A Fool for God’s Glory II Corinthians 11:16-33 You may have heard this quote: “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.” No one is quite sure of the origin of this statement, but it makes a sharp point, and it agrees with many of […]
The Reality of the Resurrection Matthew 28:1-10 When God worked out His plan to bring us hope and peace, at the right time, He sent His Son, Jesus, into the world. Jesus lived a holy life as a man and then died on the cross shedding His blood for our salvation. In that way, God […]
God in the Hands of Angry Sinners Luke 22:63-23:12 On July 8th, 1741, New England Puritan preacher, Jonathan Edwards, preached his famous sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” In that sermon, he warned sinners about their precarious position outside of Christ. His text was Deuteronomy 32:35; “Vengeance is Mine, and recompense; […]
God in the Hands of Angry Sinners Luke 22:63-23:12 On July 8th, 1741, New England Puritan preacher, Jonathan Edwards, preached his famous sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” In that sermon, he warned sinners about their precarious position outside of Christ. His text was Deuteronomy 32:35; “Vengeance is Mine, and recompense; […]
A Godly Leader’s Judgment II Corinthians 11:7-15 Has anyone ever said to you, “Stop judging me!” In Matthew chapter 7 Jesus said, “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Is Jesus forbidding you and me […]
II Corinthians 11:1-6 Jealousy is a powerful emotion or passion. Solomon wrote in Proverbs 27:4, “Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?” Think about that. Anger and fury are violent emotions that often lead to bodily harm, but Solomon says jealousy is worse. Just what is jealousy? Often, […]
What Do You Boast In? II Corinthians 10:7-18 In Philippians 2:5 to 8 we read, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider [His equality with God something to be held on to], but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming […]
Missed Part 1 of “Who Is Jesus?” Find it here! Who Is Jesus? : Part 2 Isaiah 9:6-7 The Next CHARACTERISTIC (that helps us understand who Jesus is) is, His Empathy – Wonderful Counselor In this section of our text, the prophet gives several names to this child who is to be born. The first […]
Find Part 2 here! Who Is Jesus? Isaiah 9:6-7 He began His ministry by being hungry, yet He is the Bread of Life. He ended His earthly ministry by being thirsty, yet He is the Living Water. He was weary, yet He is our rest. He paid tribute, yet He is the King. He was […]
Engaging in Spiritual Warfare II Corinthians 10:1-6 A pastor friend of mine and his wife were visiting the country of Nigeria. They had gone to bed for the night and were sound asleep. All of a sudden, his wife cried out; someone or something was shaking her bed. So, they turned on the lights to […]
