Fleeing Temptation and Sin Pt 1
Our society is saturated with suggestive images of sexual immorality. Everywhere we look and everywhere we go, it is flaunted as the way to live to find fulfillment: movies, television, clothing styles, billboards, newspapers, magazines, books, radio, conversations, etc. What are we to do?
Fleeing Temptation and Sin Pt 2
Displacing Your Doubts
I want to talk today about doubt, specifically about getting rid of your doubt.
Growing in Gratitude Part 1
Satan will often try to trap us in the prison of doubt, discouragement, depression and despair. Have you found yourself an all too frequent prisoner there? How can we avoid or escape the devil's prison of D's? Today we will discover another weapon for spiritual warfare for our victory.
Growing in Gratitude Part 2
It is important for us to take the time to reflect on God's blessing and give Him the thanks and praise that He rightfully deserves. Remember, He is worthy of praise regardless of our circumstances. Of the lepers in the story today, which one are you most like?
Growing in Gratitude Part 3
Do you realize that if God were to withdraw His goodness and mercy for one day, one hour, one moment, we could not live. In his book, Who Really Gives Thanks? Friedrich Bolinow wrote, "There is hardly any other quality of man that is so suited to reveal the state of his inner spiritual and moral health as his capacity to be grateful."
A Message for Mothers
There is not much information about Hannah, but what we do know reveals that she was a special mother. Hannah = gracious or graciousness; favor; (Ann & Anna). Hannah was one of two wives to Elkanah, a Levite. The other wife was Peninnah, who picked on and taunted Hannah because she could not have children and Hannah was favored by Elkanah. The story of Hannah is an example of how the most unpleasant circumstance can produce a blessing to the world.
Knowing, Loving, and Serving God
So what is God’s purpose for us as individuals and for us as a church? We are going to take our statement of purpose and look into what it means for each of us. My hope is that by the end of this series we will have a better understanding, a great grip and an internal motivation to be involved in pursuing or purpose as a church.
Training and Equipping Believers
Our time on earth is to allow us to be trained and equipped for eternity. Most of the time this happens, not in dramatic or powerful experiences, but in soft words and simple nudges from the Holy Spirit. When we hear His still, small voice, whether directly or through a teacher or preacher, we must cooperate with the Holy Spirit and respond in obedience. Obedience unlocks God’s power in our lives.
Loving and Serving Others
When we look into God’s word for purpose and direction in life, we will find that He has made it very clear. Our responsibility is to discover it and then to live it out. It’s not always easy, but we can do all things through God’s grace and power in our lives.