New Life
Text: Romans 8:9-11 When we give our lives over to Christ, we have a new position in life. A transformation has taken place and our thinking has changed. We now have the Holy Spirit living in us and we are no longer controlled by our sin nature. New life has begun! We are brand new! We’ve been sealed with the Holy Spirit. Our identity has changed and we no longer operate in the flesh. Those who live in the flesh…
There Are Two Types Of People
Text: Romans 8:5-8 There are no gray areas in christianity. We are either a believer or we’re not! We’re saved or we’re not saved! There is no in-between. The difference between the two is the way we think. We do not think as the world thinks and the world doesn’t think as we think. There has to be a difference. The world goes after the fleshly desires while the believers go after the spiritual desires. . .those things that bring…
The Reality Of The Resurrection
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 We think of so many different things when it comes to Easter. . .candy, the Easter bunny, baskets, etc. But, our focus is not on the Resurrection. The Resurrection is a core Truth of our foundation. If we don’t believe in the totality of Jesus Christ, we cannot call ourselves christians. We live in a society today that the fullness of Jesus Christ is not accepted. If we only belive in partiality, then our believing is…
The Gift Of Peace
Text: John 14: 25-27 We are in some fearful times right now, but be encouraged. Jesus is with us! He has not left us! Our hope is in Him! Everybody wants peace, harmony, and security. God’s peace does not refer to these things. It’s about relationship and a promise kept within that relationship. A relationship with someone you trust and who puts you at ease. . .with someone you know who will keep His promises. God’s peace is a covenant…
How Does A Believer Respond In The Face Of A Crisis
Text: Various scripture The believer’s response should be different from the world’s response. The first thing we should do is maintain our joy. We will have tests and trials in our life, but our circumstances don’t change who we are in Christ. We need to count it all joy because it produces patience in our lives. . .a patience of endurance to hold on to Jesus and keep moving on. We are complete in Jesus! Every test and trial comes…
Connected To The True Vine
Text: John 15: 1-4 It’s amazing how one ordinary day can be changed in a moment. March Madness has a whole new meaning! COVID-19 has shut down our nation! Everything has come to a halt! There are so many people quoting scripture, which is good, but we need to be connected to the Source! We can’t stand on scripture if we’re not connected to it’s Author! If we’re not, we are only reciting words. We need to know where we…
Relationship-Not Religion
There’s a form of godliness but no power going on. There’s a form of religion, but not relationship going on. God does not want us to be religious. Religion can cause a seperation and division between people. Religion looks at the numbers. Jesus didn’t care if it was a multitude or one woman at a well. Religion comes to seperate, divide, hinder, and make stipulations. Religion will keep us from going to the prisons, seeking the lost, going out on…
The Problem With Having Two Lovers
Text: 1 Kings 18:20-39 Make a decision who you will serve! How long will you keep playing games with God? There are people who are devoted to their false gods. They will do anything to promote their god. When we have things going on in the midst of us, we need to call on The God! The One who answers! God says He would rather have us hot or cold toward Him. Being lukewarm is a dangerous place to be.…
The Problem With Ahab And Jezebel
Text: 1 Kings 16:29-34; Revelation 2:20 Some people today worship god the way they want to. They actually worship their own god, not THE God! What are you selling out for today, so you can get what you want? We should want ministries that produce Godly fruit. Ministries that please God. The spirit of jezebel wants to erase all of God’s grace. The removal of God’s grace is the removal of all Truth! Society today wants to do the same…
When The Brook Dries Up
Text: 1 Kings 17:1-9 We have a worship of immorality going on right now. But, we have to take a stand for God. . .take a stand for what is right and what is Truth! We do not have to be fearful! Stand up and rise up for Truth! Tomorrow isn’t promised to us, so we need to have ears to hear the Lord speaking to us. He will keep us and provide for us. We need to always listen…