In the armed forces, the men and women involved are truly remarkable – they give it their all, and they really do stick together. Through many hardships, wars, and tumultuous times, when everything seems intolerably difficult, many would give their… Read More ›
I’ve been thinking a lot about the idiom that circulates around the globe a lot, and I quote “Closer than a brother”. It got me thinking – in my family, we were different. My mum adored us, and she was… Read More ›
Who am I? – I’ve often wondered that – it’s really a funny old business, isn’t it, that is knowing when to step in and when to stay well out of the way. That to me is one of my… Read More ›
It’s amazing to have access to whatever and whenever we need it – access on a 24-hour basis is truly great. I was listening to the radio, driving along yesterday, singing along to myself, which is normal, and as my… Read More ›
Well, what a year it has been – here we are getting older all the time, and as we progress through the years ahead, I just praise God that He is with us regardless of what is happening in our… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32 Don’t… Read More ›
The “Promised Seed,” the Lord Jesus Christ, calls on you and everyone to come to Him alone for true peace, mercy, and salvation By Donald Whitchard Genesis 4:1-15,Exodus 20:13,Numbers 32:23,Luke 12:2,1 Corinthians 4:5 Summary: The tragic story of… Read More ›
Only the priceless gift of Christ’s death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead enable us to have eternal life By Greg Holt When I was young Easter was all about finding hidden Easter baskets filled with… Read More ›
We cannot come before God in any self-conceived idea of “righteousness,” without the death and resurrection of Jesus, we would be doomed to Hell By Donald Whitchard 1 Corinthians 15:12-19,Acts 10:38-41,Romans 6:9,1 Peter 3:18,Mark 14:28 Summary: If Jesus… Read More ›
Getting right with God gives us a freedom we never knew existed By Bruce Mewett Sometimes it is hard to give up on something you love – especially when that impinges on your family or your life in so… Read More ›
If you accept Jesus into your life and heart everything you have ever done wrong will be forgiven at that time By Bruce Mewett Up until just a few years ago the word APP was probably never used –… Read More ›
It is faith in God that brings redemption to anyone who calls upon Him for salvation By Donald Whitchard Genesis 17:10,Isaiah 57:12,Galatians 2:16,Ephesians 2:8-9,Titus 3:4-5,Matthew 7:22-23,Romans 4:1-3 Summary: Paul reminds his fellow Jews that it was not the… Read More ›
Open your eyes and get it into your head that your sins can and will lead to death and judgment, period By Donald Whitchard Romans 1:20-32,Job 15:16,Psalm 52:3,Psalm 14:1-3,Jeremiah 5:31,Jeremiah 14:10,2 Thessalonians 2:11-12,Hebrews 3:13 Summary: Romans 1:20-32 shows… Read More ›
Nothing and no one can ever catch the Sovereign LORD by surprise or unawares By Donald Whitchard John 19:1-18,Luke 23:21-23,1 Corinthians 1:18,1 Corinthians 1:23-24,1 Corinthians 2:14 Summary: Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941), the assassination of President Kennedy (November… Read More ›
There had to be a final and complete act of sacrifice that would atone for the sins of all – Jesus By Donald Whitchard John 19:28-37,Revelation 22:20,Luke 22:41-42,Isaiah 53:4-6,John 14:6,Acts 4:12 Summary: There have been figures throughout history… Read More ›
Believers seem to forget all too often that God forgives By Greg Holt “3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4 But after… Read More ›
We are not “maybe” saved, it is a done deal, immediately upon placing our faith in Christ By Greg Holt “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” Philippians 4:4 (ICB) Even on the worst of days,… Read More ›
Those who choose not to accept God are not His children, plain and simple “3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4 who comforteth us in… Read More ›
God will accept you as His child provided you come to Him and repent of what you have done and ask His forgiveness! By Greg Holt Me: Do you acknowledge Jesus as being truly God? Satan: Of course I… Read More ›
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of… Read More ›
Are your prayers merely a wish list that you say in a hurry, do you view prayer as something you have got to do, like a routine? By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Also, He spoke this parable to some who… Read More ›
True followers of Jesus Christ should have an attitude of forgiveness towards one another for mistakes, and errors of judgment. By Dr. Donald Whitchard “Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him and if he repents,… Read More ›
As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, let us be reminded in our hearts to give thanks to our God. By Greg Holt Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed by they name. Forgive us Lord as we forgive those who… Read More ›
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “And turning His gaze on His disciples, He began to say, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied…. Read More ›
The World spoke Its voice a lure It drew me in To sin for sure I walked alone My pain a shadow Shackled by sin A grave to follow Forsaken and lost You claimed me at great… Read More ›
Matthew 25:31-46 31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 and before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate… 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 Greg Holt “Christmas isn’t about partying, eating, and all the decorations” Christmas, everyone knows of it, but how many know about it? Christmas to many is all about eating, drinking, partying, time off from work, indoor and outdoor… Read More ›
Luke 15 speaks of God’s forgiveness and unconditional love in three different parables. The story of the prodigal son is as applicable today as when Jesus first spoke it to the scribes and Pharisees complaining about the company He kept…. Read More ›