Bible Gems

Encouraging, Powerful, Uplifting

The Clay or the Potter?

15 years ago   -  7 comments

Have you ever been to a concert performance for some very good musicians? Perhaps for a choir or a symphonic orchestra? It is very beautiful listening to the complex harmonies and the delightful melodies that some of these groups make. Imagine you were at a concert and a world-class piano player was playing one of Mozart's beautiful piano pieces. The player was very talented and the grand piano was an excellent instrument. But what about, if at the end of the piece after everyone claps and ...

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Keys of Happiness (part 4)

15 years ago   -  3 comments

In summary, what have we discovered over the last three weeks? Here are some points: No amount of riches or things of this world can give us real happiness. Our lives and everything around us only last for a moment. Fullness of joy is found in the presence of God. Therefore true happiness and fulfilment in life can only come from God. God is eternal. God promises to dwell (live) with those that are humble and contrite (broken). This will be the last gem in th...

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Keys of Happiness (part 3)

15 years ago   -  0 comments

Keeping in mind that Joy also means Happiness lets look at a text we read last week. ...in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalms 16:11 Listen closely, this text contains one of the keys we have been looking for. Let's take a look at this fullness of joy. Question: where do we find it? The Bible says "In thy presence is fullness of joy" Does this mean we must be in the presence of God to have fullness of joy? I...

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Keys of Happiness (part 2)

15 years ago   -  1 comment

There was an ordinary man, just like you and I, who wanted to get rich, to live a happy life, and to get all the luxuries and pleasures of this world. He lived a very busy life. He would have breakfast very early in the day, and travel a long way to work, where he was a financial advisor, constantly trying to solve the problems of his clients coming to him with their woes. He would have a brief lunch at midday and then dive back into work during the afternoon. At the end of the day he would co...

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Keys of Happiness (part 1)

15 years ago   -  5 comments

What more could we want in our life, and in the lives of our families than a deep and lasting happiness, peace and contentment? Most people work hard to earn money, buy lots of expensive gadgets, cars, a house, a holiday, etc. all the while hoping against hope that this is going to make them happy. And doesn't this seem to work for a short time? Perhaps it may seem to, but how secure is it? What would happen if their house burnt down over-night with their car, and belongings? In the ...

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Why Worry? (part 2)

15 years ago   -  4 comments

Last week we saw how we should live just one day at a time, and how we shouldn't be anxious or worried about anything in the future because God has it in control and He will only give us the strength we need just for today. One of our key texts was Matthew 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Let's read another amazing Bible promise. Philippians 4:6, 7 Be car...

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Why Worry? (part 1)

15 years ago   -  9 comments

Our lives tend to get busier and busier don't they? More and more worries seem to crowd into our day until we hardly have time to spend with our loved ones, or more importantly, with God. Worry and Stress is one of the biggest problems for many. The fast-paced life, and stressful environment can also cause health problems and it leaves us tired and unhappy. So how can we cope with worry and stress, or even eliminate them from our lives? Let's what the Bible says to us. But first, ...

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