INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard or said these words before? “You did that on purpose.” The reply to someone saying that is almost always, “no I didn’t, it was an accident.” God has never had an accident! As you read the Bible you discover that God is a God of purpose. ...
INTRODUCTION: We all know the value of Prayer! “Devote Yourself to Prayer!” Taking it one step further, I believe the Holy Spirit wants me to highlight the following thought. What is the attitude of my prayers. How am I praying? Am I praying God honoring prayers? Ephesians 3:20– “Now to Him who is able...
Rush hour traffic. Long grocery lines. Professional sporting events. Youth sporting events. Some marriages. Social media. Your heart. At times, All of these have the same thing in common..a lack of love. This word is probably the most commonly thrown around word. “Oh, I LOVE that movie” or “I LOVE the smell of coffee in...
The important thing to remember when waiting on God is that our timing is not his timing. 1.Patience is key (James 5:7-8 NLT) Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look...
Discipline– Regimen, practice, training, raise up, nurture! 1 Corinthians 9:24-27– “Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal...
INTRODUCTION: The Dallas Cowboys are looking for a kicker! Anyone interested? They might even, and probably should be, looking for a quarterback. Anyone interested? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might be looking for a quarterback next season, who knows what Tom Brady is going to do. Anyone interested? The Denver Broncos and a few...
INTRODUCTION: My marriage was in chaos! If you were to look from the outside in and discover what was going on “in the house” you would have said “no hope!” I was telling someone the other day a story that the Holy Spirit reminds me of when I get to the place and I’m...
Have you ever wondered how Jesus was able to minister to multitudes without collapsing from the stress and pressure of it all? Luke 5:16 – “ But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.” Jesus habitually withdrew for prayer! Jesus experienced supernatural strength! This kind of supernatural strength was seen in...
Have you ever experienced something good when you could have experienced something better? Being able to talk to my wife while in Tanzania was good, but talking to her in person is so much better. Biscuits soaked in butter is good, but biscuits soaked in butter and covered in sausage gravy, that’s much better! When...
