Do Not Be A Hearer
Good Morning Texts: James 1:22-27;Luke 6:46-49; Ezekiel 33:30-33
Entering His Rest
Texts: John 6:1-15; Matthew 16:5-12; Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 10:38-42 We often say God will not give us more than we can handle. But, that is not biblical. Many times He will allow us to be in positions we cannot handle. Why? Because we’ve got Jesus! Lay everything at His feet! We’ve got Jesus!
The Cost Of Discipleship
Texts: Matthew 16:24-27; Luke 14:25-30; Galatians 2:20 & 5:24; Romans 6:6; 1st Corinthians 11:1 To follow the Lord, we must deny ourselves and pick up our cross, daily. The cross is a cost. We do this for a greater purpose. Lord, help us to see the need!
The Impact Of Pentecost
Texts: Acts 1:1-4; John 14:16 17, 26; Acts 1:5-15; Acts 2:1-21; Acts 3:1-8; Acts 4:8, 13 As believers, we need the Holy Spirit, who gives us Power to be witnesses for Christ. He is our Helper! He is our Comforter! He leads us to all TRUTH. Repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit!
Real Salvation Changes Everything
Texts: Various How do we go and make disciples if we’re miserable all the time? Salvation touches our entire being (body, soul, and spirit). . .our entire life. God has us here for a purpose. Real salvation is living out that purpose to be the best spouse, the best parent, the best co-worker, etc. We should be living our lives with excellence! We are to be a light in the world, but how do we get there?
Asking Tough Questions: Why Does God Allow Evil
Texts: Deuteronomy 29:29; Psalm 116:16; Act 17:27-30; John 3:3; John 15:18-19; 1 John 2:15 Bad things happen every day. God does not force anyone to do anything. He gave us all free moral agency to do what we want. He also gave us instructions (the Bible) on what is right and what is wrong. It’s up to us what we choose. When we see all the wickedness in the world, we can’t say, “God, where were You?” The real question…
Trusting God In The Day Of Battle
Texts: Psalm 112:7; Proverb 3:5;Psalm 20:7 2; Chronicles 14: 9-14 2; Chronicles 16:1-14 Our hearts have to be fixed, trusting in the Lord. God’s Word will NEVER lose it’s Power! Trust Him!
The Signs Of The Times
Texts: Matthew 16:3; Luke 21:5; Genesis 1:14; Matthew 2:2-7; Acts 2:19-20; Luke 21:25-36 We are living in the last times. We are saints of the latter times. God has given us signs in the heavens for when needed. When the eclipse happened, people all over the world were looking up, waiting, and expecting! It was a sign from heaven. When Jesus came the first time, there was a sign from heaven. . .a star. It was a sign telling us…
It’s A Good Time To Get A Divorce
Text: Ezra 9:1-10:5 A woman has the power, authority, and responsibility to raise up a child in the way he should go. A woman, also, has the power to lead us astray. . .away from true worship. The things of the world can lead us astray. We make them idols. It’s time to divorce ourselves from all these things. It’s gonna hurt! But, we must divorce them. God wants us holy. Let’s get the “worldliness” out of us! It’s a…
We Can’t Serve Two Masters
Text: Matthew 6:24 Jesus Christ is coming soon. The world is not getting any better. In fact, it’s getting worse! It’s time to make up our mind whom we’re going to serve. We cannot serve two masters. We can’t love the world and say we love God, too. We need to get our eyes off the world and back on Jesus. It’s time to say YES to God!