John 14:16-24 (ESV) John 14:16-24 (RVR 1960) Context: Yesterday we discussed how Jesus promise to send a replacement Helper/Comforter to the Apostles and Disciples. Today we expand on that some: v.18 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Here again Jesus reiterates His promise but in a different manner. I like … More Daily Devotional – The Holy Spirit Part II
I finished off the last piece of Pecan Pie from Thanksgiving last night, but every once in a while a need a little slice of humble pie to remind me that God is the one deserving all the glory. – Mike
The Church Really Can Strengthen Marriage (in fact, only the church can) by: John Stonestreet & Roberto Rivera Between 2014 and 2017, the divorce rate in Jacksonville, Florida, and surrounding Duval County fell 24 percent. Of course, divorce rates are falling nationally already, possibly because fewer people are bothering to get married. Still, 24 percent is a huge number, … More The Church Really Can Strengthen Marriage
Smith Electrified London with New Flood Account George Smith engraved bank notes by day. At night he studied newly discovered cuneiform tablets–clay writings dug up in the Middle East. After publishing several keen observations, George was appointed as an assistant at the British Museum. That is how he stumbled across a fascinating find from the … More Today in Church History
Nearly every person—religious or not—has heard the phrase, “Prayer changes things.” But do they really believe it? They should, says American Pastors Network (APN) President Sam Rohrer, because God has made it clear that He answers prayer. Proper prayer can turn the head of God,”¹ Rohrer said. “Proper prayer by God’s people can turn back the judgment of … More Does Prayer Really Change Things?
John 14:16-24 (ESV) John 14:16-24 (RVR 1960) Over the next week or so (?) we will be looking at the Holy Spirit. I have not settled upon the exact topics but the first two (from John 14) are clear, the Promise of and the Roles of. CONTEXT: John has just finished telling of Jesus’s most … More Daily Devotional – The Holy Spirit Part I
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And thus the churches were filled with unregenerate members! (Arthur Pink, 1886-1952) Many of the pulpiteers of the past fifty years acted as though the first and last object of their calling was the salvation of souls, everything being made to bend to that aim. In consequence, the feeding of the sheep,…
In his book The Cross and Christian Ministry, D.A. Carson writes about a profane activity that occurs in some churches. His words are eye-opening, to say the least. Indeed, these are some of the most convicting words I have read in a while. You can find Carson’s words below. “We have become so performance-oriented that … More D.A. Carson on a Profane Activity During Sunday Worship
Desde el cabo de la tierra clamaré a ti, cuando mi corazón desmayare. Llévame a la roca que es más alta que yo, (RVR 1960) THE HIGH ROCK A SERMON INTENDED FOR READING ON LORD’S-DAY, MAY 26, 1901. DELIVERED BY C. H. SPURGEON, AT NEW PARK STREET CHAPEL, SOUTHWARK, ON A THURSDAY EVENING, EARLY IN … More Sunday Sermon – Lead Me to the Rock
When Men Claim What Belongs to Women by: John Stonestreet & G. Shane Morris Nothing describes the social pressure to conform better than Hans Christian Andersen’s parable, “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Do you remember it? An emperor hires two weavers who claim they can make a garment so fine it’s only visible to the very wise. Of … More BreakPoint: Are there Limits to Denying Reality?
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