1 Corinthians 1:17 ESV “For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” Divisions and Unity There are many controversies within the church regarding certain beliefs or concerning what church denomination or pastor to … Continue reading Emptied of Its Power
The Word of Christ in You
Summary Colossians 3:1-11 We, as followers of Jesus, are to set our minds on things of the kingdom of heaven not on things of this earth, and not of our flesh. For we have died with Christ to sin and our lives are now hidden with Christ in God. Jesus is now our life, not … Continue reading The Word of Christ in You
Old Self or New Self?
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 Old Self or New Self?
Timeless Truths
An Original Work / November 19, 2020 Timeless truths will not forsake Working now to souls awake Sinners needing cleansed from sin Holy Spirit live within Knocking, knocking at their door Getting them to sin abhor Finding Jesus now their hope Live with Him, now life they cope Timeless truths now dwell within Helping us … Continue reading Timeless Truths
Joy in the Journey
Psalms 95:1-2 ESV “Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” The Lord does not require that we have beautiful sounding voices with … Continue reading Joy in the Journey
Ungodly Counsel
Psalms 1:1-2 ESV “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” Who are the wicked? They are … Continue reading Ungodly Counsel
He Opens Prison Doors
Many signs and wonders were being done by the apostles. More than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women. And many people were being healed of their sicknesses and their afflictions. Acts 5:17-18 ESV “But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the … Continue reading He Opens Prison Doors
Not of this World
Summary John 17:1-13 Jesus Christ, God the Son, was praying to God the Father. This is while Jesus was still on the earth. But he was getting ready to go to his death on a cross for the salvation of human souls in order that he might deliver us from our slavery to sin and … Continue reading Not of this World
According to His Plan
Acts 4 Summary (quoted passages in ESV) John and Peter were proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, and they were instrumental in the healing of a man lame from birth. The rulers in the temple of God were annoyed with them, though, so they arrested them and put them in custody for the next day. … Continue reading According to His Plan
We Cannot But Speak
Summary Acts 3 (quotations in the ESV) Peter and John, the Lord’s disciples, were instrumental of God in the healing of a man who was lame from birth. The people were amazed at this, so Peter let them know that this man was not healed by their power. It was by faith in the name … Continue reading We Cannot But Speak
Run With It 