The Self-destructive Nature Of Sin

Scripture Those who plot to destroy Me shall descend into the darkness of hell. They will be consumed by their own evil. ~Psalm 63:9-10, The Passion Bible Quote Payday, someday, it is woven into the fabric of the universe. ~R.G. Lee   Perry gave me a book two Sundays back, LETTER TO THE AMERICAN CHURCH,…

Preaching

Scripture I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling. And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. ~1 Corinthians 2:3-4, NLT Quote The creative power of redemption comes through the preaching of the gospel but never through the…

A Doubting Thomas

Scripture “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand into the wound in his side.” ~John 20:25, NLT Quote Demanding a sign proves the weakness and immaturity of our faith. ~Charles Stanley Thomas the apostle, often referred to as the twin,…

The Perfect Storm

Scripture The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his god. They threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. Meanwhile, Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel and had stretched out and fallen into a deep sleep. ~ Jonah 1:5 (CSB) Quote “Prayer does not fit…

God’s Glorious Plan

Scripture But God knew what would happen, and His prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed Him to a cross and killed him. ~Acts 2:23, NLT Quote When everything seems to be falling apart, God is at work accomplishing His plan. Calvary is proof! ~Ya’akov None of…

Piperism

Scripture Praise the LORD, all you nations. Praise him, all you people of the earth. For his unfailing love for us is powerful; the LORD ’s faithfulness endures forever. Praise the LORD! ~Psalm 117, NLT Quote I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone…

The Gospel Is For Everyone

Scripture Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Do you realize You offended the Pharisees by what you just said?” Jesus replied, “Every plant not planted by my heavenly Father will be uprooted, so ignore them.” ~Matthew 15:12-14, NLT Quote God has promised and provided a way for every person to receive forgiveness of sin and a…

Communication 101

Scripture But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them. ~I Corinthians 14:3, NIRV Quote Say what you mean and mean what you say but don’t be mean in the process. ~Image Quotes Obviously there were some folks at Corinth who were coveting the gift of tongues more than any other gift. Paul…

Go

Scripture So the master said to his slave, “Go out to the highways and country roads and urge people to come in, so that my house will be filled.” ~Luke 14:23, NET Quote If you really want to do something, you will find a way. If you don’t want to do something, you will find…