Importance of the Word Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. When we think about this verse we often focus on applying it to the paths we take and decisions we make in our life. God’s Word functions like this: it does not flood tomorrow with blinding clarity but faithfully illuminates where our foot falls today. It can correct immediate dangers of sin, expose hidden pitfalls of pride and unbelief, and guides each decision in righteousness. T

1 Peter 1:6-9 6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 9 Receiving the

Psalms 25:15 - “ Mine eyes  are  ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net. ” It’s a joy for a Christian to hear the name of Christ proclaimed so often during the Holiday season. But for the world, as soon as New Years has passed, the focus shifts back to labor and production. With all the pressure from the world to put in more effort to offset the days lost during the holidays, it is easy for a saint to feel pressured to give more to the carnal world an

5).  And now,O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.  6).  I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.  7).  Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee.  8).  For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that

Remember Me Luke 23:42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. Hanging on the cross next to the Lord Jesus was a condemned man dying. He looked to the Lord and asked a great question: that was to be remembered by the Lord. To be remembered by the Lord is a personal thing. If you were looking at this man and his condition, you would think that he is doomed, but nobody knew that he had asked Jesus the greatest question you could ask: remembe

Hebrews 9:12- “Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained...

Proverbs 3:5-6 I. Trust His Person - Proverbs 3:5    A. We can trust His Character always.    B. We can trust His Promises always.  II. Trust His Path - Proverbs 3:5-6    A. We can trust His Wisdom fully.    B. We can trust His Leading humbly. III. Trust His Providence - Proverbs 3:6     A. We can trust His Timing patiently.     B. We can trust His Direction confidently. Close - The key to our Trust is found in Proverbs 3:1-4,                   Involving ourselves in the Word

Can We Handle Truth Ezekiel 33:31 And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. As I pondered on what the Lord gave Pastor on Wednesday evening, I just couldn’t help but think of how accurate this verse is in describing society today. Our text exposes the tragedy of religious hypocrisy that we see

1 Peter 2:18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.            The English word “froward” is found only one time in the New Testament in the King James Bible. It means to be warped, which is a distortion or deviation from what is right. The same Greek word is translated crooked and untoward in other passages (according to the context). A modern definition of the word means to be willfully contrary or not e

Exodus 20:18- “  “And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw  it , they removed, and stood afar off.” ” Without question, the presence of God will bring about great changes in the lives of those that cling unto Him. To others, even Christians, looking from without at one who is in the midst of the presence of God it can seem a fearful thing. When the presence of God is clearly evi

13).  Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;  14).  As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:                                        1 PETER 1:13-14 The apostle Peter knew challenging days lay ahead   for his fellow believers. So he reminded them about their security as children of God: They were chosen by Him

What A Great God Psalm 48:1 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Someone that is great is above average in their abilities. One of the things that makes Jesus great is his character. It’s hard to believe that there is someone that has never sinned nor had a bad thought, or even made a mistake, but Jesus has never done any of these. His concern for others would be something that would make him great. Jesus was so

1 Peter 1:23- “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.”...

Psalm 103:2 Intro- 1. David encourages himself to give thanks for his daily blessings. 2. He reminds himself of the many benefits God has given him. I. We should be Thankful for the Essentials of life.   A. I Timothy 6:8   B. Having food and shelter should make us Thankful.   C. Having clothes, shoes, bed, should make us Thankful.   D. What little things we take for granted. II. We should be Thankful for Everything in life.   A. I Thessalonians 5:18   B. All the good things i

Not About Fast Laps Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, In 1994, in a lower division of NASCAR, a driver took a yellow flag and the white flag at the same time. The yellow flag meant something was on the track, and everyone had to slow down. The white flag meant there was only 1 lap rem

1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.            There are some things about this verse that can be misunderstood. It is important to look at what the Bible says without adding words, taking away words, assuming things, or having preconceived ideas. The Bible clearly speaks the mind of God for it is his inspired (God breathed) word. As we celebrate this special day we call Thanksgiving, let us consider wha

Psalms 107:22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. This week I challenged the Teens Class to define thanksgiving. Many were aware of the Secular meaning, a holiday established in remembrance of the great act of kindness and sacrifice provided to the pilgrims by the indigenous people of America. The reason this is remembered is because without that act by the native peoples, the pilgrims likely would have died in the comi

29.  Jesus saith unto him, THOMAS, BECAUSE THOU HAST SEEN ME, THOU HAST BELIEVED: BLESSED ARE THEY THAT HAVE NOT SEEN, AND YET HAVE BELIEVED.   30).  And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:  31).  But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing, ye might have life through his name.                                            JOHN 20:29-31 (KJV)  What do

He’ll Be Back Luke 4:13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. The Bible has plenty to say about the devil. He has a lot of nerve to even try and tempt the Lord Jesus, and get him to sin against the Father. If he is bold enough to confront Jesus, be sure he will not fail to tempt any of us. The Bible describes the devil as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. The devil is very deceitful. He offers what seems to be something g

Psalm 56:12- “Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.”  *I am His because… I have His Vows! I know His Voice! I...