How many of you have ever gone fishing? As Christians, Jesus calls us to be fishers of men. As I … More
Tag: Church
Christ and the Churches: Part 5 (Revelation 3:14-22)
Today, we are looking at Christ’s seventh and final message to the churches. This message from our Lord is certainly relevant to … More
Christ and the Churches: Part 4 (Revelation 3:7-13)
We are still listening to what the Holy Spirit has to say to the churches. This message from Christ certainly … More
Christ and the Churches: Part 3 (Revelation 3:1-6)
Churches are people and human nature has not changed. As we continue our study, we must not look on these … More
Christ and the Churches: Part 2 (Revelation 2:12-29)
We are still listening to what Christ has to say to the churches because these messages belong to our day … More
Christ and the Churches: Part 1 (Revelation 2:1-11)
If you have ever moved to a new community and had to select a new church home, you know how … More
At War with Ourselves and Each Other (James 4)
War is a fact of life, in spite of treaties, world peace organizations, and the threat of atomic bombs. Not … More
The Great Example (Philippians 2:1–11)
People can rob us of our joy. Paul was facing his problems with people at Rome (Phil. 1:15–18) as well … More
Battle Stations! (Philippians 1:27–30)
The Christian life is not a playground; it is a battleground. We are children in the family, enjoying the fellowship … More
True Christian Fellowship: Part 1 (Philippians 1:1–11)
“How about coming over to the house for some fellowship?” “What a golf game! Man, did we have great fellowship!” … More
How To Recognize a False Teacher
Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves (Matthew 7:15). … More
Jesus’ Method of Making Disciples
“When Jesus had finished saying these things the crowds were amazed at His teaching because He taught as one who … More
Go and Make Disciples
Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw … More
Love or Death (1 John 3:11–24)
The Apostle John’s first letter has been compared to a spiral staircase because he keeps returning to the same three … More
Basic Training for Disciples (Luke 17:1-10)
Many people here have served in the military. According to the U.S. Army recruiting Web site, “Basic Training lasts only … More
Defining Discipleship (Luke 14:25-35)
Many people today do not understand what it means to be a genuine Christian. There are multitudes who claim to … More
Spiritual Gifts and the Body
“For by the grace given me, I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly … More
The Gospel, Missions, and Evangelism
Over the years, I have observed and been involved with many churches – some grew; most did not. I noticed … More
In The World, But Not of It
“I have given them Your Word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any … More