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 »
He Always Lives To Intercede
There is a verse from Hebrews that tells us Jesus always lives to intercede for us. He has a “permanent priesthood” because He was raised from the dead, never to face death again. I have often thought of that verse from the point of view on His throne in heaven at the right hand of… Read More »
Come Out Of Her My People
– I was reading from the Prophet Jeremiah recently where he wrote, “Come out of her, my people! Run for your lives! Run from the fierce anger of the Lord.” Jeremiah 51:45. This is the word of the Lord given to Jeremiah to pass on to the southern kingdom of Judah during the last 40… Read More »
The Holy Spirit Is Different, Here’s How
Last Sunday I received a word from the Holy Spirit as the service was ending. I shared a bit of it in my closing remarks, but it bears repeating because of its importance. First, consider the following verse: When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made… Read More »
The Holy Spirit’s Work
Almost everything I have been given to preach in the past few months has been about the Holy Spirit. Of course, I wouldn’t change any of this even if I could, but I want you to know that it is all the Lord’s work. I believe He is identifying for us a Treasure of wisdom,… Read More »
The Spirit’s Answer
The focus of so much of my life and Bible study these days is on the Holy Spirit. This has happened to me, I believe, in answer to prayer that I could know more than I do, being better prepared as a pastor. God is the giver of good gifts. He has told us that… Read More »
Glorified
I was reading from the Gospel of John the other day and I found Jesus praying to His Father, “I have brought you glory by completing the work you gave me to do.” -John 17:4. The work He is referring to is the things He said and did, the temptation He bore when He was… Read More »
With All Your Heart, Soul, & Strength pt.3
This is the third bulletin regarding the commandment that Jesus said was the “greatest” of all. “Hear O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is One. Love the Lord you God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength [and with all your mind].” Deut 6:4,5. I want you all… Read More »
With All Your Heart, Soul. And Strength PT2
Jesus said the “greatest commandment” is this: “Hear O Israel: The Lord your God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, [and with all your mind].” Deut 6:4. Knowing that this command is fulfilled through Jesus Christ, by the… Read More »
