An unfortunate effect of our emphasis on God’s grace is our dwindling focus on the connection between obeying God’s will and receiving His blessings. If we’re not living in the primary will God designed for us, then we will not be in the right place at the right time to do His work. And if … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 06/07/2023
1 Thess 5:11 1 Thessalonians 5 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: The apostle, having spoken in the end of the foregoing chapter concerning the resurrection, and the second coming of Christ, proceeds to speak concerning the uselessness of enquiring after the particular time of Christ’s coming, which would be sudden and terrible to the wicked, but … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 06/05/2023
A Display of Christ – (Part IX) by John Flavel Acts 3:22 Ver. 22. For Moses truly said unto the fathers, &c.] The Jewish fathers, the Israelites in the times of Moses. The Ethiopic version reads, our fathers. This phrase, unto the fathers, is left out in the Vulgate Latin and Syriac versions, and in … More Sunday Sermon Series – 06/04/2023
Last night my wife and I watch the movie “A Few Good Men.” In it, I was reminded that in the Marines as in life some folks are “Always Faithful” to the wrong things. The faithfulness of God’s perfect loyalty and consistency in being true to his name, his character, and his word. And as … More Saturday’s Soldier Devotional – 06/03/2023
If you ask most Americans and maybe most folks around the world today they associate wealth with money. If we have enough money we will be wealthy and happy. Yet one only has to look at the number of highly successful celebrities who have gone down the road of self-destruction to know this is a … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 06/01/2023
Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Throughout this country, people will remember not only the war dead, but all of their loved ones. You may have plans to visit a cemetery this weekend. This morning, we want to remember “Our Memorial Day,” the first day of the week as we assemble to remember the death of Jesus. … More Sunday Sermon(s) Series – 05/28/2023
JOSHUA 1 Chapter CONTEXT from Gill’s Exposition of the Whole Bible: Moses being dead, the Lord directs and encourages Joshua to take the command of the children of Israel, and go over Jordan with them, and take possession of the land of Canaan, and divide it to them; giving him gracious promises and strong assurances … More Saturday’s Soldier Devotional – 05/27/2023
This toon, “Martyr Hymn Sing,” is one of the few RefToons that is not based on any particular quote or person. The idea for this toon came from a compilation of accounts of martyrs who went to their death fearlessly praising the Lord. What a testimony! The dialogue between the martyrs suggests that “Death is … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/25/2023
Romans 8:14 Romans 8:12-17 ROMANS 8 Chapter CONTEXT from Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete): The apostle, having fully explained the doctrine of justification, and pressed the necessity of sanctification, in this chapter applies himself to the consolation of the Lord’s people. Ministers are helpers of the joy of the saints. “Comfort ye, comfort ye my … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/24/2023
Way of Life Literature Another key to fruitful church membership is to understand the difference between conviction and preference. Conviction is based upon a clear teaching of God’s Word. Preference is not. Preference is a personal opinion. A Christian can have preferences on all sorts of church matters, but he is not at liberty to … More Conviction vs. Preference in Church Matters
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