The Faith of Friends
Opening Verse “And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.” – Mark 2:4 (KJV) Introduction In life, we often encounter obstacles that seem insurmountable....
Stop Blaming Satan for Sins You Are Committing
Opening Verse “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” – Jeremiah 17:9 Introduction Often, it’s easy to point fingers at external forces when we falter or sin, attributing our wrongdoings to Satan’s temptations. While it’s true that Satan can tempt us, it’s crucial to recognize that many...
Navigating the Gears of Emotion
Opening Verse “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1 (KJV) Introduction Life, much like driving a manual transmission car, requires a delicate balance. When we interact with our children or face stressful situations, the approach we take can either smooth the ride or cause the engine...
The Garden of Your Soul
Opening Verse “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,” — Galatians 5:22 (KJV) Introduction Imagine your life as a beautiful garden that God has meticulously planned and cared for. Within this garden, your soul can flourish under His guidance and love. However, just like any garden, weeds...
You Can’t Just Put God in a Box
Opening Verse “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” – Psalm 16:11 Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, it’s tempting to treat our relationship with God like just another item on our checklist, conveniently tucked away until needed....
Living a New Life
Opening Verse: “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?” – Romans 6:1-2, KJV Introduction In Romans 6:1-2, Paul confronts a critical question about the Christian life. These verses challenge believers to consider the...
Legacy of Overcomers
Opening Verse “I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.” – 1 John 2:14 (KJV) Introduction The passage...
The Wilderness
Opening Scripture “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.” — Proverbs 3:5-7 Introduction In Deuteronomy 8, Moses emphasizes the lessons...
The Call to Holiness
Opening Verse “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” – Isaiah 1:18 (KJV) Introduction Understanding our call to holiness is essential in our walk with God. It’s...
Ready for Transformation
Opening Verse “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” (Romans 8:14, KJV) Introduction Listening to a challenging sermon in church can stir emotions, especially when it confronts us with truths we might not be ready to hear. It’s like going to a waterpark dressed...