Let Freedom Ring 250: John 8:31-36
This year we have enjoyed freedom in America for 250 years. It is appropriate that we thank God for our freedom! It is proper that we commit ourselves to preserving our liberty so that freedom will always ring from sea to shining sea. I read an uncensored newspaper, I go to church to study the […]
Abide in Christ: John 15:1-11
Introduction: Revival and revitalization is needed, and Jesus makes it very clear that what He wants revived is the Great Command and the Great Commission. We discover the great commandment in Matthew 22:35-40. “A lawyer asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You […]
Wise or Otherwise? James 3:13-18
Scripture Reading: James 3:13-18 Introduction James addresses the subject of wisdom because Godly wisdom is needed and valued. Proverbs 8:11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. In these six verses, he approaches his subject from four perspectives. First, he discusses the proof of wisdom; then he […]
A Workout for Joy: Philippians 4:4
Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, rejoice.” God says through Paul that it is important that God’s children learn to walk in joy! Joy is one of the marks of a person who trusts in Jesus Christ. Nehemiah reminds us that “the joy of the LORD is your strength”. 8:9 Here […]
Jesus Shine Your Light On Me: Genesis 1:1-2:6
Read Genesis 1:1-2:6 Genesis 1:1-2:6 Describes God creating all things for His glorious purpose. God wants us to know that Jesus moves His World from dark chaos to purposeful Light. Notice the movement. I. God shaped nothing. In the nothing there was chaos. (No form and void, a picture of no stability and pure confusion.) […]
The Christian’s Olympiad: Hebrews 12:1-2
Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of […]
Come Jesus Come: Jude 1
14 It was also about these that Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones, 15 to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an ungodly way, and of all […]
Keeping Ourselves in God’s Love: Jude 1:21
Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. Jude 1:21 Even though God is perfectly able to “keep you from stumbling” and cause you to persevere in the faith (Jude 24), He still calls you to play an active role in keeping […]
The Upside-Down Blessing of the Kingdom: Matthew 5:1-12
Text: Matthew 5:1–12 Big Idea: True blessing is not found in earthly success but in a transformed heart shaped by the Kingdom of God. Introduction: People chase happiness through comfort, success, and control. Jesus begins His greatest sermon by redefining what it means to be blessed. The Beatitudes describe the character of Kingdom citizens, not […]