Who Gets Grace?
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you (1 Peter 5:5–6, esv). This […]
Confronting Hypocrisy
Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice” (Matthew 23:1–3, esv). Jesus didn’t mince words when it came to hypocrisy. He went hard […]
But God, Rich in Mercy
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Who’s Better?
Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little (Luke 7:47, esv). I don’t know how he can even show his face in public! She should be ashamed of herself! Of course I’m not perfect, but I’d never do […]
Overview of Islam
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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 […]
It All Comes Down To This
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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 […]