Titus 1:7-9 ESV “For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be … Continue reading Defiled Minds and Consciences
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Love Your Lord God
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 ESV “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Do you know what it takes to love God like this? Well, first of all we need to be in … Continue reading Love Your Lord God
Four Responses to The Word
The Parable of the Sower Mark 4:2-9 ESV “And he was teaching them many things in parables, and in his teaching he said to them: ‘Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. Other seed fell on rocky … Continue reading Four Responses to The Word
Hold On to the Truth
Revelation 3:7-8 NIV “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an … Continue reading Hold On to the Truth
I Pray this Would be the Time
Many false commitments That were not true to form. Many false confessions That not to Christ conformed. Many empty chatters That ne’er went anywhere. Many lies, deceptions, And not the truth was shared. Many staged professions Of faith, faith not sincere. Many times admissions Of sin, not truth in gear. Many are such wand’rings Of … Continue reading I Pray this Would be the Time
I Tell You Now with Tears
Philippians 3:17-21 ESV “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is … Continue reading I Tell You Now with Tears
The Work of The Ministry
Ephesians 4:1-3 ESV “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” What is … Continue reading The Work of The Ministry
Seek Good, not Evil, and Live
Amos 5:4-5 ESV For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: “Seek me and live; but do not seek Bethel, and do not enter into Gilgal or cross over to Beersheba; for Gilgal shall surely go into exile, and Bethel shall come to nothing.” If we are going to be followers of Jesus … Continue reading Seek Good, not Evil, and Live
At the Revelation of Jesus Christ
1 Peter 1:13 ESV “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” Preparing our Minds for Action Many professing Christians continually fall back into sin because they do not put this into practice. They are … Continue reading At the Revelation of Jesus Christ
We Implore You: Be Reconciled to God
2 Corinthians 5:11 ESV “Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.” What does it mean to fear the Lord? It certainly means to be in awe of him, to show him respect and honor, … Continue reading We Implore You: Be Reconciled to God
Run With It 