Galatians 6
What Are You Willing To Give Up To Show Compassion For Those Around You?
”And behold, a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”“ Luke 10:25 The religious leaders constantly tested Jesus during His earthly ministry. In this case, we end up with a picture of Godly compassion. Let’s break this down. This line of questioning comes […]
Who Do You Work For?
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 NLT If you are a Christian, you work precisely where God wants you to […]
Who Are You Voting For? And Does It Matter?
Ephesians 6:12 NIVFor our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. We have election day coming up in a couple of days. The mailboxes are full of political messages from […]
Letters To Leaders – Truth, And Conviction
‘The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently […]
Parenting Through Proverbs – The Friendship Years
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” Genesis 3:1 NIV Pastor Emeritus Rurel Ausley put the finishing touches on the sermon series, “Parenting Through Proverbs,” at […]
Freedom – Forever Free
‘May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule—to the Israel of God. ‘ Galatians 6:14-16 […]
If You Are Looking For Encouragement, It Is Time To Encourage Those Around You
Romans 1:12 NLTWhen we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. This week’s theme that keeps appearing to me is fellowship, which is a vitally important part of the Christian life. Interesting about that is that the government is starting to loosen up […]
Let Your Faith Be Undeniable In The Face Of Undesirable Circumstances
Matthew 15:21-23 NLTThen Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely.” But Jesus gave her no reply, not even […]
The Struggles Are Real, But They Are There To Help You Grow Stronger
James 1:2-4 NLTDear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing […]