Faith is a word that carries all kinds of baggage. My personal experience seems to indicate that many see faith as a jump in the dark. “Faith is blind” is a common quip. Many people see faith as stepping out on a limb that is too small dreaming that it will hold them up. Thankfully, … Continue reading Faith – Taking God at His Word
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I Have Prayed for You
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.Luke 22:31-32 These are incredible words. Satan literally demanded that Simon Peter be given to him. Satan's … Continue reading I Have Prayed for You
Psalm 23:1 Meditation Pt. 2
This is another meditation from Psalm 23. The more I meditate on this Psalm, the more I see what a powerful tool it is to preach truth to myself. Today, I am confronting my doubts and fears head-on with Psalm 23:1. "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want" (Psalm 23:1) For something I … Continue reading Psalm 23:1 Meditation Pt. 2
Paul, Christ’s Ambassador, writing to those set apart to God through faith in Christ Jesus (Eph 1:1-2)
The following is an outline (plus some explanatory notes) for the Sunday sermon on January 23, 2022 at Pioneer Bible Church. Ephesians - Saints: Set Apart In Calling and Practice REVIEW: Overview of Ephesians Divided into Two Sections – Chapters 1-3 (Position) and Chapters 4-6 (Practice)Connected by Ephesians 4:1 (HINGE) This Week: Paul, Christ’s Ambassador, … Continue reading Paul, Christ’s Ambassador, writing to those set apart to God through faith in Christ Jesus (Eph 1:1-2)
There Is One Faith (Ephesians 4:5)
In this series on the unity of the body of Christ we have seen that there is one body, one Spirit, one hope, and one Lord. In this post we will study the one faith. There is one faith shared by all believers. To what does "one faith" refer? Some interpret this to mean the … Continue reading There Is One Faith (Ephesians 4:5)