Jeremiah 29:11promised that the nation of Israel would be restored, but very few of the exiles lived to see the fulfillment of that prophecy. Most of them died without seeing the “future” that God had planned for them. A future that wasn’t fulfilled until 70 years later. Likewise, the future & hope we have in Christ are not a guarantee that things will go well in this life. For most believers throughout history and in the world today, the world is a cold and dangerous place. In fact, the pro...
Jul 15, 2019•46 min
1 Corinthians 10:13 The statement “God won’t give you more than you can handle” is both untrue and unhelpful. Quite simply the Bible does not teach this. In fact, the Bible actually teaches the opposite truth. Understanding this will enable us to to give better encouragement to those who are suffering.
Jul 08, 2019•35 min
Matthew 5:10 The Beatitude does not say, “Blessed are the persecuted, PERIOD!” Unfortunately, this is the way it is sometimes interpreted. Those who read it like this delude themselves into thinking that any time they experience conflict they are bearing the reproach of Christ. Sadly, Christians are very often persecuted not for their Christianity, but for a lack of it. Sometimes they are rejected simply because they have unpleasing personalities. Know that EVERYONE who seeks to live like Jesus ...
Jun 30, 2019•34 min
Matthew 5:9, This divine pronouncement…understood…taken to heart…and applied by the Holy Spirit, can not only bring inner peace to our own troubled hearts but it can also make us instruments of peace to those that are troubled. In other words….It has the potential to give us peace within and to make us mediators of peace in the lives of those around us. may we all be both Recipients and Distributors of the Peace of God
Jun 24, 2019•30 min
Matthew 5:8 The pure in heart are marked by transparency & an uncompromising desire to please God in all things. It is more than an external purity of behavior; it is an internal purity of soul. Imagine having a heart that is totally focused on God. FOUR THINGS YOU CAN DO TO ENHANCE THE FOCUS OF YOUR HEART (1) Be honest (2) Acknowledge that only God can make your heart pure (3) Fill yourself with God’s Word and (4) T hink about what you will be in eternity ....
Jun 16, 2019•31 min
The greatest thing in all the world is to be forgiven of our sins. When we are…we are absolved and released from ALL guilt and condemnation, We ARE accepted and restored by God and assured of seeing Jesus Face-to-Face. When we receive forgiveness from God…We ARE freed from the PENALTY of sin, we are BEING SET FREE from the PRACTICE of sin and we WILL BE SET FREE from the PRESENCE of sin. The Believer that prays for Forgiveness and then refuses to grant forgiveness is a hypocrite. They are guilty...
Jun 09, 2019•41 min
Matthew 5:6
Jun 04, 2019•35 min
Matthew 5:5 This word (Meek) is much misunderstood. It does NOT denote cowardice or spinelessness or timidity. It does NOT suggest indecisiveness or a lack of confidence. It does NOT imply shyness or having a withdrawn personality. Make no mistake…Meekness is not weakness. Quite the opposite; Meekness is “strength under control.” A meek person reacts, then, with emotions appropriate to the occasion. A meek person EXERCISES self-control and self-control implies strength. So we might say, “Blessed...
May 27, 2019•35 min
Matthew 5:4 Do you ache with the guilt of your sin before a holy and righteous God?
May 13, 2019•27 min
The supreme lesson of the First Beatitude is that without the poverty of spirit, no one enters the kingdom of heaven.
May 06, 2019•36 min
WHAT DOES THE GREAT COMMISSION LOOK LIKE IN YOUR LIFE? HOW ARE YOU CARRYING OUT THE TASK ASSIGNED TO US ALL BY OUR KING?
Apr 29, 2019•50 min
Revelation 3:14-22
Feb 18, 2019•44 min
Revelation 3:7-13
Feb 11, 2019•35 min
Have you lost the interest & zeal for witnessing, for serving others and for seeing others grow in Christ? Have you become formal in worship instead of being alive in Christ? Do you attend worship services or Bible studies out of religious obligation instead of hungering and thirsting after righteousness? Do you sit in church half asleep or consistently allowing your mind to wonder instead of focusing upon the life changing power of the Word of God? If so, hear and head the command our Lord ...
Feb 05, 2019•36 min
People will often compromise what they know is right, in order to get what they want. Worldly Compromise damages the testimony of the church. The Church of Thyatira is a perfect example of this reality. Christ said that the judgment would only happen if they failed to repent. No matter what we have done…No matter how terrible it is….Christ calls us to repentance. If we repent, then God will forgive us our sins, save us from destruction and deliver us from judgment.
