Prayer Was Made, Acts 12:5
Acts 12 records a distressing time for the church. Herod had killed James, the brother of John, and had imprisoned Peter, intending to kill him. Notice the response of the church. They prayed. Acts 12:5 says, “prayer was made.” Look at that word “made.” They did it. They accomplished it. They followed through with it. […]
Told For a Memorial of Her, Matt 26:6-13
A few days before Jesus died, an extraordinary thing took place. Mary anointed his body with ointment [Matt 26:6-13]. What she did was so remarkable that Jesus said wherever the gospel is preached, what she did would be told for a memorial of her. Well, I preach the gospel, so I’m going to tell what […]
What Jesus Did Through Death, Heb 2:14-15
Today we’re going to see a few things Jesus did through his death. What started me thinking about this subject was a conversation I had with Pastor Tim Haveman regarding a question about Moses’ death. I’m sure that he’s preaching on this subject of death today. And I’m looking forward to preaching on it, as […]
How Samuel Knew the Lord, 1 Sam 3:1-21
This message is particularly helpful for our youth but it is appropriate for anyone who is young in the Lord. In 1 Sam 3:1-21, in the life of Samuel, we see a great example of how to get to know the Lord. Look at Samuel’s life from his childhood to his adulthood and see how […]
I Take Pleasure in Distresses, 2 Cor 12:10
How could Paul say, “I take pleasure in distresses” and really mean it? Paul could say that he took pleasure in distresses because, when he was in distress, he received from the Lord: Grace – 2 Cor 12:9-10 “I take pleasure in… distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” […]
Don’t Rock the Boat, Acts 27
Acts 27 is about a terrible storm through which Paul sailed on his journey to Italy. The storm destroyed the ship but none of the men on board were killed. “they escaped all safe to land,” [Acts 27:44]. What we’re going through right now with the coronavirus and with the reactions to the spread of […]
Continue to Pray Together, Acts 1:13-14
Right now, across the United States, governments are restricting public and private gatherings. Texas Government Code, Section 418.108, authorizes the mayor and the county judge to control ingress, egress, movement, and premises-occupancy, as an emergency power. As of today, public gatherings are being limited to less than 50 people in a single enclosed space. Keep […]
Biblical Pestilence and Coronavirus, Matt 24:7
With the spread of Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, some people are saying that this disease is the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. They suggest that this virus is a pestilence, as in Matt 24:7. A pestilence, by definition, is a contagious or infectious epidemic disease that is virulent (on a rapid, severe, destructive course) and […]
God Will Judge The Secrets of Men, Rom 2:16
Rom 2:16 says that “God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ.” Ecc 12:14 says, “God shall being every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” How is it possible that God can judge the secret things? God will judge the secrets of men: […]
Cause Me, Ps 143:8
In Ps 143:8, twice David said to the Lord “Cause me.” To cause is to make it happen. He said, “Cause me to hear thy loving kindness in the morning.” And he said, “Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk.” By searching for the phrase “cause me,” I found some verses that […]