I sought the Lord, and he answered me and rescued me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 (CSB) 1. I Sought Him I sought the Lord, and he answered me and rescued me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 (CSB) Young lions lack food and go hungry, but those who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing. Psalm 34:10 (CSB) Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. 4 He did what was right in the Lord’s sigh...
Jul 06, 2020•35 min
1. The Lord Says…GET READY The Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to break camp. 16 As for you, lift up your staff, stretch out your hand over the sea, and divide it so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground. 17 As for me, I am going to harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them, and I will receive glory by means of Pharaoh, all his army, and his chariots and horsemen. Exodus 14:15-17 (CSB) These all died in faith w...
Jun 28, 2020•29 min
How can I come through a crisis STRONGER THAN EVER? 1. Trust In God’s Direction When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road to the land of the Philistines, even though it was nearby; for God said, “The people will change their minds and return to Egypt if they face war.” 18 So he led the people around toward the Red Sea along the road of the wilderness. And the Israelites left the land of Egypt in battle formation. Exodus 13:17-18 (CSB) 2. Rely On God’s Promises Moses to...
Jun 21, 2020•30 min
1. I Am Starving…Jesus is my bread When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. The sons of the prophets were sitting before him. He said to his attendant, “Put on the large pot and make stew for the sons of the prophets.” 2 Kings 4:38 (CSB) Look, the days are coming—this is the declaration of the Lord God—when I will send a famine through the land: not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord. Amos 8:11 (CSB) Blessed are those who hunger a...
Jun 14, 2020•30 min
So he answered me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by strength or by might, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord of Armies.” Zachariah 4:6 (CSB) Winning Spiritual battles 1. OPEN YOUR WINDOW—PERPSECTIVE Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Grasp the bow.” So the king grasped it, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. 17 Elisha said, “Open the east window.” So he opened it. Elisha said, “Shoot!” So he shot. Then Elisha said, “The Lord’s arrow of victory, yes, the arrow of...
Jun 07, 2020•33 min
1. Optimism Some time later, King Ben-hadad of Aram brought all his military units together and marched up and laid siege to Samaria. So there was a severe famine in Samaria, and they continued the siege against it until a donkey’s head sold for thirty-four ounces of silver, and a cup of dove’s dung sold for two ounces of silver. 2 Kings 6:24-24 (CSB) Elisha replied, “Hear the word of the Lord! This is what the Lord says: ‘About this time tomorrow at Samaria’s gate, six quarts of fine flour will...
May 31, 2020•34 min
When the Breakthroughs Breakdown… 1. STAY IN PURSUIT She summoned her husband and said, “Please send me one of the servants and one of the donkeys, so I can hurry to the man of God and come back again.”23 But he said, “Why go to him today? It’s not a New Moon or a Sabbath.” She replied, “It’s all right.”24 Then she saddled the donkey and said to her servant, “Go fast; don’t slow the pace for me unless I tell you.” 25 So she came to the man of God at Mount Carmel… 2 Kings 4:22-25 (CSB) Don’t you ...
May 24, 2020•38 min
The sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Please notice that the place where we live under your supervision is too small for us. 2 Please let us go to the Jordan where we can each get a log and can build ourselves a place to live there.” “Go,” he said. 3 Then one said, “Please come with your servants.” “I’ll come,” he answered.4 So he went with them, and when they came to the Jordan, they cut down trees. 5 As one of them was cutting down a tree, the iron ax head fell into the water, and he cried...
May 05, 2020•28 min
1. Everybody Has Significant Needs Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy. 2 Kings 5:1 (NIV) 2. Everybody Needs Good News Now bands of raiders from Aram had gone out and had taken captive a young girl from Israel, and she served Naaman’s wife. 3 She said to her mistress, “If only my master would see the prophet ...
Apr 26, 2020•36 min
1. Ask For What You Need One of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, has died. You know that your servant feared the Lord. Now the creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves.” Elisha asked her, “What can I do for you? 2 Kings 4:1-2 (CSB) 2. Work With What You’ve Got Elisha asked her, “What can I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She said, “Your servant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil.” 2 Kings 4:2 (CSB...
Apr 20, 2020•30 min
Then Elisha died and was buried. Now Moabite raiders used to come into the land in the spring of the year. Once, as the Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a raiding party, so they threw the man into Elisha’s tomb. When he touched Elisha’s bones, the man revived and stood up! 2 Kings 13:20-21 (CSB) But Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and gave up his spirit. Suddenly, the curtain of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth quaked, and the rocks were split. ...
Apr 12, 2020•28 min
Jesus heard this and was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found so great a faith even in Israel.” Luke 7:9 (CSB) 1. My Faith Is Built In Times Of Great Need A centurion’s servant, who was highly valued by him, was sick and about to die. When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, requesting him to come and save the life of his servant. When they reached Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, “He is worth...
Apr 07, 2020•32 min
1. Jesus Gives Peace “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 (NLT) But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. John 14:26 (AMP) 2. Jesus Gives Different Peace “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I...
