We are living in a day where it seems everyone is looking for something new. A new “Bible”, a new way to sing, preach, pray and worship. This has been a problem for
years and years.
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We are living in a day where it seems everyone is looking for something new. A new “Bible”, a new way to sing, preach, pray and worship. This has been a problem for
years and years.
Read MoreWe must never forget what Jesus did for us on the cross of Calvary. His body was broken for us and He shed His blood for us to save us from sin. We could not save ourselves but only the perfect sacrifice could. I never want to forget what He did for me and my hope is I never will. What can help us remember? Scripture .If we can saturate our minds with the word of God it will not be in vain. Remember this scripture ;
Read MoreGabriel told Mary she was higly favored and blessed among women. Scripture tells us she was troubled when she saw him and heard what he said. That would make anyone troubled and cause one to try to figure out what was going on. She knew it was impossible for her to have a son seeing she had not had relations with a man. Then Gabriel told her not to fear because she had found favor with God. This
Read MoreIn the Old Testament there are at least 324 prophecies that point to the Messiah. Did you know that only one, did you get that, one man fulfilled all 324 prophecies? His name was Jesus, he was the fulfillment of them all.
Read MoreI would like to think that I am still learning from life’s experiences and by doing this I will grow in the Lord and be able to help others along the way. I was talking to one of my doctors the other day and he said you need to remember those things you have experienced in the past few weeks as they will give you the ability to preach the Word and have life experience to bring it to where we are today.
Read MoreIn today’s world I am afraid we have become so accustomed to the blessings of the Lord that we take them for granted. Even children today are so accustomed to getting stuff that they are not grateful for what they receive. They receive more in one month than we used to receive in a whole year and I for one was grateful for everything I got.
Read MoreWe are nearly at the end of the fall foliage, some places are still colorful. They also declare God’s glory. It has been called God’s coloring book. But to a lost world they have no clue that it is God that makes all this beauty.
Read MoreAgain Strong’s tells us that righteous is: holy, innocent, just, meet. So who might we consider as righteous? Jesus was the only righteous one that was born righteous and died righteous. Hence the only righteous men are the ones that have accepted Jesus as Savior and His righteousness makes them righteous.
Read MoreConsider your ways and see if they line up with the Lord’s ways or man’s ways. If they don’t line up with God’s ways repent, and get on the way of righteousne
Read MoreYou won’t get revived at a ballgame or sitting on the couch watching whatever you watch. You won’t be revived sitting on the lake or sitting in the woods. But you just might get revived if you go to the house of the Lord and hear the Word. We all say we want revival but are we willing to deny ourselves and put forth the effort to be in a place where there will be singing, scripture, praying and preaching.
Read MoreWe are always taking sides in life. It may be arguments, politics, family problems or sports. We all are prone to take sides.
Read MoreIn Hebrew the word fear has a meaning of fear, reverence and dreadful. We all should reverence the Lord and understand the consequences of disobedience of Him and fear Him for He is all mighty and all powerful. The scripture below tells us it is this.
Read MorePaul wrote to the Romans that it was high time to awake, knowing the time. We can look around us and see how bad things are in the world. We must know that we are living in the last of time. It maybe closer to midnight than we realize.
Read MoreAre you faithful to your local Church? If you hold a position, whether it be a deacon, teacher, usher or just one that opens the door for folks, are you faithful? It is hard to expect others to be faithful if you are not setting the example how should you expect anyone else to be faithful.
Read MoreMany say this train of thought just came into existence in the early 1800’s but I submit that Paul was looking for the great catching away in his day. Again in verse 17 he says “we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them”, Why would there be a catching away of the living you may ask? The scripture below tells us why.
Read MoreI have said in times past that I trust the Lord, but, in retrospect I realize that I never totally trusted Him. Oh, I trusted the Lord with my salvation, but, in looking back I see where I have many times trusted in others’ advice, circumstances and numerous other things.
Read MoreListen friend if you are in a storm today or distressed look to the Lord and let him encourage you in this time. Many is the time when I have encouraged myself just by seeking the Lord and telling Him all about the trouble. Guess what? He already knew all about it
Read MoreAmerica was founded on the freedom of religion and that religion was the Christian faith. But in this day it seems that every other so called religion is given more heed than the true religion which is faith in God through his darling Son Jesus Christ.
Read MoreMany today are like this rich young ruler. They want to be saved and escape Hell but they just aren’t willing to do what is required, which is not really that much. You have to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and confess that faith openly
Read MoreAnd every member has an important role that only they can carry out Everyone is not a preacher or teacher but there is a role for you to play As Bro Mike McCoy says “you may be only a freckle on the little toe but you are a part of the body that is needful”.
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