I don’t suppose many of you see yourselves as warriors or soldiers, do you? I know that for years, I have not seen myself in that light. But there are several passages in the Bible that speak of the church in this way. We are all involved in a war, whether we want to be… Read More »
Prayer In Spirit And Truth
On our side of the cross—the resurrection side—I have always thought that there is no method to prayer. Jesus said that a day was coming when God’s people would worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. That day is today, and prayer is a Spirit-led endeavor because He lives in us. I have found, however,… 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 »
The Sabbath Rest
It has been a long time since I last spoke about the Sabbath-rest in a sermon, or wrote about it in a bulletin article. It is mentioned many times in the Bible, most of them in the Old Testament. As you know, the Israelites had to rest on the Sabbath in obedience to the law.… 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 »
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 »
