Author Archives: Earl J. Griffin, Sr.

Not Without Opposition

“because a wide door  for effective ministry has opened for me  — yet many oppose me.” [1 Corinthians 16:9, HCSB] No great opportunity to make a difference for Jesus comes without opposition.  And you wonder why them good church folks can give you a thousand reasons why something could not or should not be done.Continue reading “Not Without Opposition”

Church Emphasis “Most are laboring for

Church Emphasis “Most are laboring for the Seed when they should be laboring for the harvest.” ~ Oral Roberts Churches spend so much time raising funds to pay expenses, they forget that they should be spending funds to win souls. I declare that if a church concentrates on winning souls, making disciples, God will provideContinue reading “Church Emphasis “Most are laboring for”

Toward a Wonderful Marriage “Husbands,

Toward a Wonderful Marriage “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her to maker her holy, cleansing her with the washing of the water by the word.” That means commit to your wife and render her the due benevolence you vowed to give her when you made thatContinue reading “Toward a Wonderful Marriage “Husbands,”

The Church:  A Place for Forgiveness and Freedom

Introduction It is said that one night in a church service, a young woman responded to God’s call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior.  The young woman had a very rough past, involving alcohol, drugs, and prostitution. But the change in her was evident. As time went on she became a faithful memberContinue reading “The Church:  A Place for Forgiveness and Freedom”

On Becoming The New You

“It is God who works in you to will and to do of God’s good pleasure. ” It is said that for almost 100 years, a huge piece of flawed Carrara marble lay in the courtyard of a cathedral in Florence, Italy. Then, in 1501, a young sculptor was asked to do something with it.Continue reading “On Becoming The New You”

Triumph over Traps

Daniel wasn’t sabotaged because he was slothful.  It was his success in whatever position God allowed him to hold that caused him problems.  Success breeds haters as well as supporters. Daniel’s enemies used his faithfulness against him not his work ethic.  They observed him, discovered his routine,  and then set a trap for him. JesusContinue reading “Triumph over Traps”

It’s Time to move to the Next Level

Text:  Deuteronomy 2:1-3 Introduction The children of Israel had taken 40 years to complete a journey, which should have taken only a few days.  God charged them to move into their land of promise, but they refused.  They tried to remain encamped on the top of the Mount Horeb.  And if they couldn’t stay whereContinue reading “It’s Time to move to the Next Level”

A Call to Follow, Not a Call to Lead

Mark 1:16-20 16 One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. 17 Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”Continue reading “A Call to Follow, Not a Call to Lead”