Two would-be disciples took their first few steps toward the Lord Jesus Christ. Turning, He asked, “What do you want?” John 1:38. Deep in their hearts they sensed the power of God when they contacted Jesus. When you reach Jesus, you touch God. But here is the problem: I must know the REAL Jesus or… Read More ›
We don’t know his name, but he lived some 2,000 years ago. He was a hardened man – not concerned much about God or man. Yet God had a plan for his life. (Is this still not true today?) This man was the official Roman jailor at Philippi, leading city in Macedonia. After trying to oust the Apostle Paul,… Read More ›
This is an hour for you to rededicate your life. It is a mistake to feel the church goes forward on wings of a program. No, everything stands or falls with the quality of our personal lives. In some churches there is a maneuvering and jostling in order to gain prominence and power. But there… Read More ›
Today I will share a message on heaven and hell. I know full well that “hell-fire preaching” (to use a phrase with frayed edges!) does not change a soul. However, before finishing I shall tell you what does. As we begin, I want you to use your imagination for a moment. Picture the citizens of a… Read More ›
WHAT WOULD YOURS SAY? January 15 – Been resting quietly for a week. The first few nights after the year began my owner read me regularly, but he has forgotten me, I guess. February 2 – Clean-up. I was dusted, with other things, and put back in my place. February 7 – Owner used me… Read More ›
“Behold, how great a matter fire kindles!” A tiny match touches off the blaze which devours a forest. So the tongue, little as it is, is mighty enough in evil to stagger a man or even lash at the throne of God! Always on the move, our tongues commit many unrecognized sins. God seeks to… Read More ›
Forgetfulness can be dangerous. Imagine that you are passing a tall building when suddenly a body comes crashing downward and smashes into the ground. Rushing to the broken form you ask what happened. The reply: “I stepped out the window and fell through the air.” “Have you never heard of the law of gravity?” “Yes,… Read More ›
How big a sin is it to break the 4th Commandment? It says, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy,” (Exodus 20:8). The Ten Commandments are a clear summary statement of God’s law. Now, the term “law” may be used to cover all the minute legal regulations of the Old Testament, but more definitely… Read More ›
Two children right within the same family are often very different from each other. So are two people in the church pew. Jesus’ short story in Matthew 21:28-32 teaches this. The dad goes to each of his two sons with the same command, “Son, go work today in my vineyard.” One son refuses to go… Read More ›
“IF I AM GUILTY” let God take one of my children!” Musa challenged, standing before the other members of the investigating church committee. The members gasped. They knew the life Musa had been living. Over the past year, SIM missionary Harvey had wondered about the spiritual coldness in the church at Gusau. There were no… Read More ›