Yesterday we saw God’s blessing on Abraham for going forward. Today we see the promise to Abram for his faithfulness. Faith takes trust and time. Abraham was faithful through it all. God promised offspring that would be as many as the dust of the earth but didn’t give them to him right away. In fact, Abraham…
Read MoreSometimes God asks us to take a step of faith. He wants to see us grow in our trust of him and for that to happen, it takes us doing something we haven’t done before. We need to go forward if we are going to continue to grow. Maybe you are at that point in…
Read MorePeter kept it very simple in his first sermon: “Repent and be baptized.” That is the start of our daily walk and living the Spirit-filled life. This starts the transformation process of sanctification. Peter instructed the crowd in this, and three thousand were added to the church. Each believer has to go through this. We…
Read MoreThe church is in need of more people who will uphold justice and speak the truth. There will be people who hate it and come against you, but there are those who need it. So many people are marginalized and oppressed. They need a voice who will speak out for them. Stand up for those who…
Read MoreKing David appointed Levites to minister before the Ark of the Lord. They were to extol, thank, and praise the Lord. They were to give praise to the Lord, to proclaim His name. That had to be an awesome job. To spend your whole day praising and worshiping the Lord would be a wonderful existence….
Read MoreIt was a busy time after the resurrection. Jesus was seen by more than five hundred people. He did spend a good amount of time with the Disciples. To equip them for the job ahead they were sent in the power of the Spirit. This was his designated group to spread the Gospel, and they would…
Read MoreThe behavior and character of a Christian are vital. How we conduct ourselves with those around us speaks louder than our words. Our witness depends upon it. We are to lead a dignified life full of peace. Being outspoken and argumentative are counterproductive to spreading the Gospel. God desires that app people be saved and how…
Read MoreThe sixth statement Jesus said on the cross is “It is Finished.” These powerful words completed the work of our salvation. Everything that Jesus needed to accomplish on the cross was done. All that was left was his resurrection from the grave. The atoning work of the cross makes us one with God again. Sin…
Read MoreJesus was hung on the cross between two thieves. The second statement Jesus made on the cross was to the thief “Today you will be with me in paradise.” In one of the greatest acts of compassion on a deathbed confession, Jesus tells the thief that he will be in heaven with him. Luke 23:39-43 One…
Read MoreJesus said seven things on the cross. The first statement Jesus said was: “Father forgive them they do not know what they are doing.” As we head towards Easter Sunday, I want to highlight some of the last sayings of Jesus. In those statements are some powerful themes that still speak to us today. Jesus…
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