Charlemagne the Great was the king of France, and he enjoyed all the riches and splendor of the kingdom. But he left it all behind when he died. Many years later, some people went into Charlemagne’s tomb and discovered that… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
Teach The Ten Commandments
I’ve heard many Christians complain that the Ten Commandments are no longer on the classroom walls of America’s schools. And I think that’s sad and I agree. But let me ask you—do you have the Ten Commandments hanging on a… Read More ›
Jesus Only
Scientists are trying to figure out the reason for creation. Philosophers, psychologists, sociologists and more are all trying to discover the meaning of life. Do you know what it is? Jesus only. Colossians 1:16-17 says, “For by Him were all… Read More ›
The Providence Of God
We talk about providence, but what is providence? It means to see ahead of time and make provision. That is, God sees the event before it ever gets here, and that’s what we call providence. God just simply sees ahead… Read More ›
Laboring In Prayer
Do you know that it takes energy to pray? I would rather preach for an hour than to pray for half an hour, as far as energy is concerned. It takes great strength to pray. Paul talked about “laboring” in… Read More ›
Intercession Of The Spirit
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26). Do you know what prayer… Read More ›
Being Sure Of Salvation
If you think you’re going to get to heaven by your good works, I’ll guarantee you, you will never be sure. You will always be wondering, Have I done enough? You will not have a “know-so” salvation. You will have… Read More ›
Is It Too Late For America?
taken from a message given by Adrian Rogers Have we already crossed the point of no return? Will the American dream, placed in the bosom of our forefathers, become a national nightmare? This wonderful nation, born in 1776, must be… Read More ›
When God Gives Up
Romans 1:24-27 says, “Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than… Read More ›
Believing Is Trusting
A Christian is not somebody who merely believes intellectually that Christ died for his sins. The devil believes that. A Christian is somebody who has invited Christ into his life. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be… Read More ›
The Peace Of God
I was witnessing to a man who was standing in front of his house. I couldn’t get very far with him, as he was seemingly satisfied with his life. He said, “Mister, I’ve got a good income. You see that… Read More ›
Profaning The Name Of God
When you take God’s name in vain, it shows two things: an empty head and an empty heart. Someone has said, “Profanity is a feeble mind trying to express itself.” Jesus also said, “For out of the abundance of the… Read More ›
Passing On The Faith
I love what Paul said to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:5-6: “…when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in… Read More ›
Should Christians Rebuke Satan?
Some Christians believe they not only have the authority to rebuke Satan, but that they should be rebuking him right and left. There is no biblical basis for such a belief. Unlike God, Satan is not omnipresent. He can only… Read More ›
Calling Good Evil And Evil Good
Former Congressman and Vice-Presidential candidate Jack Kemp said, “When grade schoolers are encouraged to learn and read about condoms but forbidden to see the Ten Commandments on a classroom wall, something is mighty wrong with education in America. This is… Read More ›
Men And Women Of Valor
There are some of you who could witness. But you don’t witness because you’re afraid. Some of you could teach. But you don’t teach because you’re afraid. Some of you could sing, but the icy fingers of fear would grip… Read More ›
Vain Repetition
Matthew 6:7 says, “But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.” I can remember, I’d had a very long, difficult day. I had preached… Read More ›
Spiritually Lethargic
A lack of energy and enthusiasm considered lethargy. It is a state of being in which one is drowsy. Some would describe a lethargic person as lazy or slothful. The lack of enthusiasm to pursue spiritual matters is a… Read More ›
Feeding Your Soul
Jesus said, “If ye love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). Your spiritual train runs on two rails. One is revelation and the other is obedience. If either rail stops, your train stops. That’s why I encourage everyone to have… Read More ›
A Home With Laughter
If your home does not ring with laughter, you’re headed for trouble. Years ago, my wife and I took the children on a road trip. When we started out, one of the back windows was down. I turned the air… Read More ›
How To Measure A Dad
Do you know how you measure a dad? By measuring the emotional and spiritual health of his family. Look at his children and you’ll discover what kind of dad he likely is. Psalm 127:4 says, “As arrows are in the… Read More ›
Honoring Age
Your mom and dad know far more than you may think they know. You say, “Well, I’m smarter than they are,” or “I have a better education.” That has nothing to do with it. Let me tell you where your… Read More ›
Respecting Your Parents
Whether you are young or old, every child can honor his or her parents. You do it by showing respect. Leviticus 19:3 says, “Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep My sabbaths: I am the… Read More ›
Manufacturing Misery
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 was a preacher on a train one time… Read More ›
Satan Fears The Blood Of Christ
It has been said that one day Napoleon, that archangel of war, was in a war room with some of his generals. They had the maps of the world spread out before them. Napoleon had a pointer and was pointing… Read More ›
Narrow-minded Gospel
The Bible is a narrow book. What do I mean by that? Well, there is no compromise with the Gospel. Far better for you to say 2 + 2 = 5 than to compromise with the Gospel of our Lord… Read More ›
The Witness In Himself
First John 5:10 says, “He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made Him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of His Son.” The… Read More ›
Are You Sticking Out?
The Bible tells us we are aliens and strangers in this world. This is a reminder to all Christians that heaven is our eternal home. The Greek translation for alien is a sojourner, stranger, and foreigner. A foreigner is one… Read More ›
God's Witness, part 2
First John 5:9 says, “If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which He hath testified of His Son.” If you want to believe, you can believe, because… Read More ›
God's Witness, Part 1
First John 5:9 says, “If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which He hath testified of His Son.” All of us receive the witness of men. If… Read More ›