Sermons on Psalms
Jesus Describes Acceptable Worship
Acceptable Worship
19 The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. 20 “Our fathers worshiped in this mountain, and you people say that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.” 21 Jesus said* to her, “Woman, believe Me, an hour is coming when neither in this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. 22 “You worship what you do not know; we…
Suffering In This Life
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.Philipians 3:13-14 Don’t be a prisoner of past: Live today in: Perseverance in the midst of suffering We will face hardships. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face…
Studies in Ephesians: Chapter 6, Part 3
Series Part 18
Studies in Ephesians 6Part 3 Preliminary Considerations; Review: It is imperative that we have a fundamental understanding of Satan and how he works because in everything that we do, we are a moving target to be taken out by Him. Satan’s demons who exist in a dimension that is unseen by the human eye (heavenly realms) continually watch us. They do this in order to find…
Studies in Ephesians: Chapter 6, Part 2
Series Part 17
Studies in Ephesians 6 Part 2 Preliminary Considerations: It is imperative that we have a fundamental understanding of Satan and how he works because in everything that we do, we are a moving target to be taken out by Him. Satan’s demons who exist in a dimension that is unseen by the human eye (heavenly realms) continually watch us. They do this in order to find…
Pathfinders: What Does God Expect of all Men and Women?
Pathfinders
What Does God Expect of all Men and Women? Developing a biblical profile. Before you enter into a serious relationship with someone that could possibly end up turning into a life relationship, you must first develop a biblical profile of what that person might resemble. There are three reasons that…
These Are Troubled Times: Philippians 4
These are troubled times. Background of the church in Philippi. Philippi was an important city in Macedonia. It sat on a major east-west highway called the Egnatian Way and it had a special status based on its history. As the Roman civil war neared its climax, the forces of Octavian and Anthony defeated the army of Brutus and Cassius on the plains outside the city. When…
Studies in Ephesians (Part 2)
Series part 2
What has God done for us that we should be followers of Jesus Christ? He has performed 6 activities that should drive us to be followers of Christ. Since God performed these six activities on our behalf, what should we be doing as followers of Christ? This is revealed in the prayers of the Apostle Paul who gives us 2 directives. Ephesians 1:15-23 NIV 15 For this…
What Does God Say About Money? (Principle 16)
Series Part 12
What Does God Say About Money? 25 Principles of finance that guarantee security and financial success. Review: God says that having a healthy view of money requires that we understand the harsh realities associated with either possessing or not possessing it. God says that acquiring His wisdom, that is, the ability to look at life from His perspective, is more important…
Easter Service
The Crucifixion of Christ and the Two thieves Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. 16 For surely it is not angels he helps,…
What Does God Say About Money? (Principle 8)
Series Part 8
What Does God Say About Money? 25 Principles of finance that guarantee security and financial success. God says that having a healthy view of money requires that we understand the harsh realities associated with either possessing or not possessing it. God says that acquiring His wisdom, that is, the ability to look at life from His perspective, is more important than the…