Just as bread supplies your body with strength and nourishment, Jesus, the true bread from heaven, has come to strengthen and nourish you...to transform your life, to bring life to all who believe in Him. This promise of ultimate satisfaction does not mean that you can escape from life and all of its problems. You … Continue reading The Bread of Life – John 6:22-35
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Come Holy Spirit – A Prayer
O Holy Spirit, as sacred oil, anoint us and Set us apart to the priesthood of all believers. As the only truly purifying water, cleanse us from the power of sin And set us apart to live godly lives, Working in us to will and to do the Lord’s good pleasure. As the light, reveal … Continue reading Come Holy Spirit – A Prayer
When You Face a Desperate Situation
Psalm 11 teaches us to find our refuge in the Lord. God of Refuge, how easy it is to pursue safety, security, and deliverance in our own ways and methods as we “flee to the mountains.” However, you are the only refuge. As you look down from heaven and see the foundations of our society … Continue reading When You Face a Desperate Situation
The Power of the Cross of Jesus Christ
“The cross of Christ is the door to heaven, the key to paradise, the downfall of the devil, the uplifting of mankind, the consolation of our imprisonment, the prize for our freedom. The cross of Christ is… the safeguard of our faith, the assurance of our hope, and the throne of love. It is also … Continue reading The Power of the Cross of Jesus Christ
The Importance of Ashes on Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday starts the forty-day preparation period for Easter Sunday. Count back forty days from Easter (excluding Sundays) and you will arrive at this Wednesday… exactly seven weeks before Easter. This forty-day period corresponds to Jesus’ forty-day fast in the wilderness (Matt. 4:2). The aim of an Ash Wednesday worship service is threefold: to meditate … Continue reading The Importance of Ashes on Ash Wednesday
O For A Faith That Will Not Shrink Tho’ Pressed by Every Foe
A wonderful hymn with rich words and simple melody O For A Faith That Will Not Shrink - Bathurst/Glaser/Mike Murphy of First Presbyterian Church, Augusta, GA Click Here to Listen to MP3 O for a faith that will not shrink, Tho' pressed by ev'ry foe That will not tremble on the brink, Of any earthly … Continue reading O For A Faith That Will Not Shrink Tho’ Pressed by Every Foe
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted for the Sake of Righteousness
Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. - Acts 14:22 No other faith of mankind, religious or political, has quite so extensive a record of violent bitter opposition to its growth than the Christian church. - Kenneth Scott Latourette It may seem strange that Jesus should pass from peacemaking to persecution, from … Continue reading Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted for the Sake of Righteousness
Unburdening Our Hearts with the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. . . . [Let us confess the ways that we have been infatuated with making our name great rather than our Father’s] Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. . . . [Let us confess the ways that we have pursued … Continue reading Unburdening Our Hearts with the Lord’s Prayer
Prayer of Confession based upon Proverbs 6:16-19
Proverbs 22:8 – He who sows iniquity will reap calamity. “There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him:” Haughty eyes (Where and when have I looked down upon others—pride of race, face, place, and grace? Where and when have I possessed an exaggerated sense of my own opinions and … Continue reading Prayer of Confession based upon Proverbs 6:16-19
Using the Beatitudes to Confess Your Sins
Blessed Jesus, you offered us all your blessings when you announced... “Blessed are the poor in spirit” — but we have been rich in pride. “Blessed are those who mourn” — but we have not known much sorrow for our sin. Blessed are the meek” — but we are a stiff-necked people. “Blessed are those … Continue reading Using the Beatitudes to Confess Your Sins
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