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If You Aren’t Fishing, Then You Aren’t Following
How many of you have ever gone fishing? As Christians, Jesus calls us to be fishers of men. As I read the Bible, especially the Book of Acts, it is clear to me that God desires His Church would grow. His … Continue reading
Posted in Topical
Tagged Christian, Church, Disciple, Evangelism, Grace, Great Commission, Jesus, Missions, Salvation
15 Comments
Christ and the Churches: Part 5 (Revelation 3:14-22)
Today, we are looking at Christ’s seventh and final message to the churches. This message from our Lord is certainly relevant to the church today! Laodicea, the Lukewarm Church (Rev. 3:14–22) Jesus is the truth and speaks the truth. He is “the … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Revelation
Tagged Church, Compromise, Habits, Jesus, Ministry, Priorities, Reality, Truth, Wealthy
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Christ and the Churches: Part 4 (Revelation 3:7-13)
We are still listening to what the Holy Spirit has to say to the churches. This message from Christ certainly applies to the church today! Philadelphia, the Faithful Church (Rev. 3:7–13) As most people know, Philadelphia means “love of the … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Revelation
Tagged Brethren, Church, Faithful, Jesus, Love, Ministry, Opportunity, Tribulation, Witnessing
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Christ and the Churches: Part 3 (Revelation 3:1-6)
Churches are people and human nature has not changed. As we continue our study, we must not look on these letters as ancient relics. On the contrary, they are mirrors in which we see ourselves! Sardis, the Feeble Church (Rev. … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Revelation
Tagged Church, Church Growth, Complacent, Jesus, Ministry, Remnant, Repent, Reputation, Sin
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Christ and the Churches: Part 2 (Revelation 2:12-29)
We are still listening to what Christ has to say to the churches because these messages belong to our day as well as to the first century. III. Pergamos, the Compromising Church (Rev. 2:12–17) 1. Approval (v. 13) Like their … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Revelation
Tagged Church, Compromise, Evil, Jesus, Jezebel, Judgement, Persecution, Tolerance, Unfaithful
5 Comments
A Very Special Book of Prophecy (Revelation)
Today, we are starting a new series in the Book of Revelation. Over the centuries, prophecies have come and gone; yet the Book of Revelation is still with us today. I can recall reading it as a child and wondering … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Revelation
Tagged Church, End Times, Jesus, Judgement, Persecution, Prophecy, Rapture, Second Coming of Christ, Symbolism
18 Comments
The Door to Heaven is Narrow (Luke 13:22-30)
This is a message that will tell you how you can go to heaven when you die. There are two doors after death: destruction or delight, and we choose which door we will pass through while we are alive; either … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Luke
Tagged Born Again, Eternal Life, Forgiveness, Heart, Heaven, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Salvation, Savior
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Lessons from a Blind Beggar (Luke 18:35-43)
None of us have ever seen Jesus with our physical eyes and we are blind until we come to Him, but Jesus is able to hear your cry from the roar of the crowd. He is listening for your voice, … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Luke
Tagged Cross, Faith, Jesus, Mercy, Messiah, Miracle, Opportunity, Repent, Salvation
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What Makes Heaven Rejoice? Part 2 (Luke 15:1-10)
Luke 15 contains three parables about lost items. In each story, extreme measures are taken to seek the lost; when each is found, there is great rejoicing. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Luke
Tagged Devotions, Forgiveness, Heaven, Jesus, Joy, Parable, Repent, Salvation, Saved
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What Makes Heaven Rejoice? Part 1 (Luke 15:1-10)
Luke 15 may be one of the greatest chapters in the entire Bible. It contains three parables about things that were lost and then found. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven experiences when … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Luke
Tagged Forgiveness, Good Shepherd, Heaven, Jesus, Joy, Parable, Salvation, Savior, Sinner
19 Comments
5 Portraits of a Real Disciple (Luke 14:25-35)
Jesus was getting closer and closer to the cross. People who wanted to see a miracle or get a free meal from Him were mobbing Him. The crowd following Jesus knew who He was, but they would soon be gone. … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Luke
Tagged Commitment, Cross, Death, Disciple, Jesus, Salt and Light, Servant, Submission, Surrender
24 Comments
The Truth about God: Part 3 (Luke 20:9-19)
What is God really like? Jesus tells a parable in Luke 20:9-19, which reveals four foundational aspects of the nature of God. In Part 1, we saw God is good. In Part 2, we saw God is patient and loving. … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Luke
Tagged Day of Judgement, Forgiveness, Holy, Jesus, Judgement, Punish, Revelation, Salvation, Sin
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The Truth about God: Part 2 (Luke 20:9-19)
What is God really like? Jesus tells a parable in Luke 20:9-19, which reveals four foundational aspects of the nature of God. In Part 1, we saw God is good. Now, we will consider two more truths about God we … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Luke
Tagged God, Heart, Jesus, Love, Patience, Repentance, Salvation, Sin, Truth
9 Comments
The Truth about God: Part 1 (Luke 20:9-19)
Most of us are familiar with product warning labels. A warning label is designed to protect us from harm. If there was a warning label attached to the passage of Scripture we are looking at today, it would read: WARNING – … Continue reading
Jesus, the Unwelcomed Lover (Luke 13:31-35)
Have you ever had your love rejected? It hurts when someone rejects your love, whether you are 13, 23, or 73 years old. Oh, the pain of rejected love! In today’s passage, I want you to see how Jesus’ love … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Luke
Tagged Compassion, Cross, Forgiveness, God, Grace, Jesus, Love, Protection, Salvation
19 Comments
False Faith (James 2:14–19)
Faith is a key doctrine in the Christian life. The sinner is saved by faith (Eph. 2:8–9) and the believer must walk by faith (2 Cor. 5:7). Without faith it is impossible to please God (Heb. 11:6) and whatever we … Continue reading
