The Pivotal Piece
1 Corinthians 15
Without one pivotal piece, the entirety of Christianity comes tumbling down. Thankfully, there are many supporting details and truths surrounding this. Tune in as Pastor James preaches from 1 Corinthians 15 regarding the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
I want to be careful in the words I choose to warn fellow ministers about the danger of reductionism in our preaching and teaching. Dictionary.com defines reductionism as: “The practice of simplifying a complex idea, issue, condition, or the like, especially to the point of minimizing, obscuring, or distorting it.” Few things discourage young Christians, or those considering the faith, more than an over simplification of the many complex issues current residents of this planet are grappling with. (more…)
Because God is sovereign, His power is infinite, His purposes will be accomplished – and His promises WILL be kept.
I was a really skinny kid. To look at me now you wouldn’t know it, but my arms were like pipe cleaners and my legs like pick-up sticks. Really.
I was embarrassed at swimming parties and felt ashamed to wear my basketball jersey ‘cause my shoulders could barely keep the straps up. I remember going to picnics and participating in tug-o-wars with futility. A close personal friend, who was as strong as I was weak, could grip my wrists and slap me silly with my own hands. I know the feeling of physical weakness and it is very uncomfortable. (more…)
“…Make straight in the desert a highway for our God…” Isaiah 40:3
Preparation continues today with “make straight” in Isaiah 40:3. No more wasted steps…
When you don’t know where to turn, look to the exceedingly great and precious promises of God. Find encouragement in the Scriptures that you can put your full weight upon, as Pastor James teaches from 2 Peter 1:4.
“…Make straight in the desert a highway for our God…” Isaiah 40:3
The King will not be put in a box. Making a highway means leveling every high place, not just those which are convenient or comfortable. If you want the presence of the King more than the semblance of control, get ready…
“…Make straight in the desert a highway for our God…” Isaiah 40:3
Preparation continues today with “make straight” in Isaiah 40:3. No more wasted steps…
“Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low…” Isaiah 40:4
What are the ‘hills’ in your life? Those common things that hinder access to what the Lord wants to do? They’ve gotta come down… #getready
“Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed…” Isaiah 40:5
What mountains must be made low in your life today? Anything we elevate above God puts that thing at risk. But, as God prepares the highway and clears away the high places, Get Ready…