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Life is full of experiences. From the moment we are born to the day we die we will have experiences. Experiences are powerful. This is extremely important for us to understand. to some this is a “no-brainer”. To others experiences are a necessary evil. Experiences can shape us for the good or be very…

Four Steps of Study Repetition Concentration Comprehension Reflection I did not come up with these steps something I learned whenever ago Repetition Concentration Comprehension 1. Reading In Robert Mulholland book Shaped by the Word he discusses to ways to read the Bible Informational and Formational.…

Doctrinal and ethical choices now have eternal consequences.

Proper perspectives on Spiritual Practices lead to the Father's glory and our reward.

A Call for Spiritual Wholeness (4:1-10) From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Through verses 13-18 of Chapter 3, James is preparing a way to rebuke the contention, and quarreling among the Church. In verses 13-18, he posed a question…

Introduction General: I might be doing all the right things—building joy, hesed , and group identity with other believers, learning the values and truths of Scripture, and watching others live out those values as I update my mental library of Christ-like examples. And yet, there are still times when…

We’re starting a new series this morning where we’re going to be looking at the the book of First Peter. As we do that, I want to give you a bit of background on this letter written by the disciples of Jesus. First, this is the same Peter who was a fisherman when he was called and left his nets, who…

When our values are despised (v.6) we can ask our good God to give us the ability (vv 7-11) to respond appropriates (v.12).

Scot McKnight says, “Theology prompts ethics. That is, beliefs about God and experiences with God undergird beliefs about what is right and wrong.” “Theology prompts ethics.” What we do follows what we believe, or at least that’s how it should work. I realize that doesn’t always happen; it doesn’t always…

Focusing on our Failures In my life enemies often point out our faults and our proclivities for going against the truth of who Jesus Christ is. I know that because of who I proclaim that I am, a follower of Jesus Christ who attempts my best to listen and obey His word others look more intently upon my…

Summary: Grace is not about what we do for God; it is about what God has done for us. INTRODUCTION TO GALATIANS 1. AUTHOR 2. RECIPENTS 3. PROBLEM 4. PURPOSE • AUTHOR OF THE LETTER: PAUL the apostle. We will talk more about Paul here in a few moments. • RECIPIENTS OF THE LETTER : Probably churches in…

We’ve made it to 1 Peter 3 , but we’re still talking about submission. Submission is the theme from 2:13-3:7. The principle of submission directly relates to the example and person of Jesus. His example is elaborated upon in 1 Peter 2:21-25 —the verses we’ve read twice or three times already. We’ve read…

Luke 12:51–59 (CSB) 51 Do you think that I came here to bring peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. 52 From now on, five in one household will be divided: three against two, and two against three. 53 They will be divided, father against son, son against father, mother against daughter,…

What is love? “Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person’s ultimate good as far as it can be obtained.” ― C.S. Lewis “Love, a term almost indefinable, is unconditional regard for a person that prompts and shapes behaviors in order to help that person to become what God…

No one need aspire to leadership in the work of God who is not willing to pay a price greater than his contemporaries and colleagues are willing to pay. True leadership always exacts a heavy toll on the whole man, and the more effective the leadership is, the higher the price to be paid. —J. Oswald Sanders…

The way of Jesus is the way of thriving.

I have titled our Revelation Series “There’s A man Going Round Taking Names” It’s a line from a song by Johnny Cash title “The Man Comes ‘Round” It is one of the last songs Cash wrote before his death. Both sung and spoken, the song makes numerous Biblical references, especially to the Book of Revelation…

The fall of Babylon, Rome!

Paul's final words of instruction to the Thessalonians as he concludes his letter.

Opening MANIFEST'O , noun [Latin manifestus, manifest.] A public declaration, usually of a prince or sovereign, showing his intentions, or proclaiming his opinions and motives; as a manifesto declaring the purpose of a prince to begin war, and explaining his motives. [Manifesto only is now used.] The…

The church needs saints and servants, not “leaders,” and if we forget the priority of service, the entire idea of leadership becomes dangerous. Leadership training must still follow the pattern our Lord used with his twelve. (J. Oswald Sanders) What does the headship in marriage call a husband to do…

The nine Beatitudes that open the Sermon on the Mount are endearing but also perplexing. How can Jesus say that those who are poor or persecuted are blessed? How can such persons be assured of the promises that Jesus says are theirs? Understanding the meaning of the Beatitudes is central to understanding the entire Sermon on the Mount.

When was the last time that you felt insulted? What does it reveal about you? We live in an age of outrage. outrage is a truly negative emotional experience that includes anger coupled with a public component, partly with the implicit function of outing a transgressor within some social community. -…

Justification Matthew 7:21-23 (NIV84) 21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and…

The Harlot and the Beast. The doom of Babylon.