Nothing can rob us of our joy or the joy of fellowship faster than conflict. Whether minor disagreements or all out fights, when brothers and sisters are at odds individuals, families, and whole churches suffer. So, fighting for joy sometimes includes being a peacemaker. Today, Paul closes the letter to the Philippians by urging peace … Continue reading Philippians Chapter 4
Philippians Chapter 3
There are a lot of ways that Satan tries to steal our joy. Two are legalism and lawlessness. Legalism is the strategy of convincing us that there are non-biblical rules and regulations that we must live by. Lawlessness is the other extreme. This is the strategy that tries to convince us that since our sins … Continue reading Philippians Chapter 3
The End Times in Order, Jesus’ Return, But Where?
Jesus is coming! We are all looking forward to that. But where? That is the question I will be looking at in this video. The answer may surprise you! Just click on the image above or HERE. It will take you to the video. If you would like a copy of the PowerPoint slides used … Continue reading The End Times in Order, Jesus’ Return, But Where?
Philippians Chapter 2
Besides God's word, a good example is crucial for an effective and fruitful christian life. In today's reading in Philippians we not only learn about humility and unity but we are shown examples of humble men, beginning with the God-man, Jesus Himself. Click HERE to get a copy of the reading plan. Click HERE or … Continue reading Philippians Chapter 2
Where Christ Is Supreme, Colossians 2:8-15
Satan has a carefully crafted, well thought through, comprehensive and systematic plan to keep you ineffective and unfruitful. In other words, he is a schemer who wants to rob you of all that is yours in Jesus. On the heels of that bad news, I want to give you the good news. His plan has … Continue reading Where Christ Is Supreme, Colossians 2:8-15
Ephesians Chapter 6
If you have trusted Jesus as your Savior then you have been called aboard a battleship not a cruise ship. In this final reading in the Book of Ephesians Paul reminds us we are in a fight of cosmic dimensions. Don't give up. Don't forget you are on the front lines of a spiritual battle. … Continue reading Ephesians Chapter 6
Ephesians Chapter 5
Today's reading moves us into the last section of Ephesians. The first section, chapter 1, described the blessings of the church. Chapters 2 through 4 explained those blessings. These final chapters guide us into living out those blessings. The key principle in the christian life is to imitate God. We are to look to God … Continue reading Ephesians Chapter 5
Ephesians Chapter 4
While it is important to know the truth about the blessings we have in the church, it is equally important to live those blessings. Today we find the Spirit urging the church to live a life worthy of the glorious gospel we have received and believed. May we all, through the indwelling Spirit, live in … Continue reading Ephesians Chapter 4
Ephesians Chapter 3
Today we read Ephesians Chapter 3 and learn that the church is a cosmic witness of the power of God. The church is a unique cosmic witness. It was not revealed at all in the Old Testament. To use Paul's language, it was a mystery. Now, in the church age the mystery has been revealed. … Continue reading Ephesians Chapter 3
Ephesians Chapter 2
The themes in this chapter are grace, works, unity. We are saved by grace, to do the works God has stored up for us, and we are united with Christ and one another. As you worship with your church family this weekend resolve to be a force for unity in your marriage, in your family, … Continue reading Ephesians Chapter 2
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