By Jack Hibbs Mark 13:29 “So you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near – at the doors!” Jesus said there would come a time in human history that would be like no other. He… Read More ›
Faith
Religion Can’t Satisfy Your Soul
By Adrian Rogers “Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.” Acts 8:22-23 Do you… Read More ›
When Wonders Lead You the Wrong Way
By Adrian Rogers “But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, to whom they all gave heed, from the least to… Read More ›
Believing Everything Except the Truth
By Adrian Rogers “And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, ‘Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive… Read More ›
The Power That Isn’t from God
By Adrian Rogers “But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, to whom they all gave heed, from the least to… Read More ›
Why God Says ‘No’ Before He Says ‘Go’
By Adrian Rogers “And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” Acts 5:32 God is not going to give spiritual power to rebels. Why… Read More ›
Satisfaction Guaranteed
By Jack Hibbs Psalm 17:15 “As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.” Have you ever turned toward an extremely bright light? Or perhaps you’ve glanced at… Read More ›
Wineskins and Old Clothes
The old and the new – don’t we love it – the old sometimes is good when it’s gone, and the new usually is pretty good. Lots of weird and strange things happened in the old times, and lots of… Read More ›
Let Us Pray
By Jack Hibbs Psalm 88:2 “Let my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry.” Entrance into any place of pomp or glory is sure to have an invitation list or a special password that will let you… Read More ›
Don’t Do God’s Work Without God’s Voice
By Adrian Rogers “Go, stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this life.” Acts 5:20 The apostles had a command from God. The reason they took action is because they’d been told to do… Read More ›
When God Speaks, Are You Listening?
By Adrian Rogers “Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, ‘Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ This is desert.” Acts 8:26 When you’re sensitive to the direction… Read More ›
How many mistakes will I make in this life of mine?
How many mistakes will I make in this life of mine? It never seems to cease. Every single time, even when I’m not expecting it, these sins and mistakes keep bursting into my life in ceaseless and never-ending sequence. Amazing,… Read More ›
Why God Won’t Force You to Obey
By Adrian Rogers “But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: ‘We ought to obey God rather than men.’” Acts 5:29 You cannot obey God unless He enables you to do so: “We love Him because He first loved… Read More ›
The Joy You Discover Only After Obedience
By Adrian Rogers “So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.” Acts 5:41 Don’t get the idea that the will of God is something you have to… Read More ›
Boldness Begins with Empty Hands
By Adrian Rogers “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word.” Acts 4:29 The word “servant” here is the Greek word that means “bondslave.” Are you a slave… Read More ›
Transforming Change
By Jack Hibbs 2 Corinthians 3:18 “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the… Read More ›
Where are you with Christ right at this moment?
Caleb was born to a young couple who weren’t ready to have their son yet. Robert and Viola, when they moved into their unit in Newcastle, NSW, were pretty excited. Robert had just started his new job, and so had… Read More ›
How Precious is His Grace Toward You
By Jack Hibbs Revelation 22:21 “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” The very last verse in the very last book of the Bible, which is called Revelation, says, “The grace of our Lord Jesus… Read More ›
When Your Problems Aren’t as Big as You Think
By Adrian Rogers “But Peter and John answered and said to them, ‘Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge.’” Acts 4:19 What is the biggest problem you are… Read More ›
Escaping the Dark Room of Discouragement
By Adrian Rogers “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:3 Do you know why discouragement is so bad? Discouragement opens the door for all… Read More ›
Singapore, Australia, World War 2 and Radji Beach
It was 12 February 1942, and Singapore was in the grip of a mighty Japanese invasion that would see hundreds of people scrambling onto the wharves to flee. Among those were 65 Australian Nurses serving their country through the last… Read More ›
Jonah!
Well, what can one say – our Grandson Sam – now a full-time primary teacher at a special school here in Newcastle, NSW, Australia. He is so good at teaching that he specialises in kids who have all sorts of… Read More ›
When the Maker of the Stars Is on Your Side
By Adrian Rogers “So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: ‘Lord, You are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them’” Acts 4:24 What… Read More ›
What Holy Boldness Really Looks Like
By Adrian Rogers “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 Are you a bold believer?… Read More ›
Saved… and Now “Advertised”
By Adrian Rogers “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Acts 2:38… Read More ›
Real Riches
By Jack Hibbs Mark 10:17 “Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, ‘Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” When the rich young… Read More ›
Struggle
Some people sadly struggle so much. Our beautiful neighbours are so nice; they will give us anything if we ask them. It is so good to have neighbors like this. It is truly nice to live in a neighborhood where… Read More ›
Be Prepared
By Jack Hibbs Mark 13:32 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” Be prepared! This is Jesus’ exhortation to all generations awaiting His return. He… Read More ›
Lift Him Up and Watch What Happens
By Adrian Rogers “‘And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.’” John 12:32 Peter preached a Christ-centered Gospel message. The Church grew because its people lifted up Jesus. Jesus said, “And I,… Read More ›
The Ring That Says You Belong to Jesus
By Adrian Rogers “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 Jesus commanded that we be baptized. Jesus began His… Read More ›