Hebrews 4:15–16 “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help … Continue reading A Sympathetic and Strong High Priest
Matthew 7:7–11 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or which one of you, if his son asks … Continue reading The Father Gives Good Things
I have started posting audio recordings of the sermons I preach on Spotify. I try to post them by Sunday afternoon or Monday morning. This is mainly a resource for members of the church family I shepherd, but if others find it helpful, may God receive the glory for it. Why Spotify?* I am using … Continue reading Audio Sermons on Spotify
“The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.” (Psalm 34:22) Two promises are in this verse. First, we have the work of the LORD: He redeems the life of his servants. Second, we have the promised freedom from condemnation for all who take refuge … Continue reading Psalm 34:22 – Redeemed and Not Condemned
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say,“The Lord is my helper;I will not fear;what can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5–6) We have two commands at the start of this passage. First, … Continue reading Hebrews 13:5 – I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You
“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you” (2 Chronicles 20:12b). Father, I can so relate to this prayer of King Jehoshaphat. There are so many times that I do not know what to do. This is especially true when I have what feels like teeming hordes descending on me, … Continue reading Certainty in Uncertainty: A Prayer
Father, You have not spared your Son but delivered him up for us all. You freely give your people all things in him. Strengthen us with your promise to provide all our needs according to your riches in glory in Christ. May we take advantage of your invitations and promises in Christ and draw near … Continue reading Prayers for the Church In Preparation for Sunday 8-4-24
Blogger Note: Our church elders kindly agreed to purchase the book Don't Waste Your Life (Crossway) by John Piper for the young adults in our church. This is a letter I wrote to our young adults to go along with the book. It is a personal plea that echoes Dr. Piper's book. I am posting … Continue reading A Plea to Our Young Adults (and Everyone Else)
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow meall the days of my life,and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.- Psalm 23:6 Lord, great Shepherd of the sheep, You are good. Your goodness pursues us all our lives. You are merciful and gracious. Your mercy pursues us all our days. You have purchased … Continue reading I Shall Dwell In the Lord’s House Forever – Praying Psalm 23:6
"But we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will" (Acts 15:11). I love this verse. It is a brilliant turn in the discussion at the Jerusalem Council. The question of Gentile salvation is being discussed. Do Gentiles need to become Jews in order to be … Continue reading We Believe We Will Be Saved By Grace
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