: A conversation I had last week just before our service began seemed important. Afterward, I thought is would be good for all of us to revisit the topic of the Jews as God’s chosen people. Then today, the Lord reminded me what to write about as I was reading the story of Zacchaeus the… Read More »
Passover-Then and Now
The week leading up to the death of Jesus on the cross was Passover week. Passover is a festival the Lord commanded the Jews to celebrate in remembrance of what He did when bringing His people out of Egypt—the land of slavery. Each family had to sacrifice a one-year old lamb without blemish and paint… Read More »
The Holy Spirit Speaks
Two years ago, I started keeping a journal. In my life, I have never wanted to have one, never took the time to write in one, and frankly, thought they were useless. I knew I did not care to read about what I was thinking or doing at a younger age. But now I write… Read More »
A Sacrifice Of Praise
Last Sunday I preached about the “sacrifice of praise”—a phrase that appears numerous times in the Bible, in one way or another. Having been saved and filled with the joy of the Lord, I always wondered why praise is considered a sacrifice. Well, it turns out to be a sacrifice—a hardship—of your flesh, not of… Read More »
Glory Through The Spirit
Recently, I preached the sermon series, “Glorify Yourself in Me.” It has meant a lot to many people, both within our church and online. I have been amazed and blessed by these sermons as well. The essence of the sermons was based upon the truth that there are degrees of glory in heaven, given to… Read More »
Maturity In Christ
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 I refer to this verse often when I speak of the Christian life. Without the understanding of this verse’s meaning, no one can reach maturity in Christ. It is as simple as that. Who… Read More »
Power Over Sin
During Bible study this week, I was given to say something that I never said before, and it bears repeating. It is possible, as you live by faith and abide in the Holy Spirit, to live a relatively sinless life. This has nothing to do with your human ability. It is the result of dependence… Read More »
Satan’s Two Worst Days
In the past, I have said that this earth is Satan’s death-row dwelling. This is because we know he is not getting out of here alive. He is already dead to God in the sense that he is cut off from the knowledge, power, and love of God, though he still rules a kingdom here… Read More »
The Cup and the Dish
I am sure you remember the time when Jesus confronted the Pharisee’s. In Matthew 23:25 Jesus said, “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.” Obviously, Jesus used this metaphor to point to the… Read More »
Baptism
Late one night, Jesus met with a man named Nicodemas. Nicodemas was a Pharisee who found himself drawn to Jesus, though most in his order were against Him. The other Pharisees strongly denounced Jesus for claiming to be the Son of God. Though the miracles that took place at His word, His touch, His command,… Read More »
