24 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=986 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/vineyard-workers.html/feed 0 0:48:20 A sermon from Ralph Walker. A sermon from Ralph Walker. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/disabled-woman.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/disabled-woman.html#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:00:44 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=983 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/disabled-woman.html/feed 0 0:36:59 A sermon from Mark Broyles. A sermon from Mark Broyles. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/final-warnings.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/final-warnings.html#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:00:53 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=980 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/final-warnings.html/feed 0 0:36:05 There are a couple of places that we will spend the majority of our time in our study of Romans 16. The first two verses is one of those places. This one sentence concerning Phoebe has led to much discussion and debate about who she was and the role[...] There are a couple of places that we will spend the majority of our time in our study of Romans 16. The first two verses is one of those places. This one sentence concerning Phoebe has led to much discussion and debate about who she was and the role that she had. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ahab-how-to-destroy-your-family.html http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ahab-how-to-destroy-your-family.html#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:00:59 +0000 Brent http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/?p=978 http://www.wpbcocmessages.com/ahab-how-to-destroy-your-family.html/feed 0 0:36:08 His name is a name that is famous in the scriptures. As children we even learn about the wickedness of this evil man. He was one of the kings of Israel and he was the worst king Israel ever had. The man of infamy is King Ahab. One of the ways we le[...] His name is a name that is famous in the scriptures. As children we even learn about the wickedness of this evil man. He was one of the kings of Israel and he was the worst king Israel ever had. The man of infamy is King Ahab. One of the ways we learn how to live our lives is to examine the people who lived in the past who are recorded in scriptures. Not only should we examine the lives of the righteous, but we can learn much from the lives of wicked. To read more of this lesson click here. Brent Kercheville - West Palm Beach church of Christ clean no