If you are anything like me, being called a “Carnal Christian” is akin to being called cursed at. I believed that the two terms were completely incompatible. How could a “Christian”, someone with the indwelling Holy Spirit, live a carnal life? It just did not compute. You can go across America on any given Sunday … More Devotional/Study – “Carnal Christians” – 10/06/2025
1 Peter 2 1 Peter 2:16 CONTEXT This chapter consists of exhortations, in general, to a holy life; and, in particular, to obedience to superiors. It begins with an exhortation to lay aside various vices, which were unbecoming regenerate persons, ver. 1 and, agreeably to their character, as new-born babes, to express a desire after … More Sunday Sermon(s) Series – “Sojourners” – 04/27/2025
Matthew 6 Matthew 6:9 I have no intention in this study and sermons to investigate whether Matthew 6:9-13 should be called the Lord’s Prayer or something else. Suffice it to say, I do not feel this is worth falling upon our swords, nor do I feel its use fails to glorify God. By this, are … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Hallowed Be Thy Name” – 03/02/2025
ABUNDANT LIVINGThe whole secret of abundant living can be summed up in this sentence: “Not your responsibility but your response to God’s ability.” —Carl F.H. Henry (1913-2003), American evangelical theologian Bible Truth Behind the Quote: Paul, who knew he was weak in himself, said, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “Abundance” – 02/14/2025
2 CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 Yesterday’s devotional was titled “We Smell” referring to the last part of verse 14 which uses the words, aroma, fragrance, perfume, or savor depending on the English translation. Today’s sermon is a follow-up to yesterday’s post. I guess one could say we put the cart before the horse, as today we look … More Sunday Sermon Series – “TRIUMPHANT LIFE” – 09/01/2024
HOSEA Book of Hosea OVERVIEWS from Biblehub.com and GotQuestions.org —And thou shalt not be for another man; so will I also be for thee.—Hosea 3:3. MY soul, was not God the Holy Ghost representing, by the similitude of his servant the prophet’s marriage with an adulteress, the astonishing marriage of Jesus with our nature, and … More Sunday Sermon Series – 07/02/2023
EPHESIANS 6 Husbands and Fathers are an important theme in Ephesians 5 and 6 here is a list of verses where the Apostle Paul mentions them: Ephesians 5:22-2322 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and … More Sunday Sermon Series – 06/18/2023
ROMANS 12 Chapter CONTEXT from Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) One of the best commentaries I’ve read on Romans 12 is MacLaren’s Expositions Of Holy Scripture, below is the excerpt of v.12 OTHER RESOURCES: How can we be rejoicing in hope (Romans 12:12)? Happy in Hope, Patient in Pain, Constant in Prayer TOPICS: Americana, Christian Life, … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/03/2023
EPHESIANS 1 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: In this chapter we have, I. The introduction to the whole epistle, which is much the same as in others (v. 1, 2). II. The apostle’s thanksgivings and praises to God for his inestimable blessings bestowed on the believing Ephesians (v. 3-14). III. His earnest prayers to God in … More Sunday Sermon Series – 11/06/2022
1 CORINTHIANS 12 For CONTEXT read Gill’s Exposition INTRODUCTION TO 1 Corinthians 12 In a world that clearly tells us to focus on ourselves and the rest of the world be damned; I really like the following quote: Spiritual gifts are not a limited and defined group of activities spelled out in the New Testament. Rather, … More Devotional Thought for Today – 09/10/2022
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