Have you ever noticed that when you attempt to focus spiritually and you strive to draw near to God, that often, trials will arise? Try to be faithful and obedient to God and you will find hindrances along the way. Let us discuss this issue.
It is my desire to remind you of a few brave Christian soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the Lord. Inasmuch as we would honor those who suffered and/or died for our national liberties, we ought to honor those who suffered and/or died for our spiritual beliefs.
The text before us is a very familiar one. It is my desire to consider the teaching found in this verse; I wish to exhort each one of us to search our hearts and to ensure we are in possession of the gift of God.
It is my objective to revisit one of the most common Bible stories and refresh your memories and renew your zeal to follow God. May we remember. May we learn. May we take heed.
My subject for today is forgiveness. It is my objective to speak on this topic so that you would learn to forgive, and why you should do so.
Spiritual leaders, you are to "take your people or your organization from where they are to where God wants them to be." Thus, I offer the premise, there is a place God wants us to be. It is my objective to encourage you to move from where you are to where God wants you to be. As a church, that we move from where we are to where God wants us to be.
Prayer is a necessary portion of our Christian life. Prayer is communication with our Lord. Yet, it seems that one of the hardest tasks in Christian service is that of prayer. May we look into these verses and be encouraged to pray.
Have you ever been asked a question and you couldn't answer it? I know it has happened to me. One thing I know, I want to always be able to express the hope that lies within. Can you talk about Jesus? Can you tell others how to be saved?
Two things emerge from this text. One, there is an evangelistic aspect. Two, there is an interactive aspect - specifically, spiritual fellowship. My objective is to consider both aspects of our text.
Today is resurrection Sunday; we recognize Jesus was crucified and buried, and that He rose again the third day. We believe He ascended into Heaven. We believe He is coming to Earth again. History has shown that some people thought they figured out the time of His return. We know they were wrong. But, I wish to make it clear, Jesus is coming again (see, I Thess. 4:15-17; Matt. 24:42-44). It is my desire to speak about the return of our Lord, and our responsibility to be faithful while He is away.