Bill Crockett Ministries

Job is probably the most vivid example of when life becomes difficult. Here was a very succesful man who experienced tragedy and did not know why. He received counsel from some of his friends, while well meaning, they were wrong. All the while, Satan was the reason behind the entire difficulty. So many times in our lives, Satan initiates difficulty to create doubt in our minds and turn us from God...

Life can present some pretty difficult situations. being mistreated by someone we love or being overlooked for that promotion. Expecting to get something we want only to find out it was given to somebody else instead. Being diagnosed with an illness that disables us and we do not understand why! There are many reasons why bitterness and anger can enter our hearts. In the account of Jonah, we find...

Part 2: Elijah was a powerful man that experienced the raw power of God in many ways. He stood all alone against 450 demonic prophets of Baal and won. He confronted wicked king Ahab and told him it wouldn't rain again until he said so. He saw God provide for his needs in the wilderness and through a poor widow. He also saw God bring a young boy back from the dead when he prayed. However, Elijah ra...

Elijah was a powerful man that experienced the raw power of God in many ways. He stood all alone against 450 demonic prophets of Baal and won. He confronted wicked king Ahab and told him it wouldn't rain again until he said so. He saw God provide for his needs in the wilderness and through a poor widow. He also saw God bring a young boy back from the dead when he prayed. However, Elijah ran from J...

Moses was a man of courage and strong leadership skills. He was a man's man. But even a man like Moses can go through periods of loneliness. Have you ever felt all alone? Sometimes the loneliness becomes so overwhelming that life can appear to be unlivable. In this lesson we will examine what caused loneliness in the life of Moses and what the cure was. Then we will examine the cure in depth. If y...

Every year in America 36,000 people will take their own lives according to the Center for Disease Control. What causes a person to think life is no longer livable? In this series we will look at people in the Bible who almost took their own lives but God stopped them. What caused them to get to that point and what happened that changed them forever? In this lesson we look at someone who almost too...

Despair! It's very real and can be fatal. It almost was for me 16 years ago. I was sitting behind a shed at my parent's home in Brentwood, Tennessee with a 9mm pistol in my mouth and my finger on the trigger. Only God stopped me. What causes a person to get to this point in their life? What stops them from pulling the trigger? According to the Center for Disease Control in their "Understanding Sui...

Jesus is our Savior. Of that there is no doubt. But that is not all He is to us. He is our example of the proper way to live. He lived for 33 years and ministered publicly for 3 1/2 years to show us how it should be done. He went through everything we could possibly face yet without sin. In this lesson we talk about three things, Who Jesus is, What His purpose was and what we should do about Him a...

When does salvation begin and end? The wonderful part about salvation is that we are promised that it will accomplish what God intended for it to accomplish! We will be like Christ one day and live with God forever in Heaven. In this lesson we examine the Purpose, the Process and the Progression of salvation. When we received Christ as our savior we began a journey with God that ends in Heaven. Un...

In answering the question, "What is Salvation" there are two things that must be addressed. First the understanding of our situation with God. This we discussed in part 1. In this lesson we will discuss the second part of answering this question and that is the "Hearing of God's Plan of Salvation." What actually happens when a person gets saved? How do we get saved? In John 3 Jesus explained to Ni...

In the spiritual realm, what does the term "Saved" mean? When we refer to the term "Salvation", what are we talking about? The answer to this question will make the difference between Heaven & Hell for all eternity. In this lesson we begin to answer the question, "What is Salvation" by examining two basic facts we have to know before we can properly answer this very important question. Follow alon...

If God is in control of everything, then why is there sin in the world? How does God handle sin? God is in control of everything, even the sinful acts of mankind. In this lesson we will answer the question, "Does God Cause Sin" and we will also look at the 4 ways God controls sin.

Is God really in control? Have you ever had someone to console you in a time of sorrow, loss, or despair by saying that "God is in control and He has a purpose for this in your life." That sounds great, but it does not always bring encouragement. Two things cause that fact to encourage us: timing & understanding. In this lesson we will focus on understanding what it means that God is in control. W...

The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most profound and important doctrines of the Bible. If God the Father, Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit are not all God, then all we believe is destroyed. In this lesson we will examine some basic facts about the Trinity, discuss the biblical teaching that proves the Trinity and then explore what this means to us as believers and why it is so important!

God is God because He is different than we are. In this lesson we will look at the non-moral & moral attributes of God. what makes Him God? What did God mean when He said that He does not change? Is He a mean and intolerant God? If not, how do we know? What is holiness and can we be holy? These and many more questions will be answered in this lesson!

What is God like? His nature includes his essence or his substance and reality and His attributes. In this lesson we will discover why God is not just an idea but He is real. There are 7 characteristics of His essence that we will study in this lesson!

Is there a God? Does He really exist? If so, then how do we know? In this lesson we will look at the basic views of God's existence as well as the three main human arguments for God's existence. Then we will examine the Bible proof that God exists and 4 reasons why people do not believe in God. If someone asked you why you believe in God, what would you say. This lesson should help!

Is the Bible all we need to know God and what He wants to tell us? The answer is yes. In this lesson we will look at why the Bible is all we need as well as four reasons why people add to or take away from the Bible.

Is the Bible necessary for us to know God, have our sins forgiven & know God's will for our lives? Can we know these things without the Bible? These are the questions we will answer in this lesson. We will examine that the Bible is necessary for Salvation, Sanctification and Service. Should the Bible be a part of our daily life? How do we use the Bible in our service for the Lord? May we realize w...

Can we really understand the Bible? This is a common question in today's world. The Bible was given to us by God and He wants us to understand it. In this lesson we will establish the fact that the Bible can indeed be understood by everyone. There are reasons why people do not understand the Bible and these will be addressed. In this lesson three very important aspects of understanding the Bible a...

In any system of belief there has to be a common standard of authority. The Bible is the Christian's standard of authority. In this lesson we will discuss what revelation and inspiration are. How did it happen? We will explain the two kinds of revelation and give examples. We will talk about why those people in remote parts of the world will all have an opportunity to hear the good news of salvati...

This is the first of 4 lessons on the doctrine of the Bible. In order to know right and wrong, there must be a standard of truth. In this lesson we will look at what the Bible teaches truth is and where it comes from. We will also discuss 4 things God teaches us about the Bible. Then I will explain the 4 reasons why I personally believe the Bible to be God's Word to us.

Why should a believer study theology? It takes time, work, effort. It is not always exciting. It does not necessarily increase my salary or help me climb the corporate ladder. So why should I study it? In this lesson we will look at 5 reasons why every believer should not only study theology but make it a priority. This could change our entire outlook on how we study the Bible.

What do we really believe about God? Why do we believe it? In this introduction to a larger series on Bible doctrine or theology, we discuss what theology really is. What important question does it answer? What is "My Theology" & what is theology in a practical way to a follower of Jesus? When you hear the term, "Theology", what comes to your mind? To many people words & phrases such as "difficult...

"Grief is a certainty." - Billy Graham! Sorrow & grief are a part of life in this world. How can we properly handle it? In this lesson we will answer the questions, What is Grief? What does the Bible say about the believer and grief? Is it okay to grieve? How is grieving different for a believer versus a non-believer? We will also discuss a 4 step process from 2 Samuel 12 that will help us to prop...