Christ came to set us free from the bondage of sin (Romans 6:3-6). Yet many Christians are content to remain enslaved to it. They have been convinced that we can never defeat sin; therefore, they have resigned themselves to the belief that they will always struggle with it. Yet the Bible does not present the removal of sin from one's life as an unattainable ideal but as a realistic goal. Paul says there is a way of escape for every temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13). Peter speaks of what one needs to do so that he will never stumble (2 Peter 1:10). John writes so that we may not sin (1 John 2:1). Jesus told the woman allegedly caught in adultery, "Go. From now on sin no more" (John 8:11). But how can we successfully remove sin from our lives? We first need to understand the reasons why we sin so we can learn how to find the way of escape. If you want to overcome sin, rather than struggle perpetually, I invite you to study this material. Christ came to make you free. "So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:36). Do you want freedom or bondage? The choice is up to you.

The Root of the Problem: Why We Sin & How We Can Overcome

Sochor, Andy

Religion & Spirituality

Gospel Armory Publishing

This book contains 100 condensed sermon outlines and is meant to be a source of ideas for those who preach sermons, present short talks, write articles, etc. These outlines do not contain every point, Scripture reference, or example that may be used in a sermon. Instead they list the major points along with just enough information to explain the point without getting into too much detail. This book is called Do It Yourself Sermon Outlines for a reason. While you may find ideas in this book that you can use, you will still need to fill out your lesson with your own points, sub-points, examples, passages, etc. But these outlines can be a great starting point during those times when you are having difficulty settling on a topic.

Do It Yourself Sermon Outlines: Volume 1

Christian Books & Bibles

Ministry & Evangelism

In the beginning, during the time of the Patriarchs, no government existed but the rule of God directly over man. After the flood, men like Nimrod began placing themselves between God and man as they built their kingdoms and established their own authority. Despite civil government’s origin and history being rooted in rebellion and arrogance against the Creator of man, God has found a use for it. He has ordained civil government for a purpose – to punish evildoers and to protect the liberty and security of its people, so that we may be able to “lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity” (1 Timothy 2:2). When government progresses beyond its limited, God-ordained role, both history and Scripture warn that such action eventually becomes a threat to God’s people. This material focuses on what the Scriptures teach about the origin, history, nature, and role of civil government, so that we as God’s people might heed the instructions and warnings contained in His word. The point of this is not to argue for or against any particular candidate or political party, but for Christians to remember to be loyal to God first, and to be reluctant to call for government to expand its powers beyond the role which God ordained for it.

Civil Government: What the Bible Says About Its Origin, History, Nature, and Role

History

World

"'Vanity of vanities,' says the Preacher, 'Vanity of vanities! All is vanity'" (Ecclesiastes 1:2). This is the conclusion that many eventually reach when they consider their earthly existence. It is where Solomon begins this book before explaining his experiences as he searched for purpose of life under the sun. At the end we find the conclusion -- man's purpose in life -- "Fear God and keep His commandments" (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Vanity of Vanities is a verse-by-verse commentary based upon the New American Standard version of the book of Ecclesiastes. It is a handy reference tool to aid you in your study of the text.

Vanity of Vanities: Notes on Ecclesiastes

My Son, Hear My Words: Notes on Proverbs

We live in difficult times. It can be tempting for Christians to compromise their principles and abandon their faith. Yet, as Jesus told His apostles, we must take courage (John 16:33). To help us see how we can take courage today, this book contains eight lessons from men of faith to see what we can learn from their examples.

Take Courage: Eight Lessons from Men of Faith

Biographies

Since August 2005, Plain Bible Teaching has been an online resource that has been freely providing articles on a wide range of Bible topics. Most of the articles available online have been written by the owner and editor of Plain Bible Teaching, Andy Sochor. The aim of the site has always been to live up to the name and produce material that accurately reflects the word of God while explaining it in a way that makes it easily understandable to all. This volume is a collection of articles from the first ten years of Plain Bible Teaching. Articles were not chosen based on topic, length, or popularity. Instead, this book contains fifty articles that best reflect Plain Bible Teaching as a whole. For more articles, visit the Plain Bible Teaching website: www.plainbibleteaching.com

Plain Bible Teaching: The First Ten Years

Do It Yourself Sermon Outlines: Volume 3 is another collection of 100 outlines that address a wide range of topics. These outlines can be used as a starting point for you to develop your own sermon, or as a source of ideas to help jumpstart your own study.

Do It Yourself Sermon Outlines: Volume 3

With its 176 verses, Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. It is divided up into twenty-two stanzas of eight verses each. The entire psalm is dedicated to a single theme – the word of God. The Psalm of the Word breaks down this psalm and discusses one stanza per chapter. Although the twenty-two stanzas each focus on the same theme (God’s word), the depth of the subject means that each stanza is unique, focusing on different aspects of God’s word – what it is, what it does for us, and what it requires of us. These lessons are designed to help the reader come to a better understanding of God’s word and develop a greater appreciation of the truth that has been revealed in Scripture.

The Psalm of the Word: A Study of Psalm 119

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave instructions for the life of a disciple. As people came to follow Him, He wanted them to be sure they understood what it meant to be His disciple. So He provided them with instructions showing the type of life they would be called to live. This material breaks down Jesus' sermon into 13 lessons with questions at the end of each one, making it helpful for both personal and group Bible studies

Sermon on the Mount: Instructions for Life

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