We are going to look at some things that every Christian believes but don't always have much of a significant impact on their life. I warn you upfront, you are not going to hear anything new or profound. But these are truths that are essential to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Solomon assures his readers that God works on a timetable in fourteen statements. He is at work in every one of our lives, accomplishing His plan for each of us. Because God has His timetable, it is important for us to be conscious of how His...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What is Solomon talking about? I believe he describes a prevalent condition that we as humans deal with. Examining the words Solomon uses reveals he describes what we commonly call depression. My first impression was, what would Solomon know about...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We look today at an event in the childhood of Jesus. Luke 2 jumps from His parents taking Him to the Temple for His circumcision to when he is twelve years old. We look at this account to learn how dangerous it is to lose sight of Jesus.
Was Pilate correct to nail the sign above Jesus’ head on the cross, Jesus of Nazareth the King of the Jews? It is very doubtful that Pilate really had any clue what he was doing. His motive was probably to provoke the Jewish leadership. Can...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We all certainly have much to be thankful for. We have a great God who gives and gives to us. He is always more than generous to meet our needs. It is easy for us to take God’s blessings for granted. He does so much for us that we can get to...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Those are tremendous words. They are an incredible challenge from the apostle Paul. This week, we will hear such words a lot around our church, our family, and friends who are Christians. We will also hear such declarations from celebrities and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It would indeed be wonderful if all men were coming to Him. Thankfully, many were coming to Jesus but, were all coming to Jesus? No. Many were antagonistic to Jesus. Many went to Him for the wrong reasons. Many wanted Him to fail. Some wanted Him...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Have you ever struggled with the overwhelming uncertainties of life, especially in these present times? Anything and everything in our lives can change in a moment. Our lives can change in a moment and sometimes never be the same. The course of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
This is a very familiar verse of Scripture. It has given great comfort and encouragement to countless Christians over the centuries. I fear, though, at times, we quote it like a sort of divine “mantra.” What do I mean by that? If we...[ abbreviated | read entire ]