Jan 28, 2019•29 min
The Christians at Pergamum had been true to God under severe testing The Christians at Pergamum had been true to God under severe testing but they had compromised their testimony in other ways. Compromise (1) never occurs quickly, (2)always lowers the original standard, (3) is seldom offensive and (4) is often the first step to total disobedience. Present judgment comes to a church when it compromises the Word of God.
Jan 23, 2019•37 min
Rev. 2:7-10 The church at Smyrna, unlike Ephesus, was facing persecution, poverty, imprisonment & even death. The heart of the message was not “repent,” but be faithful, even to the point of death, and the COMMAND was reinforced, not by a threat, but by a promise: I will give you the crown of life and you will not be hurt by the second death. It costs to be a dedicated Christian…..in some places more than others. As end-time pressures increase, persecution will also increase; and we, as God’...
Jan 14, 2019•38 min
Revelation 2:1-7 What we do for the Lord is important. However, why we do what we DO…is equally important! Today’s church needs to pay attention to this warning: orthodoxy and service are not enough. Labor is no substitute for love, neither is purity a substitute for passion. The church must have both if it is to please God.
Jan 10, 2019•42 min
Dec 17, 2018•33 min
ALL of God’s wonderful plans will be carried out with ALL of God’s infinite might because…Jesus is….the MIGHTY GOD! As the Mighty God, (1) He has the Power to Protect us, (2) He has the power to FINISH HIS WORK in us, (3) He has the Power to Provide for us and (4) He has the Power to Take us Home.
Dec 10, 2018•28 min
GOD has an amazing plan for your life It will be an incredible journey. That journey will not always make sense, if it did then there would be no need for faith. As Wonderful Counselor, our Lord is the one who makes plans and rules. Our Lord goes to no one for advice. When anyone comes to Him, He gives them the perfect counsel that they need. You can trust in the Wonderful Counselor. The more you know Him the better equipped you will be to trust Him. May you discover that our Lord is “A Wonder o...
Dec 03, 2018•34 min
Romans 16:17-18: “I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery, they deceive the minds of naive people.”
Nov 04, 2018•55 min
At some point in life, you can expect to find yourself in the midst of some serious trials. If you are not prepared you will struggle to make sense of the suffering. When our world is turned upside down we tend to focus on the problem and not on the One who can overcome them. Discover 5 foundational truths about suffering: TRUTH #1 God is not the creator of evil and suffering. TRUTH #2 God allows suffering to accomplish something good. TRUTH #3 One day ALL suffering will end. (for those who foll...
Oct 29, 2018•35 min
Philippians 3:17-21 In this passage, there are two examples laid before us…the Godly and the Ungodly. We must be extremely discerning and careful in their selection of our role models. It is our responsibility to find and follow the right example. Not only that, we need to reminded that we are to set the right example for others to follow.
Sep 23, 2018•38 min
Philippians 3:12-16 How intense is your pursuit of Christ-like maturity and Christian service?
Sep 16, 2018•28 min
Philippians 3:1-11 Paul had a great reputation as a scholar and a religious leader. He was proud of his Jewish heritage and his religious achievements. However, when he measured those “things” against what Jesus had to offer, He realized that they were nothing compared to what he had in Christ. When Paul placed his faith in Jesus, he received the knowledge of Christ, he gained the righteousness of Christ and he gained the fellowship of Christ. Have you?
Sep 09, 2018•33 min
In Philippians 2:19-30, Paul is STILL discussing the submissive mind.He has already given us a description of the submissive mind…exemplified in Jesus (2:1–11). He has also explained the dynamics of the submissive mind (2:12–18). Now he introduces us to two of his helpers in the ministry, Timothy and Epaphroditus. He wants us to know that the submissive mind is not a luxury enjoyed by a chosen few it is a necessity to be DEVELOPED for all believers. Paul and Epaphroditus prove to us that the joy...
Sep 02, 2018•33 min
Philippians 2:12-18 Paul has just presented Jesus Christ as our great example of HUMILITY (having submissive mind) We read it, and we agree with it, but how do we go about practicing it? How could any mortal man ever hope to achieve what Jesus Christ achieved? The problem is really not that difficult. What Paul is asking of us is NOT IMPOSSIBLE! The way we cultivate the submissive mind is by responding to God’s working in our lives! In this text we discover that we are to (1) Work it Out, (2) Kn...
Aug 26, 2018•28 min
Three Essentials for Victory...Philippians 1:27-30. Having the Single Mind Devotion (Glorifying God and Sharing the Gospel) enables us to have joy in the midst of the battle because it produces in us Consistency, Cooperation & Confidence.
Jul 29, 2018•24 min
True Christian Fellowship - Philippians 1:3-11
Jul 29, 2018•33 min
