Philippians 3:8-9 “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …