January 6, 2019 was Epiphany Sunday, the 12th day of Christmas. Epiphany means “the appearing” or “the revealing”. In Christian churches Epiphany celebrates the Magi, the three kings from the Orient, who followed the unusual star to visit the Christ child (revealing the Messiah to the Gentile world), and the
Continue readingHow to Make the Enemy Run (from E.V.Hill 1993 Promise Keepers) (Matthew 4:1-11) What do we do when Satan talks to us? – there is an evil spirit out there…the devil…Satan Jesus is our example – he didn’t supernaturally ‘zap’ him – he didn’t try to reason with him – he
Continue reading”Where are the Sheep?” (John 10:11-18) We start out as sheep under the care of the Good Shepherd. But we are also “shepherds in training”, disciples ultimately commissioned and sent out to lead other lost sheep home to the Lord.
Continue reading“I Witness” (Luke 24:36-49) Following the Easter experience, Luke teaches us 4 things– 1- The Reality of the Resurrection 2- The Necessity of the Cross 3- The Urgency of the Task at Hand, and 4- The Secret of Power
Continue reading“How Close Do You Dare Step?” John 20:1-18 Three disciples witness the resurrection from three distinct perspectives– 1- Mary Magdalene- a “distant” viewpoint -she came to the tomb early but observed from a distance 2- John- he got “close” – he came running right up to the entrance
Continue readingCommands of Christ #10- Forgive Matthew 18:21-22 1- Forgiveness isn’t easy. 2- Forgiveness goes against our human nature of revenge. 3- Forgiveness doesn’t mean that sin doesn’t matter or that no harm was done. 4- It can be humiliating to receive forgiveness. We can do it! 1- We know God’s teaching, example,
Continue readingCommands of Christ #9 – “Shine” Matthew 5:14- Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.” v.16- “Let your light shine!”
Continue readingCommands of Christ # 8 – “Remain in Christ” (John 15:1-11 Jesus Commands us to come and go…and sometimes stay. Why remain? 1) Jesus commands it. 2) Life- we need to be connected to Christ. 3) Fruit- unless we remain connected to the vine, we cannot bear the Fruit of
Continue reading4 Key Elements to Following Jesus 1- Follow Physically- get up and move toward where he is 2- Follow Intellectually- study and learn…read your Bible 3- Follow Emotionally- invest your heart 4- Follow Spiritually- surrender your life to him and receive His Holy Spirit. So, what’s holding you back from
Continue readingMatthew 5:33-37 Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made. Do not swear an oath at all…all you need to say is simply “Yes” or “No.” Christ’s command is specific- God is trustworthy, and we need to be trustworthy, too. The command
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