Category Archives: Bible Study

Journibles – What a Concept!

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Tim Farley

Early this week, I returned from a pastors’ conference here in Michigan.  Conferences are always a great place to pick up free books and/or deep discounts on resources from the bookstores and publishers present. At this conference, I was given a … Continue reading →

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Audio Files Are Being Re-Organized

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Tim Farley

If you are looking for my “Audio Files” page, which contained many of my old sermons, please note that I am currently working on a new version of that page.  I was never pleased with the number of steps involved … Continue reading →

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Luke 16:19-31 “The Rich Man and Lazarus”: What It Does and Does Not Teach Us

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Tim Farley

In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus tells a parable commonly known as The Rich Man and Lazarus.  It reads:    “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20And at his gate … Continue reading →

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Being a Shrewd Christian

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Tim Farley

Yesterday, I preached a sermon on the Parable of the Dishonest Manager, or more commonly known as the Parable of the Shrewd Steward.  The passage is found in Luke 16:1-13 and reads as follows: He also said to the disciples, … Continue reading →

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Please stop saying “And a little child shall lead them”…

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Tim Farley

Okay, for the millionth time, I have heard someone say “And a little child shall lead them” out of context.  Today it happened on the news as I heard the story of a young boy who is raising money for … Continue reading →

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Free Book from John MacArthur

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Tim Farley

Okay, so I have not posted in a few weeks.  I realize that this is no way to maintain my readers, so I do apologize.  I am trying to do better, but responsibilities at my new ministry take up much … Continue reading →

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If you could ask God for one thing…

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Tim Farley

I am preparing a sermon and need your input.  All you have to do is respond to the following question: “If you could ask God for one thing (and only one thing), what would you ask for?” Leave your response … Continue reading →

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John Piper on Infant Death

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Tim Farley

John Piper believes that infants who die go to heaven.  I posted my thoughts on this topic not too long ago in a post titled Do Babies Go to Heaven? .  In my post, I used the character of God and … Continue reading →

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Free audiobooks from Piper and Bonhoeffer

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Tim Farley

In celebration of the upcoming Easter holiday, Christianaudio.com is giving away two great audiobooks this month.  Just head over to the site and follow the instructions to download Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship and John Piper’s Fifty Reasons Why Jesus … Continue reading →

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It’s good for Tiger, but not for me

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Tim Farley

Much has been written and discussed about the recent confession of Tiger Woods.  Was it sincere?  Did he do it because he was forced?  Was it just an attempt to limit the damage to his financial empire?  The debate goes on and … Continue reading →

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