Mar 31, 2020•26 min
1. God Promises Mega Peace You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. Isaiah 26:3-4 (NLT) You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. Isaiah 26:3-4 (NLT) How Do I change my mind… 2. God wants me to Fix My Thoughts For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are pl...
Mar 24, 2020•27 min
This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News. 2 Timothy 1:6-8 (NLT) 1. Stop Living in Fear For God has not given us a spirit of fea...
Mar 15, 2020•35 min
1. I Have A Need Only God Can Meet. So the king of Israel set out with the king of Judah and the king of Edom. After a roundabout march of seven days, the army had no more water for themselves or for the animals with them. “What!” exclaimed the king of Israel. “Has the Lord called us three kings together only to deliver us into the hands of Moab?” But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the Lord here, through whom we may inquire of the Lord?” 2 Kings 3:9-11 (NIV) 2. I Have A Responsibilit...
Mar 10, 2020•33 min
3 Questions To Avoid A Sidetracked Life… 1) What Am I Doing To Build The House of God? “The Lord of Armies says this: These people say: The time has not come for the house of the Lord to be rebuilt.” Haggai 1:2 (CSB) Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak, and the ENTIRE remnant of the people obeyed the Lord their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the Lord their God had sent him. So the people feared the Lord. Haggai 1:12 (CSB) 2) Am I Focused Or...
Mar 03, 2020•32 min
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) 1. Soulish Generosity Is Not Logical Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she pou...
Feb 25, 2020•34 min
Tithing… 1. Honors Jesus Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine; he was a priest to God Most High. He blessed him and said: Abram is blessed by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and blessed be God Most High who has handed over your enemies to you. And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. Genesis 14:18-21 (CSB) For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of God Most High, met Abraham and blessed him as he returned from defeating the kings, 2 and Abraham gave him a tenth...
Feb 16, 2020•31 min
The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you. Romans 8:11 (NLT) 1. I AM BORN BY THE SPIRIT Jesus answered, “Truly I tell you, unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. John 3:5 (CSB) I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of fl...
Feb 12, 2020•29 min
1. Search Me Lord, hear a just cause; pay attention to my cry; listen to my prayer—from lips free of deceit. Let my vindication come from you, for you see what is right. You have tested my heart; you have examined me at night. You have tried me and found nothing evil; I have determined that my mouth will not sin. Concerning what people do: by the words from your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. My steps are on your paths; my feet have not slipped. Psalm 17:1-5 (CSB) 2. Hear Me I call...
Feb 04, 2020•31 min
1. RUN TO GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE. The one who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells in the shadow of the Almighty.2 I will say concerning the Lord, who is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. Psalm 91:1-2 (CSB) “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!” Matthew 23:37 (CSB) He will cover you with His feath...
Jan 28, 2020•36 min
Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants. 2 Timothy 2:23-26 (NLT) 1. AVOID...
Jan 21, 2020•30 min
HOW TO OVERCOME MONEY TRIGGERS? 1. Heart Check—Where is your treasure? “Don’t collect for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But collect for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21 (HCSB) 2. Eye Exam—What is your focus? “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eye is good, your whole bod...
Jan 15, 2020•30 min
Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your name throughout the earth! You have covered the heavens with your majesty. Psalm 8:1 (CSB) 1. He Created Us When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers— the moon and the stars you have set in place. Psalm 8:3 (NLT) I am your Creator. You were in my care even before you were born. Isaiah 44:2 (CEV) Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? He brings them out one after another, calling each by its name. And he counts them to see ...
Jan 08, 2020•31 min
1) HIS CONCEPTION—Jesus is both holy and human But after he had considered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what has been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:20 (CSB) For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. 16 Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace wit...
Dec 23, 2019•21 min
3 Fears We All Face … 1. Fear of what people will think But if this accusation is true and no evidence of the young woman’s virginity is found, they will bring the woman to the door of her father’s house, and the men of her city will stone her to death. For she has committed an outrage in Israel by being promiscuous while living in her father’s house. Deuteronomy 22:20-21 (CSB) The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, it was discovered befo...
Dec 17, 2019•33 min
What we can learn from the enthusiasm of the shepherds… 1. Hurry and Find In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, t...
Dec 10, 2019•29 min
Christmas Should Fill Us With… 1. Wholehearted Pursuit After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star at its rising and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:1-2 (CSB) I see him, but not now; I perceive him, but not near. A star will come from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will smash the forehead of Moab and strike down all the Shethi...
Dec 01, 2019•28 min
“One-tenth of the produce of the land, whether grain from the fields or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord and must be set apart to him as holy. 31 If you want to buy back the Lord’s tenth of the grain or fruit, you must pay its value, plus 20 percent. 32 Count off every tenth animal from your herds and flocks and set them apart for the Lord as holy. 33 You may not pick and choose between good and bad animals, and you may not substitute one for another. But if you do exchange one animal f...
Nov 25, 2019•36 min
