ON BEING SPIRITUAL – (Part 4)

Ephesians 1:15-23; Hebrews 11 “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.” (vs. 18-19 NIV) There are modern-day examples

ON BEING SPIRITUAL – (Part 3)

Ephesians 1:15-23; Hebrews 11 “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.” (vs. 18-19 NIV) The mark of spirituality

ON BEING SPIRITUAL – (Part 2)

Ephesians 1:15-23; 1 Corinthians 4:10-16 “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.” (vs. 18-19 NIV) Carnality is the

ON BEING SPIRITUAL – (Part 1)

Ephesians 1:15-23 “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.” (vs. 18-19 NIV) Spirituality is what Paul is actually

GOD’S PLAN FOR VICTORY

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 “No temptation has overtaken you except which is common to humanity.  God is faithful, and will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape so that you are able to bear it. (v. 13  HCSB) In our

WHAT WILL A MAN GIVE?

Matthew 16:21-28 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship.” Rom. 12:1 One day it occurred to me what Jesus said in vs. 26, “or what shall a man “give”

THE WILL OF GOD- Part 3

Basics First, Then Particulars Romans 12:1, 2;  1 Thess. 4:1-3;  Ephesians 5:15-21 “Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship.  Do not be conformed by this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your

The Christmas Story

Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss

THE WILL OF GOD – Part 2

Tricked By Our Faith Acts 9:1-16 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” John 14:15 We must be careful about letting our faith boost us overly much.  Faith may try to make it easier for us by reminding us of these basic truths: we needn’t fear; we can trust the will of God. 

THE WILL OF GOD – Part 1

[Unconditional Surrender] Matthew 5:9-13; Ephesians 5:15-17 “Pay careful attention, then, how you walk – not as unwise people but as wise – making the most of the time, because the days are evil.  So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Eph. 5:15-17 When we pray the Lord’s Prayer, the only way