When I hear of Hollywood couples who get together and then divorce rather quickly, I have to wonder what people are looking for in marriage. Do they understand that it’s a commitment? Do they understand that feelings will come and…
THE SON OF ABRAHAM ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, AND THE SON OF ABRAHAM ACCORDING TO THE PROMISE OF GOD.
God chooses and calls Abraham and promises to multiply his descendants. (Genesis 17:5) “5 No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you a father of many nations.” (Romans 4:17) “17 (as…
WHERE DOES FAITH COME FROM?
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. – Romans 8:5 As we have been spending time in the…
I GREW UP IN THE WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH. HERE’S WHY I LEFT
What’s it like to grow up within a group of people who exult in demonizing … everyone else? Megan Phelps-Roper shares details of life inside America’s most controversial church and describes how conversations on Twitter were key to her decision…
THE 3 MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF FAITH
More than two thousand people gathered in Portugal to listen to a word of faith ministered by Bishop Macedo. The meeting took place on December 20th and addressed one of the most important subjects in the Christian life: the prayer. A great difference…
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR FAITH
In teaching on the subject of faith, it is important to show people from the Scriptures that God has not blessed one person with more faith than He has blessed someone else. Folks often see someone prospering according to the…
LEST YE BE WEARIED AND FAINT IN YOUR MINDS”
Having all been richly nourished by this general conference, it is fitting to focus prescriptively on the few in the Church who remain spiritually undernourished, including those who have grown weary and fainted in their minds. (See Heb. 12:3.) A few…
WORKING IN LOVE IS WORKING IN THE GLORY
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled (Hebrews 12:15). In Exodus 23:25-26, God made certain promises to the children of Israel, who…
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF OUR FAITH – 1 PETER 1
Scriptures: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Sermon Focus: Listeners will be challenged to place their faith in Jesus. The insecurities of other types of faith will be contrasted by the consistency a faith in Jesus provides. Introduction In his book, Six Hours One Friday,…