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”
Category Archives: Spirituality
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”
An Invitation to Change
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) Introduction I learned soContinue reading “An Invitation to Change”
Good News in Tough Times
Luke 2:7-10 Introduction This text describes some tough times. First, it was tax time. Time to pay those infamous taxes that make the middle class and the poor cringe. It was tax time. And in order to pay the tax, Joseph and Mary had to travel all the way back to Bethlehem, the city ofContinue reading “Good News in Tough Times”
Living in Exile
Matthew 2:12-15 Introduction Joseph and Mary were ecstatic; a caravan of kings from the East, from Midian, Ephah, and Sheba; those wise sages from the East had come bearing gifts for her son. Now this was extraordinary and the gifts, wow, the gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Isaiah said they would come: “Nations shallContinue reading “Living in Exile”
A Desperate Plea for Restoration
Psalm 80:1-3 Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth 2 before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh. Awaken your might; come and save us. 3 Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved. Move 1 “Our world isContinue reading “A Desperate Plea for Restoration”
With All These Hypocrites, Why Is the Church Still Standing?
Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. [Matthew 23:1-3] Introduction Jesus now speaks a word of warning directlyContinue reading “With All These Hypocrites, Why Is the Church Still Standing?”
BARRIER BREAKING ENTERPRISES 