How often do you think a former slave reflects on their freedom—every day or hardly ever? As believers, how often do we reflect on our freedom? In Romans 6, Paul reminds us of something we should never lose sight of. What is that reminder?
What happens to a person or a people who once knew the truth but ungratefully rejected it? Paul answers this by describing God's response as he boldly proclaims the good news of the Gospel.
Smooth-talking, successful-looking "super-apostles" have charmed the Corinthians, making Paul appear like a failure. What should he do? Have you ever felt insignificant or perhaps like a failure? Do your weaknesses burden you? Paul offers wisdom on what Christ can accomplish in these situations.
We can all probably relate to Paul's gracious words to the Corinthians. What should we do when discouragement steals our fervor for doing that good thing we set out to do?
Have you ever faced such crushing, overwhelming, beyond your ability, with no hope in sight, feeling like it’s all over — trouble? Paul did, and he shares what he learned.
What is the most important thing we can know, believe, and live for? Does such a thing exist? If it does, it would be a tragedy to miss it! Paul states that he gave the Corinthians what was most important — what could that be?
In this first sermon in a series on the book of 1 John, John declares that he is writing so our joy may be full. John heard someone else once say these words: Jesus. As John introduces his letter, he connects joy to Jesus in three ways. What are they, and how does this affect us?
In this first sermon in a series on the book of 1 John, John declares that he is writing so our joy may be full. John heard someone else once say these words: Jesus. As John introduces his letter, he connects joy to Jesus in three ways. What are they, and how does this affect us?
In this first sermon in a series on the book of 1 John, John declares that he is writing so our joy may be full. John heard someone else once say these words: Jesus. As John introduces his letter, he connects joy to Jesus in three ways. What are they, and how does this affect us?
Dear Pastor, Elder, or Ministry Leader, have you been betrayed? Have lies and gossip damaged your reputation? Does your wife cry herself to sleep? Are your children confused, wondering where their friends have gone? Are you torn apart on the inside? How do we process this part of the ministry?
This article is Part 3 of a series on forced termination from the ministry. In January 2019, my family and I began our walk through this dark valley, and these articles reflect that journey.
This article is Part 2 of a series on forced termination from the ministry. In January 2019, my family and I began our walk through this dark valley, and these articles reflect that journey.
Have you ever thought, "I would never do that?" Many have seen the danger in such a statement, yet they, too, eventually fell to temptation. How do we overcome this?
The Corinthians were distracted. Is our day any better? Paul desires that they attend to the Lord with as few distractions as possible. Is there a truth here that can benefit us today?
Through the message of the cross, God confounded all the world's wisdom. What does this mean for Christians?
There is big money trafficking in the souls of people. The Gospel comes to Ephesus in today's reading and upsets the false god supermarket. Is there a correlation to our day?
The Lord is returning, but what should we be doing in the meantime? The Apostle Paul outlines some good works; what are they?
Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said, "Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious." (Acts 17:22, KJV)
