SACRIFICE YOURSELVES Hebrews 13:13-25 I. SACRIFICE OURSELVES IN PRAISE--HEBREWS 13:15 A. Praise is through Christ--13:15a. i. Without Christ we would not be able to worship acceptably. a. Ephesians 2:12-17--He broke the barrier down. b. John 4:23-24--He allows us to worship in spirit and truth. ii. 1 Corinthians 14:37 (note context)--His law for His worship. B. … Continue reading SACRIFICE YOURSELVES Hebrews 13:13-25
IDOLATRY AND THE TRUE GOD Acts 17:29-31
The terms we should use to describe much of what is going on in our culture is ungodly and hopeless, but God is yet near and offers hope. The ancient Greco-Roman culture of Bible times is perhaps more ungodly than our own sinful culture (Romans 1:18-32). The fall of that once great society reminds us … Continue reading IDOLATRY AND THE TRUE GOD Acts 17:29-31
WHO IS SATAN?
We have an adversary. He is generally called the Devil or Satan. His various names describe his wicked position. It is no accident that, within the pages of Scripture, Satan (i.e., our “adversary”; Zechariah 3:1) routinely is denominated by such unseemly designations as: (a) the devil (i.e., slanderer; Matthew 4:1); (b) “the god of this … Continue reading WHO IS SATAN?
ENCOURAGING FAITH–HEBREWS 11-12
"Encamped along the hills of light, ye Christian soldiers rise." We know faith is the victory, but the faith also provides an example for us of endurance and reward. While the Christians addressed were in danger of apostacy, today's Scripture challenges us to look to faith as an example, see faith as that which will … Continue reading ENCOURAGING FAITH–HEBREWS 11-12
MISSION MINDED CHRISTIANS Acts 13:1-3
Fredreich Nietzsche expressed his disappointments with life saying: "Where is my home? For it do I ask and seek, and have sought, but have not found it. O eternal everywhere, O eternal somewhere, O eternal--in-vain!" On the other end of the spectrum lies Michael Faraday. Faraday was an established and renowned skeptic, but he had … Continue reading MISSION MINDED CHRISTIANS Acts 13:1-3
GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH SUFFERING 2 Corinthians 11:23-28
Living below in this old sinful world Hardly a comfort can afford Striving alone to face temptation so Where could I go but to the Lord Where could I go oh where could I go Seeking the refuge for my soul Needing a friend to save me in the end Where could I go but … Continue reading GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH SUFFERING 2 Corinthians 11:23-28
CHANGE AND CHRISTIANITY
CHANGE AND CHRISTIANITY Acts 10:30-35 We generally like for things to stay the same. Change is a major obstacle in every facet of life—especially our religious views, habits, and traditions. However, God alone has the privilege of remaining as He is. Being perfect He cannot change and would no longer be perfect if He did … Continue reading CHANGE AND CHRISTIANITY
RAISING GOD’S SERVANTS 1 Samuel 1:24-28
“Then there were brought to Him little children, that he should put hands on them and pray…and Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 19:13-14 Jesus loved children and we do as well. We love children because of all … Continue reading RAISING GOD’S SERVANTS 1 Samuel 1:24-28
POWER OF THE GOSPEL ACTS 22:10-16
A post on http://www.athiestnetwork.com, posted on July 16, 2007 reads: “I’m confused…I always believed science would be the cure-all for my problems, but I don’t know if I can keep living without eternal life. I guess I’ll just have to find a way myself to make it through this meaningless existence. I just wish I … Continue reading POWER OF THE GOSPEL ACTS 22:10-16
POWER IN SUBMISSION Acts 8:32-39
God works powerfully in His servants as they yield to His will. Jonah is the perfect example of how God works through submission. God commanded Jonah to “rise up and go to Ninevah” (1:3). However, “Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord” (1:4). While running from God at sea, God … Continue reading POWER IN SUBMISSION Acts 8:32-39
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