The Apostle Paul on Mars Hill in Athens long ago shows us how to proclaim the gospel in a secular, hostile age. Vesper Outline - Acts 17 - Dare to Tell His Gospel Amidst Much Conflict
Devotional Thoughts
A Fresh Reminder on Married Sexuality
If you need a fresh reminder of what God's Word has to say about married sexuality, here is an outline of a talk I gave at our Christian Life Conference back in 2014: Married Sexuality Talk Outline - Word Document
The Marks of An Authentic Work of the Spirit
Does your ministry bear the marks of an authentic work of the Spirit of God? From the fourth chapter of First John, Jonathan Edwards established five things as essential in a genuine work of God's Holy Spirit. First, a true work of the Holy Spirit raises the "esteem of Jesus that He was born of … Continue reading The Marks of An Authentic Work of the Spirit
Prayer of Confession of Sin – The Beatitudes
CONFESSION OF SIN O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy; Be gracious to us for we have gone astray from your ways. Create in us new and contrite hearts, that we may now truly lament and confess our sins to You. Blessed are the poor in spirit. But in our pride we … Continue reading Prayer of Confession of Sin – The Beatitudes
Marks of An Authentic Work of the Holy Spirit
From the fourth chapter of First John, Jonathan Edwards established five things as essential in a genuine work of God's Holy Spirit. First, a true work of the Spirit raises the "esteem of Jesus that was born of the Virgin, and was crucified outside the gates of Jerusalem; and seems more to confirm and establish … Continue reading Marks of An Authentic Work of the Holy Spirit
Psalm 46 – A Rebuke to a Restless, Turbulent World
Ps. 46:10 declares “Be still and know that I am God.” This injunction is not, in the first place, comfort for the harassed, but a rebuke to a restless and turbulent world. ‘Quiet” in fact… It resembles the command to another raging sea: “Peace! Be still!’ And the end in view is stated in terms … Continue reading Psalm 46 – A Rebuke to a Restless, Turbulent World
Wise Counsel from a Young Pastor
Learn much of your own heart; And when you have learned all you can, Remember you have seen but a few yards into a pit that is unfathomable. “The heart if deceitful above all things and desperately wicked: Who can know it?” (Jeremiah 17:9). Learn much of the Lord Jesus. For every look at yourself, … Continue reading Wise Counsel from a Young Pastor
Receiving & Giving Neighbor Love
Jesus is the Great Samaritan to whom the Good Samaritan points... Before you can give this neighbor-love, you need to receive it. Only if you see that you have been saved graciously by someone who owes you the opposite will you go out into the world looking to help absolutely anyone in need. — Timothy … Continue reading Receiving & Giving Neighbor Love
Fighting for Survival
A man with his back against the wall, fighting for survival, needs more than moral exhortation and pious entreaty. He must encounter the living Lord Jesus Christ. This was true for the aged Apostle John exiled as an old man on the island of Patmos in the late 90s. This is also true for all … Continue reading Fighting for Survival
Grace – The Fuel for Worship
The people of God gather on the Lord’s Day to worship Him. We do this in the power of the Holy Spirit, out of gratitude to our Almighty God as He is revealed himself in the person and work of Jesus Christ. We humble ourselves before Him by declaring His worth, confessing His lordship,and rendering … Continue reading Grace – The Fuel for Worship
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