Posted in Book of James
Tagged Believe, Deeds, Demons, Eternal Life, Faith, Jesus, Love, Saved, Trust
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Paul’s Charge to Timothy: Part 2 (1 Timothy 6:11-19)
Today, we will be looking at the final section of chapter 6, where the Apostle Paul continues his instructions to Timothy on ministering to the various kinds of believers in the church (if you missed Part 1, I encourage you … Continue reading
Posted in Book of 1 Timothy
Tagged Apostle Paul, Church, Defending, Faith, Godly, Gospel, Jesus, Ministry, Pastor
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Essential Responsibilities of Pastor and Church: Part 1 (1 Timothy 1)
“Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.” That advertisement appeared in a London newspaper and thousands of men responded! It was … Continue reading
Posted in Book of 1 Timothy
Tagged Apostle Paul, Church, Doctrine, False Teachers, Gospel, Jesus, Leadership, Ministry, Pastor
16 Comments
The Secret of Contentment: Part 2 (Philippians 4:10-23)
In these verses, Paul names three wonderful spiritual resources that make us adequate and give us contentment. In Part 1, we saw the first resource: the overruling providence of God. Today, we will look at the next two spiritual resources. … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Philippians
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Circumstances, Faith, God, Gospel, Happiness, Jesus, Sacrifice
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The Secret of Contentment: Part 1 (Philippians 4:10-23)
“The trouble with him is he’s a thermometer and not a thermostat!” This statement by one of his deacons aroused the pastor’s curiosity. They were discussing possible board members and Jim’s name had come up. “Pastor, it’s like this,” the … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Philippians
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Circumstances, Confidence, God, Jesus, providence, Purpose, sovereign
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Living in the Future Tense (Philippians 3:17–21)
Having set forth his life ambition to be more Christ-like, Paul does not hesitate to tell the Philippians to follow his example. He wants them to imitate him. Surely, he does not mean they should imitate every single area of … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Philippians
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Cross, Future, Heaven, Home, Jesus, Priorities, Values
23 Comments
Learning How to Count: Part 2 (Philippians 3:1-11)
In Part 1, we saw the “things” Paul was living for before he knew Christ neither satisfied him nor gave him acceptance with God. He had to lose his “religion” to find salvation. He explains in this section there are only … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Philippians
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Christian, Faith, Jesus, Righteousness, Salvation
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Learning How to Count: Part 1 (Philippians 3:1-11)
Circumstances and people can rob us of joy, but so can things; and it is this “thief” that Paul deals with in Philippians 3. It is easy for us to get wrapped up in “things,” not only the tangible things … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Philippians
Tagged Bible, Faith, Flesh, Jesus, Joy, Law, Righteousness, Values, Worship
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The Ins and Outs of Christian Living (Philippians 2:12–18)
“Few things are harder to put up with,” wrote Mark Twain, “than the annoyance of a good example.” Perhaps the thing most annoying about a good example is its inability to accomplish the same achievements in our own lives. Admiration … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Philippians
Tagged Bible, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Joy, Light of the World, Prayer, Purpose, Salvation, Submit
19 Comments
The Great Example: Part 2 (Philippians 2:1–11)
Jesus illustrates the four characteristics of the person with the submissive mind. In Part 1, we saw the first two traits. Now, we will look at the last two virtues of the person with the submissive mind. He Sacrifices (2:8) … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Philippians
Tagged Attitude, Bible, Humility, Jesus, Joy, Sacrifice, Servant, Submit
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The Great Example: Part 1 (Philippians 2:1–11)
People can rob us of our joy. Paul was facing his problems with people at Rome (Phil. 1:15–18) as well as with people in Philippi, and it was the latter who concerned him the most. When Epaphroditus brought a generous … Continue reading
The Advance of the Gospel: Part 2 (Philippians 1:12–26)
God sometimes uses strange tools to help us pioneer the Gospel. In Paul’s case, there were three tools that helped him take the Gospel to the elite guards, Caesar’s special troops. In Part 1, we looked at the first tool: … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Philippians
Tagged Bible, Circumstances, Evangelism, Faith, Gospel, Jesus, Joy, preacher, Prison
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The Advance of the Gospel: Part 1 (Philippians 1:12–26)
Paul wanted to go to Rome as a preacher, but instead he went as a prisoner! He could have written a long letter about that experience alone. Instead, he sums it all up as “the things which happened to me” … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Philippians
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Evangelism, Gospel, Jesus, Joy, preacher, Single Mind, Witnessing
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True Christian Fellowship: Part 2 (Philippians 1:1–11)
Paul describes true Christian fellowship in three ways. In Part 1, we looked at the first way: “I have you in my mind.” Today, we will consider the next two ways. I have you in my heart (vv. 7–8). We … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Philippians
Tagged Bible, Fellowship, Fruit of the Holy Spirit, Heart, Jesus, Love, Mind, Prayer
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True Christian Fellowship: Part 1 (Philippians 1:1–11)
“How about coming over to the house for some fellowship?” “What a golf game! Man, did we have great fellowship!” “The fellowship at the retreat was just terrific!” That word “fellowship” seems to mean many things to many different people. … Continue reading
Posted in Book of Philippians
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Brethren, Church, Fellowship, Jesus, Joy, Salvation
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