I recently preached on Jesus' famous parable. Here's what struck me most: As we think rightly of our Father and treasure Him as the real prodigal in this story, we will become more intentional in sharing His pursuit of other prodigals, whether they are prodigal in their rebellion and self-centeredness or whether they are prodigal … Continue reading Treasuring Prodigals (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)
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The Grandeur of Gospel Grace – Isaiah 61
Attached is a link to our personal worship guide that guides you through Isaiah 61. The Grandeur of Gospel Grace - Personal Worship Guide
The Rescue Story
The Rescue Story - Isaiah 60
Personal Worship Guide – When God’s Word Pours Down Like Rain
Personal Worship Guide - When God's Word Pours Down Like Rain God’s Word is like the rain. It fulfills God’s purpose of causing life to flourish. It comes from beyond us. We can’t control it. We only receive it… much like this invitation to feast at God’s banquet of grace. Isaiah 55:1-13 reminds us that … Continue reading Personal Worship Guide – When God’s Word Pours Down Like Rain
Fearless and Singing
Now suppose both death and hell were utterly defeated. Suppose the fight was fixed. Suppose God took you on a crystal ball trip into your future and you saw with indubitable certainty that despite everything - your sin, your smallness, your stupidity -- you could have free for the asking... your whole crazy heart’s deepest … Continue reading Fearless and Singing
What arrests the movement of the gospel in our midst?
The Church at Ephesus - Losing Your First Love (Revelation 2:1-7) Not prioritizing a loving relationship with Jesus Christ arrests the movement of the gospel and leads a church to become a monument. This church ended up losing her first love for Christ. What is the Lord asking you tod do to prioritize your relationship … Continue reading What arrests the movement of the gospel in our midst?
Worship Reflections – Romans 16:17-27
‘The only wise God’ deserves all praise, honor, and glory since He is the originator and sustainer of His wonderful plan for redemption. His objective “to bring about the obedience of faith” from among the nations will be realized (Romans 16:26). Satan is the accuser of Christians who undermines grace and assurance, makes Christians insecure, … Continue reading Worship Reflections – Romans 16:17-27
The Great Tribulation and the Right Use of Election
Jesus’ teachings on the end times highlight a controversial doctrine in the church – election. Again, J.C. Ryle speaks simply and clearly. Jesus discusses openly the great privileges of God's elect in Mark 13. Twice in this passage our Lord uses a remarkable expression about the elect. He says of the great tribulation, "Except that … Continue reading The Great Tribulation and the Right Use of Election
Three Rich Cordials to Cheer Our Souls
Mark 13:9-13 - 9 “You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. 11 Whenever you are arrested … Continue reading Three Rich Cordials to Cheer Our Souls
One Master Passion – Advance the Gospel
J. Campbell White, the head of the Laymen’s Missionary Movement, said in 1906 that: “Most men and women are not satisfied with the permanent output of their lives. Nothing can wholly satisfy the life of Christ within His followers except the adoption of Christ’s purpose toward the world He came to redeem. Fame, pleasure, and … Continue reading One Master Passion – Advance the Gospel
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