Brethren, I want to remind you during these trying times to keep your eyes on Jesus. It’s so easy with all the conspiracy theories and rebellion against everything from the government to masks, to get caught up in a fight you ought not to involve yourself in. Keep your eyes on Jesus my brethren. When […]
It goes without saying that demonic spirits are no match for the Holy Spirit of God. But that being said, demons are indeed very powerful and able to control and enslave individuals whom they possess. In our study today we will see both Jesus’ clear power and authority over demons and the demon’s ability to […]
Last week we covered Luke 6:27-36 and learned what real love looks like according to God’s word. This week we will look at what real faith looks like. How does someone who has real faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior behave? How does real faith act? Read carefully today’s text and understand […]
“Three Priorities for Our Church” There are many reasons churches are started and exist. Some are looking to simply provide a generic place of worship. Others desire to organize into a ministry of social service or reform. Still others feel their particular church offers something that no other local church offers by way of special […]
In today’s text (Acts 17:1-15) Paul will encounter a people who the author of the book of Acts labels, “fair-minded” (V:11). (“more noble” KJV “open minded” NLT) What distinguished these people as “more noble” or “fair-minded” than others? Luke gives two distinct characteristics. “They received the word of God with all readiness” – This means […]
“And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples… strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” Acts 14:21-22 What is the reason that Jesus went to the cross? Of course we know […]
In today’s text we see the boldness of Peter and John as they preached the Gospel to the intimidating leaders of their day. What gave them such confidence and boldness? It was the power and presence of the Holy Spirit of God upon them. “Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers […]
As we are back on track studying through the book of Acts we encounter a man who has been in a bad situation for a very long time. As a matter of fact he has been crippled all his life and he is now over 40 years old. He had no reason to believe this […]
In our final chapter of the Gospel of John we see Jesus repairing the damaged relationship between Himself and the Apostle Peter, and even more, commissioning Peter to Shepherd the flock of God. Peter would go on to become not only a great pastor, but a pastor of pastors. At the end of his […]
Shepherd to Sheep Peace of Mind and Heart In today’s text, Jesus promises His disciples “peace”… “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27, NKJV. It is interesting that […]