Gambling is morally wrong. Why? Because nobody wins at gambling without somebody else losing. True, legitimate business is a win-win arrangement. Let me illustrate: I make a widget. I sell it to you for a dollar. I get the dollar,… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
Half-Hearted Work
Exodus 20:15 says, “Thou shalt not steal.” Well, what kind of stealing is God talking about? I believe He is referring to any form of stealing, including half-hearted stealing. Let me explain. You work for an employer and don’t give… Read More ›
How to Make Sense Out of Suffering
taken from a message given by Adrian Rogers Do you know sorrow and suffering … pain and disappointment? If not, just wait—you will. Something is desperately wrong in this world! Sickness, war, hate, riots, sorrow, and confusion fill our age…. Read More ›
A Sin Against The Home
There is no sin that will do you more personal damage spiritually, mentally, and physically than immorality. We hear young people talking today about “safe sex.” Sex is not intended to be dangerous. You shouldn’t even be talking about safe… Read More ›
Till Death Do Us Part
It’s not people who put themselves together—it’s God Who puts them together. Mark 10:9 says, “What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” Marriage is permanent. Marriage is “till death do us part.” Show me two kids… Read More ›
How To Keep The Lord's Day
Is it all right to watch television on Sunday? Is it all right to go to a ball game on Sunday? Is it all right to eat out on Sunday? Can I play softball on Sunday? Attend a business function… Read More ›
The Old And New Testament Sabbath
God gave the Old Testament Sabbath to Israel. It was a wonderful gift to them. Today, God has given us something even better—the Lord’s Day. The Old Testament Sabbath has been transformed and fulfilled in the New Testament Sabbath. What… Read More ›
Taking God's Name In Frivolity
Exodus 20:7 says, “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain.” Profanity is one way you can take God’s name in… Read More ›
God Wants To Walk With You
I love Micah 6:8. It is one of the greatest verses in all of the Old Testament. It says, “He hath shown thee, O man, what is good and what doth the Lord require of thee.” Number one, what is… Read More ›
The Forgotten Word
taken from a message given by Adrian Rogers The word repentance has been neglected in many of today’s churches. But while it may have dropped out of some pulpits, it has not dropped out of the Word of God. In… Read More ›
Be Natural In Worship
Sometimes we come to church and act differently at church. Sometimes I will be a guest preacher, and the host pastor of the church and I will be talking back and forth. Then he gets up and comes over to… Read More ›
Paying What You Ought To Pay
We have said that half-hearted work is stealing, and if you work for an employer and don’t give him an honest day’s labor, you’ve stolen from him. The other side of the coin is, if you are an employer and… Read More ›
Prodigals Are Never Beyond HIS Reach
For God, nothing is impossible. So why do we struggle with worry and fear when adversity strikes, ? Our creator, the Creator of the Universe, has promised to be our refuge, our strength, and our help. “God is our refuge and strength,… Read More ›
Thanks For All Things
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God…” (Ephesians 5:20) When should we be thankful? This verse says “always.” If he had said “sometimes,” it wouldn’t be so hard. Why always? Because every day we receive a fresh delivery of… Read More ›
Giving Thanks Always
Ephesians 5:20-21 says, “Giving thanks always for all things unto God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.” There are four levels of life: 1. There are… Read More ›
The Soul Winner's Six Mighty Motivations
taken from a message given by Adrian Rogers If you received a thousand dollars for every soul you led to Christ, would it make a difference? Would it increase your motivation? I want to speak to you about the soul… Read More ›
New Beginnings
How marvelous are the ways of God! What a merciful and gracious King we serve! Although we face challenges and tests every day, we still have a new beginning to look forward to at the end of each day. A… Read More ›
Give Your Testimony To The Devil
Where should you give your testimony? You should give your testimony to the devil. “They overcame him [the devil] by the word of their testimony.” (Revelation 12:11) You may wonder, what do you mean, “give your testimony to the devil?”… Read More ›
Beggars Before God
Matthew 5:1-3 says, “And seeing the multitudes, [Jesus] went up into a mountain: and when He was set, His disciples came unto Him: And He opened His mouth, and taught them, saying, ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs… Read More ›
God's Protection, Not Pampering
God will protect you, but He will not pamper you. Genesis 32:1 says, “Jacob went on his way and the angels of God met him. And when Jacob saw them he said, ‘This is God’s host.’” God’s host means God’s… Read More ›
Why The Virgin Birth?
People often ask, “Why did Jesus take upon Himself flesh and blood and become man? Why did He step out of Glory? Why the incarnation? Why the virgin birth?” Well, it was so He might die. God in Spirit cannot… Read More ›
An Announcement
When the Virgin Mary gave birth to the Son of Man she named her child Jesus, as instructed by the angel Gabriel. Jesus is Yahushua, which means “Yah is Salvation.” Jesus came to save the lost. He is our salvation since we have… Read More ›
Me First?
Luke 9:57 begins the story of an encounter Jesus had with a man claiming to want to be His disciple. “And it came to pass that as they went in the way, a certain man said unto Him, ‘Lord, I… Read More ›
Me First?
Luke 9:57 begins the story of an encounter Jesus had with a man claiming to want to be His disciple. “And it came to pass that as they went in the way, a certain man said unto Him, ‘Lord, I… Read More ›
It's Decision that Determines Destiny
Taken from a message given by Adrian Rogers The first chapter of the book of Ruth is about choices. We are all the sum total of our decisions, and I want you to contemplate the decisions you make. And as… Read More ›
It's Decision that Determines Destiny
Taken from a message given by Adrian Rogers The first chapter of the book of Ruth is about choices. We are all the sum total of our decisions, and I want you to contemplate the decisions you make. And as… Read More ›
A Savior To Meet Your Needs
What is our great need in the world today? Is it information? No, we’re drowning in a sea of information. If information were what we needed, God would have sent us an educator. Knowledge may double, but truth never will…. Read More ›
A Savior To Meet Your Needs
What is our great need in the world today? Is it information? No, we’re drowning in a sea of information. If information were what we needed, God would have sent us an educator. Knowledge may double, but truth never will…. Read More ›
The Baby — The Mighty God
Isaiah 9:6 prophesied, “Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given….” The Child born is the Babe of Bethlehem, and the Son given is the everlasting Jesus. The verse continues, “and the government shall be upon… Read More ›
The Baby — The Mighty God
Isaiah 9:6 prophesied, “Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given….” The Child born is the Babe of Bethlehem, and the Son given is the everlasting Jesus. The verse continues, “and the government shall be upon… Read More ›