Given by Len Martin on September 28th, 2018. What do the burdens we bear in life today, have to do with the Millennium? The actual burden may have nothing to do with the Millennium at all, but how we handle the burdens of life may.
Given by Len Martin on February 6th, 2021. While we know that physical sleep is necessary for good health, spiritual sleep is a danger that the Bible warns us to guard against. We recognize it is a great blessing if we live in a nation that grants religious freedom, but if we're not staying alert, it can also lull us into complacency. Perhaps it's time to take an honest look at our present spiritual condition to help prevent us from falling asleep to a satanic lullaby.
Given by John Elliott on November 19th, 2022. Clear away everything you believe about what a marriage should be like. In its place, let's start from the beginning of the Bible and let God define what a godly marriage is to be. No matter one's age, gender, or marital status, a godly marriage is what every baptized member is to have, now. Let's be sure we are doing our roles right in God's eyes.
Given by John May on Oct 5, 2022.
Even for Christians, overcoming the spirit of Satan is an ongoing, daily struggle. Overcoming the spirit of Satan requires that we actively engage in four "habits of the Christian life" as follows: 1. We must practice obedience to God's word. 2. We must pursue righteousness. 3. We must demonstrate humility. 4. We must embrace God's deliverance through Christ's sacrifice.
Given by William Bradford on oct 13, 2022.
Christ counsels the Church at Philadelphia to HOLD FAST what you have that no one may take your crown. What is the crown and what does the Bible tell us to HOLD ON to that we may finish the race and receive our crown of glory?
Given by Rod Foster on Oct 12, 2022.
Peace will come when man is reconciled to God. To obtain that goal we personally are given opportunity to be reconciled to others in our lives--often a lofty goal. The principles we are learning will be good for all eternity.
Given by Ed Dowd on Oct 13, 2022.
We are accustomed to having rules of approach in many areas of daily life; but for some reason, many think they can approach God on their own terms. God wants us to approach Him, but to do it by His rules--rules that are a standard for humanity forever.
Given by John May on Dec 25, 2021.
Part Two of this examination of God's servant Aaron focuses on the last two of four lessons that we can draw from Aaron's life. We, as fellow saints of the Lord, should consider how Aaron's experiences can apply to our calling today to serve God and His people.
Given by John May on November 27, 2021.
Part One of this examination of God's servant Aaron focuses on the first two of four lessons that we can draw from Aaron's life. We, as fellow saints of the Lord, should consider how Aaron's experiences can apply to our calling today to serve God and his people.
Given by Brian Shaw on Jul 22, 2017. The “faithful” of God are those who live worthy of His trust. They reliably endure in performing what God entrusts to them.
Given by Brian Shaw on Jul 8, 2017. The “chosen” of God are those who respond to His invitation with a contrite heart and who tremble at His word.
Given by Brian Shaw on Jun 17, 2017. The “called” of God are those to whom He extends an invitation into His kingdom, His Holy Family.
Given by Brian Shaw on Mar 12, 2022. Though many know of the 1st resurrection, only those who are preparing for it can understand it.
Given by Brian Shaw on Oct 30, 2021. Only those who live the truth in love will recognize the nature of the woman and the beast of Revelation 17. For all those who do not, these two will remain a mystery.
Given by Brian Shaw on Aug 7, 2021. Only those who are on a path to developing the character of God will embrace the value of understanding any of the mysteries of God, including the mystery of the seven stars and lampstands.
Given by Brian Shaw on Jun 26, 2021. For those who are not in Christ, the calling of Gentiles as heirs remains a mystery.
Given by Brian Shaw on Jun 5, 2021. Repentant believers who are immersed in Christ and led by His Spirit into all truth, understand and learn to fight their human nature. For all others, lawlessness remains a mystery.
Given by Brian Shaw on Apr 17, 2021. Godliness is the reverent behavior of God’s elect in their active and dignified effort to emulate Him.
Given by Brian Shaw on Mar 20, 2021. Christ in His Church is a mystery that is only revealed to those that are led by His Spirit to live by His every word.
Given by Brian Shaw on Mar 13, 2021. Human society in general has never really understood the sanctity and purpose of God’s design for marriage. Why?
Given by Brian Shaw on Feb 27, 2021. “The Faith” is so much more than simply believing IN Christ. It is a life-long practice of developing the faith OF Christ.
Given by Brian Shaw on Jan 30, 2021. Many may profess Christ as King, but when they ignore the tenants of His Law, reject the full extent of His Jurisdiction, and fail to model the behavior expected of His Subjects, they reveal that the Gospel of the Kingdom of God is still a mystery to them.
Given by Brian Shaw on Dec 19, 2020. What about our Savior cannot be understood by those who only profess Him?
Given by Brian Shaw on November 28th, 2020. God’s wisdom is only understood by those who are faithfully practicing His wisdom.
Given by Brian Shaw on Nov 7, 2020. For the vast percentage of humanity in this age, God’s will is a mystery, but God reveals His will to those that are in Christ, who strive to make His will their own.
Given by Brian Shaw on Oct 31, 2020. God's existence can be recognized in His creation and His substance can be studied in His word, but God must reveal His essence.
Given by Brian Shaw on October 24, 2020. The privilege and responsibility of knowing God's mysteries.