World Peace, Luke 2:14
Many people are praying for world peace. Many others are looking for world peace. There are 3 things missing for world peace. During this season, people often quote or misquote, as the case may be, the verse found in Lk. 2:14, which says, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will […]
The News, How to Handle It, Jn 14:27
I have noticed that the more people have watched the news the more jaded, angry, troubled, and apathetic they have become. Right now, people’s hearts are fearful and agitated. As Christians, we must live better than that. We must have a better way to handle the news. Here are three suggestions on how to handle […]
Peace in the Middle East, 1 Sam 7:13-17
Peace in the Middle East CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Sam 7:14, the Bible says that “there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.” This is what the politicians say they are trying to accomplish in the Middle East right now; they want peace in the Middle East. However, they are not able to accomplish […]
The Importance of Thanksgiving, Ps 100:4-5
The Importance of Thanksgiving Ps.100: 4-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This is the season of giving. Decorations for Christmas are on display and you have already begun shopping for loved ones and friends. In giving you will undoubtedly experience the blessing of which Paul spoke when he quoted Jesus in Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed […]
Prerequisite for Peace
Prerequisite for Peace Psalm 122:6 ; Isaiah 32:17 Our passage speaks of praying for the peace of Jerusalem. Jerusalem means city of peace and yet it has been one of the most fought over places on the face of the earth. Even today as we are giving this sermon there are battles raging regarding Israel […]
These things have I spoken, that ye might have Peace
These things have I spoken, that ye might have Peace John 16:33 Peace is one of the most sought after things in all the world but is also probably the hardest thing to find. A good example of this is found for us in Paul’s description of the lost world (Romans 3:9-18). Note in verse […]
Keep The Commandments, Prov 3:1
In Prov 3:1 Solomon said to his son, Keep my commandments. We don't keep the commandments to be saved in the New Testament. When we are saved by the grace of God, we receive the righteousness of Jesus Christ as a gift. This is not something that we can earn. Nevertheless, we are to live […]
Christian Resources, Lk 24:49
When you listen to Christian radio today, you keep hearing the word “resources” referring to books, CD’s, DVD’s, etc. that are offered to the listeners at a price. I have often thought to myself, “Where were all these Christian resources after Jesus ascended into heaven?” If these things are so essential to your spiritual growth […]
Spirit Fruit Love Joy Peace, Gal 5:22
The fruit of the Spirit is a singular fruit. Its various qualities are love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith meekness, temperance. All of these manifest themselves in you in the same proportion. All of these are qualities of God’s character. God is love, 1 Jn 4:8. Jesus said, “These things have I spoken unto […]
How to Have Peace
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”. Introduction: This week I have come across many people going through different situations in life, from health problems, to job changes, to problems at home, […]