Courage
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 27:14
Addictions
I’m Addicted, Does it Really Matter?
Perfect Heart
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. 2 Chronicles 16:9
Direction
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. Isaiah 30:21
What’s a Name?
Him that overcometh . . . I will write upon him the name of my God. Revelation 3:12
Which Choir?
He that is unjust, let him he unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. Revelation 22:11
Secret Sin
There is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. Matthew 10:26
Substitutes
But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul. Deuteronomy 4:29
Blank Check
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6
How Can We Make a Difference Without Voting?
We are once again in a presidential election year in America. This is bringing up all the many conversations the church has been having for hundreds of years around issues like political involvement, voting, and separation from the world.
Facing Fear
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. Psalm 56:3
Ears That Hear
He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Luke 8:8
Terms of Surrender
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26
Men for Sale
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8:36
An Impressive Epitaph
So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. Luke 17:10
Foolish Sheep
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way. Isaiah 53:6
What Kind of Community Do We Need?
What kind of community should Christians cultivate? Melvin Lehman argues that particular Christian communities should be shaped by shared values, shared geography, shared goals, and shared commitments. This includes submitting to brotherhood decisions. But it must be framed within the greater commitment to the Lordship of Jesus.
A Lesson from a Gentle Giant
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 1 Corinthians 10:23
Contentment
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Philippians 4:11
Change
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. Psalm 37:27
The Road of Death
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Proverbs 14:12
A Broken Spirit
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, 0 God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51:17
Why, or Who?
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? He that reproveth God, let him answer it. Job 40:2
The Sin of Sodom
Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness . . . neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. Ezekiel 16:49
The Historical Jesus and the Risen Christ
Who is Jesus? Dale Eby reviews basic historical claims most scholars would agree on whether or not they are believers. He presses into the question of what it means to know the risen Christ.
Remember the Lord’s Day
“And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.” Luke 6:5
Milk or Meat
“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ” (Ephesians 4:15)
The Chains of Sin
“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil” (Hebrews 2:14).
Forgiveness
If God be for Us
“If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31)
