Put off the old – Put on the new (Ephesians 4:22-24)
Ephesians 4:22-24 "...to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness." As a Christian and a follower of Christ, ...
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Understanding the Promises of God (2 Peter 1:4)
Often times people can get so disappointed with God because of all the promises that God has given to us in the scriptures and we expect God to answer all of our prayers according to our timeline and in the method of our choosing. Question yourself at this point, Is it really God who is letting you down or are your ...
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The Lion and the Lamb (John 1:29, Revelation 5:5)
Introduction Below we see two "Behold's" 1. John 1:29 "The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" 2. Revelation 5:5 "Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its ...
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Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22-23)
Today I would like to look at what the Bible has to says about two very important aspects of our Christian living. One is 'obedience' and likewise the other is 'sacrifice'. These two qualities are foundational for a faith filled walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. Although both qualities are as important as each other, if you ...
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The Saving Hand of God (Isaiah 59:1)
Today, I would like to look at two passages of scripture that show us the goodness of God to those who trust in Him. As we look into this passage what it will reveal to us is that we worship a God who is our Heavenly Father, a God of provision and a God who answers prayer with a mighty hand. The first passage we will look ...
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The Wonder of the Cross (Saving Sacrifice | Shining Example)
Communion – The Wonder of the Cross (Mark9:15, Hebrews 12:2) As we take communion this morning, may we never lose the wonder of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross on Calvary. Communion should never become a ritual act, but every time we partake of the bread and the juice, we are remembering the body of Christ ...
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Created for God’s Glory (Isaiah 43:7)
Isaiah 43:7 "everyone who is called by my name, whom I have created for my glory, whom I formed and made." INTRODUCTION Often times we can ask ourselves this question, why has God created us? What is the purpose? What do the scriptures have to say in regard to this matter? Scripture points out that all things are ...
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