1 Peter 5:5-7 ESV “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” … Continue reading Casting Our Cares on Him
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Past? or Present?
Ephesians 2:1-3 ESV “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, … Continue reading Past? or Present?
True Conversion Results in Genuine Change
Acts 8:1-3 ESV “And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged … Continue reading True Conversion Results in Genuine Change
A People for God’s Own Possession
1 Peter 2:1-3 ESV “So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” This message is for Christians and for those … Continue reading A People for God’s Own Possession
Do You Desire Jesus Christ?
Colossians 3:1-4 ESV “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. … Continue reading Do You Desire Jesus Christ?
What You Practice is Who You Are
Romans 8:1-8 ESV “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his … Continue reading What You Practice is Who You Are
Only the One Doing God’s Will
Romans 6:1-6 ESV “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried … Continue reading Only the One Doing God’s Will
Are You Being Abused?
Video Talk Isaiah 41:10 NIV “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Are you being abused? Are there people in your life who are taking advantage of you, … Continue reading Are You Being Abused?
God Forgets Not the Cry of the Afflicted
Psalms 9:9-12 ESV “The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion! Tell among the peoples his deeds! … Continue reading God Forgets Not the Cry of the Afflicted
Opposing Forces in Our Lives
Job was a righteous man who loved and who served God, but God gave Satan permission to inflict Job by touching all that he had, but to not touch him. So, in one day all of Job’s animals and his servants (but for a few) and his children were struck down, and they all died. … Continue reading Opposing Forces in Our Lives
Walking Wounded 