To those who are willing to receive membership in the church is the "times of restoration of all things, whereof God spoke my the mouth of his holy prophets that have been of old" (Acts 3:21). The restoration of all things spoken of by Peter in Acts 3:19 is the time of the church which … Continue reading THE CHURCH SEEN BY THE PROPHETS
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The Eternal Purpose of God
THE CHURCH AS THE ETERNAL PURPOSE OF GOD The Apostle Paul recognized his great mission to be "to preach...the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make all men see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might … Continue reading The Eternal Purpose of God
UNLESS…. ACTS 27:31
While on a journey to be judged, a storm arose which threatened the ship entrusted with Paul and 275 others. God promised Paul that no life would be lost, but in order for them to be saved, they were required to stay with the ship. Some became fearful and tried to escape with the lifeboat. … Continue reading UNLESS…. ACTS 27:31
The Word of His Grace Acts 20:32
Preparing to step off the troubled shores of mortality for the peaceable Kingdom home, Jesus looked to John and charged him with the are of His own mother saying, "woman behold thy son" and "behold thy mother.". With his face painted by painful tears, Paul said goodby to the Ephesians eldership with these poignant, powerful, … Continue reading The Word of His Grace Acts 20:32
STAY CALM
Tony Dungy said, "People look at me and see a calm cool guy on the sidelines and I want them to know that my faith affects my coaching and everything I do." Trying times try our gentleness, meekness, and self control. If we can find a way to stay calm during a heated event, then … Continue reading STAY CALM
LEARNING HUMILITY DANIEL 5
LEARNING HUMILITY DANIEL 5 Nebuchadnezzar had learned his lesson. "Pride comes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before the fall" (Proverbs 16:18) & "one's pride will bring him low" (Proverbs 29:23). Nebuchadnezzar was taught to say, "His dominion is an everlasting dominion and his kingdom endures from generation to generation; all the inhabitants of the … Continue reading LEARNING HUMILITY DANIEL 5
LIVING STONES and the ROCK OF AGES Matthew 16:13-28
NPR reported that 2 suicide bombers had infiltrated the confines of two church buildings in north Africa last Sunday. 100 were wounded and 21 became martyrs in a moments notice. I wonder what the attendance for those two groups are today. I wonder how many decided to stay home. I wonder how many will never … Continue reading LIVING STONES and the ROCK OF AGES Matthew 16:13-28
Pray for me. Acts 8:24
And Simon answered, "Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me." Acts 8:24 Hearing a word of reproof, Simon pleaded "pray for me.". This surely is the humility God's people should pursue. All sin as Simon did. We desire that which is not ours. Our focus … Continue reading Pray for me. Acts 8:24
HE FIRST LOVED US 1 John 4:19
Joe Hubert Blue, a preacher born in 1875, recorded a history of his preaching this way: "I have been stoned, beaten with green walnuts, and with eggs. I have had dynamite put under the pulpit while I was preaching...yet have not begun to suffer what our Lord suffered." God's love for us and our love … Continue reading HE FIRST LOVED US 1 John 4:19
TRUST AND OBEY Daniel 3
If we are to trust God completely, we must trust God to protect and provide perfectly. Nebuchadnezzar asked, "who is that god that shall deliver thee out of my hands?" (Daniel 3:15). Daniel 3 presents a challenge to the power and faithfulness of God and the same challenges to His people. As God's people today, … Continue reading TRUST AND OBEY Daniel 3
Donnie's Dogmatics 