Out with the Bad—In with the Good

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things (Philippians 4:8, esv). You have to fight for your peace. Every day, negative, hurtful, harmful thoughts plague our minds, […]

But God Meant It For Good

WATCH  Great Buts of The Bible (Part 1) – But God Meant It For Good Genesis 50:20 The phrase “great but!” (not great “butt”) is about the most powerful conjunction in the English language – a truth hinge that opens the door to so much. For many years as I preached, I would pause […]

Whose Slave Are You?

But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as […]

God’s Purpose for Pain

“Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up” (Hosea 6:1, esv). You—yes, you—can have a fresh downpour of God’s grace and mercy upon your life. No matter how far away you are or how long […]

Instilling Hope As We Help Others

WATCH  Instilling Hope as we Help Others | John 6 When Jesus healed a man who was disabled from birth, the Lord gave him an even greater gift – HOPE – and it transformed his life for all eternity. Originally preached at a biblical counseling conference, this week’s teaching in John 5 will help […]

The Power to Disarm Fear

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples […]

Ordinary You, Extraordinary God

Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward. And Samuel rose up and went to Ramah (1 Samuel 16:13, ESV). Our culture disrespects the ordinary. If it’s not special, superior, showy, or shocking, then […]

What Happened Here?

WATCH  What Happened Here? | Mark 6 When we are more concerned about looking good than doing good – more concerned about position than purity, we’re going over the cliff. Getting distracted is easy… we don’t intend a wrong turn down a path of sin. We must beware of trivializing spiritual truth, excusing sin, […]

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