By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Jesus purposefully gave the Beatitudes in this order because this is the way we grow in sanctification. First, we see our bankrupt… Read More ›
By Dr. Donald Whitchard What I’m about to present in this column is a confession that, if we’re honest, is something that every child of God has experienced. Even the most devout of us who serve Him have what… Read More ›
By Rob Pue More often than not, as I sit down to write these commentaries, the finished message is completely different from what I initially set out to write… as the Holy Spirit guides me, frequently taking the message in a different… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? To live so downcast, you could qualify as cruise director… Read More ›
By Dr. Donald Whitchard Last weekend (March 28-31) I had the privilege of attending a conference entitled “Hear the Watchmen”, which consisted of three days of prophetic teaching, interpretation of the signs of the times, the problem of sleeping… Read More ›
By Rob Pue In Matthew 21, we read of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. After the disciples brought the donkey to Jesus for Him to enter the city upon, we read, starting in verse 7, “they brought the donkey and… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company. Psalm 55:14 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The church has the sweetest fellowship this side of Heaven. There are brothers and sisters who are loving,… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: For His anger endureth but a moment; in His favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: God allows us to have “blue” seasons where… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: If you want victory, you must expose the place of… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Several decades ago, you were really somebody if you joined the Peace Corps. But all this time later, between… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory. Isaiah 6:3 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: I am a Rogers. My father’s name is Arden… Read More ›
By Lyle Rapacki Editor’s Note: We are once again publishing this Easter favorite. This wonderful article by Lyle has become a yearly favorite here at ICB. From all of us here at ICB, Happy Resurrection Day! Jesus Christ died. He… Read More ›
by Rev. Austin Miles (Note to Readers: In the late 1990’s a church prepared to produce an Easter Program, with several chosen to play the parts of those who had been with Jesus during the Crucifixion as they reflected on… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Psalm 37:3 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: This word “trust” is an interesting word. Its root is from the… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; As obedient children, not… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 1 Corinthians 3:15 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: A thousand years from now, some of the things… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint My body to the burying. Mark 14:8 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Mary loved Jesus so much that she gave all she had. She didn’t just pour… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: If you… Read More ›
By Greg Holt From my forthcoming book: Spiritual Darkness is Destroying America and the Church Colossians 3:23-24 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek Him: your heart shall live forever. Psalm 22:26 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Have you ever wondered why people stumble into pornography? Perhaps you even… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Psalm 119:11 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The home is a nice place to have the Bible. The hand is a good place too…. Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: With my whole heart have I sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy commandments. Psalm 119:10 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: In 1758 Robert Robinson wrote a hymn that echoes in my heart from time to time:… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to Thee; but his heart is not with Thee. Proverbs 23:7 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: A teacher asked a little boy to finish… Read More ›
By Rob Pue As we endure life in this world, walking by faith and not by sight, walking in the Spirit of God and not in the flesh, seeking to serve the Lord and His Kingdom, doing that which He… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to Thy word. Psalm 119:9 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: A child delights in what he has. A youth delights in what he does. An adult… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The world wants to know what we should do about the problems of the world…. Read More ›