Once a man hears the gospel and his heart is open to the Word of God, if he does not act upon that light and believe in Jesus Christ, his condemnation is doubled. Not only is he judged for the… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
Light Obeyed Or Light Refused, Part 1
Jesus said: “For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind” (John 9:39). Those who claimed to be full, Jesus sent away empty. Those who… Read More ›
Living By Faith
“Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” (Mark 11:24) At a revival in Florida God just really poured out a blessing at that meeting. It… Read More ›
How To Measure A Man
How do you measure a minister? By his oratorical ability? Leadership skills? Size of his church? The budget? His brains, brawn, bucks? These are the things the world uses. An NFL coach reportedly said, “Winning football is everything. I don’t… Read More ›
Satan And Superficial Churches
I want to lift up a red flag of warning against superficial religion. I believe that Satan is in the corner smiling when people put doubts in the minds of little children concerning the Word of God. When Satan first… Read More ›
Don't Be Ashamed To Be A Soul Winner
Jesus said, “Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest” (John 4:35b). No matter how generously you give or how circumspectly you walk, if you are not endeavoring to bring men, women,… Read More ›
Obedient Christians
Acts 5:42 says, “And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.” Has God given you a command to share Jesus Christ? Yes, He has. What is the alternative to obeying… Read More ›
No Power For Rebels
Do you want spiritual power in your life? Then let me tell you something: God is not going to give spiritual power to rebels. God cannot trust some people with spiritual power. I’ve often used this illustration: How many of… Read More ›
God's Grace In The Workplace
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. Proverbs 14:23 So many people wake up in the morning, take a shower, scald their throat with a cup of coffee because they’re running… Read More ›
God Has Given You A Choice
Some people say God’s will is always done in everything. God’s will is not always done. If God’s will is always done, why did Jesus teach us to pray “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done”? There are a lot… Read More ›
Can You Trust God?
When you are down, do you have a hard time trusting God? As a pastor, I have many come to me and ask, “Why, pastor, why?” And I cannot answer that question because “Why?” is God’s question. “How?” is our… Read More ›
A Ministry Of Encouragement
In 1917, the bishops of the Orthodox Church in Russia were having a heated debate. Just a few doors down the street the Bolsheviks were meeting to overthrow the Czar and usher in the leadership of Lenin. They were planning… Read More ›
Lessons From Lot's Wife
It is important to live life with a thankful heart and an awareness of its brevity. Every special moment should be tucked away for memory sake. In our golden years, we will want to recall our special celebrations, tender exchanges,… Read More ›
Love And Serve One Another
I thank God for the Salvation Army that William Booth started with the poor in London. His vision for ministry has impacted my own, and one thing I have heard stands high above the rest. When William Booth was a… Read More ›
Encourage One Another
If you are a strong Christian, you are to encourage the weak Christian. You’re not here to please yourself. The church does not exist to make you happy. Sometimes committees and choirs might be looking for a time to meet,… Read More ›
Count Your Blessings
By Jennifer I recently started a gratitude journal after being inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” About a week ago, I was in a rut of… Read More ›
A Godly Perspective
A person’s perspective is an attitude and viewpoint. It can be positive or negative. A positive perspective sees the good in even the most painful and darkest of circumstances. A negative perspective will eventually lead to a hard heart, a… Read More ›
Secrets To A Lasting Love
“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should… Read More ›
Later Than You Think
It is tragic: there’s not only anarchy in the world and apostasy in the church. There’s also apathy in the pew. People just roll over and yawn in the face of God and go back to sleep. The alarm has… Read More ›
Dare Not Be Silent
We are to praise our country when it does right. We are to preach to our country when it does wrong. God’s people dare not be silent. Let me be very frank with you about politics and Christian involvement. Christians… Read More ›
Patriotism
There are those who don’t want us to wave a flag. There are those who don’t want us to love America. Why? Because they think patriotism is wrong. Patriotism is not wrong. Just because I am patriotic doesn’t mean that… Read More ›
Protecting The Weaker Vessel
First Peter 3:7 says, “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them [wives] according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”… Read More ›
How To Find Happiness In A World Of "I Wants"
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 We know deep down that all goodness is with God and that we can’t take the things of this… Read More ›
The Home Needs A Head
First Corinthians 11:3 says, “But I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.” Does this mean that the Son… Read More ›
Servant Leadership Of The Husband
Did you know that God held Adam responsible for Eve’s sin in the Garden of Eden? That’s because Adam did not lead and maintain his home as a servant leader. If you are a husband or father, do you think… Read More ›
Things That Cancer Cannot Do
Nothing has ever been written in all of literature more glorious than this, “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor… Read More ›
Four Cornerstones For Godly Living
You can build a firm foundation by following Christ’s example You can build a firm foundation by following Christ’s example. From Genesis through Revelation—God’s instruction is the same: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and… Read More ›
All Of Me
There was an evangelist of yesteryear named Wilbur Chapman. One day he was talking to William Booth, the founder of The Salvation Army. Chapman asked Booth, “General Booth, God has used you in a great way. What is the secret… Read More ›
A Living Sacrifice
Paul said, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service” (Romans 12:1-2). The reason many people do not have a ministry… Read More ›
Praying In Emotions Or In The Name Of Jesus?
Have you ever wakened in the morning and just not felt like praying? Perhaps you didn’t sleep well and just can’t get your motor running. Your mind is fuzzy and you say to yourself, “If I were to pray today,… Read More ›