Empty Hands: Empty Heart

Scripture No one is to appear before Me empty-handed. ~Exodus 34:20, CSB Quote We make a living by what we earn: we make a life by what we give. ~Sir Winston Churchill If you have read the bible through, you have probably discovered the verse above and it is repeated three times: Exodus 23:15, 34:20…

Abraham The Prophet

Scripture “Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, know that you will certainly die, you and all who are yours.” ~Genesis 20:7, CSB Quote Living by faith includes the call to something greater than looking…

The Fate Of Rebels

Scripture They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have gone too far! Everyone in the entire community is holy, and the Lord is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the Lord’s assembly? ” ~ Numbers 16:3 (CSB) Quote Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft or Satan worship. ~Samuel…

Despising Others

Scripture He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else. ~Luke 18:9, CSB Quote Never look down on someone unless you are helping them up. ~Jesse James God, in His infinite wisdom, revealed the good news to the Bethlehem shepherds instead of revealing…

Healthy Fear

Scripture Moses responded to the people, “Don’t be afraid, for God has come to test you, so that you will fear Him and will not sin.” ~Exodus 20:20, CSB Quote I am a God fearing man who worships God with my heart and my life. ~Willie Stargell The highest motive for service is love but that…

Contentment

Scripture Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I do not get involved with things too great or too wondrous for me. Instead, I have calmed and quieted my soul like a weaned child with its mother; my soul is like a weaned child. ~Psalm 131:1-2, CSB Quote The harvest of peace is produced from the seed…

Shekinah Glory

Scripture On the day the tabernacle was set up, the cloud covered the tabernacle, the tent of the testimony, and it appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. ~ Numbers 9:15 (CSB) Quote The great distinction of a true believer is the indwelling Holy Spirit. How careful should we be, lest to…

Keep The Altar Fire Burning

Scripture The fire on the altar is to be kept burning; it must not go out. Every morning the priest will burn wood on the fire… Fire must be kept burning on the altar continually; it must not go out. ~Leviticus 6:12-13 (CSB) Quote Confession without repentance is just boasting. ~H. Eugene Bolton Corrie Ten…

Joseph, The Unsung Hero

Scripture Joseph, her fiancé, was a good man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly. ~Matthew 1:19, NLT Quote God loves obedience. ~James Nesbitt Joseph, the earthly father of our LORD, does not get much ink. I preached a short sermon on Joseph Sunday morning but…

Friendship

Scripture Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as much as himself. Then Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his military tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt. ~ 1 Samuel 18:3-4 (CSB) Quote There is nothing on earth more to be valued…