When the Flame Feels Faint
Opening Verse “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?”Psalm 85:6 (KJV) Introduction Even with faith in God, there are times we feel like our spark has faded. We still believe. We still pray. But inside, we feel tired—spiritually dry. It happens to more people than we realize. The...
The Bread and Wine of Destruction
Opening Verse “For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.”— Proverbs 4:17 (KJV) Introduction Not all meals nourish. Some destroy. The world offers a feast, but it’s not one prepared by the Lord. It’s a table set with wickedness and violence, and many are dining without even realizing the...
Be Blameless
Opening Verse “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”Ephesians 4:29 (KJV) Introduction A deacon is called to be blameless, holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. But what happens when...
The Natural Man Understands Not
Opening Verse “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”—1 Corinthians 2:14 (KJV) Introduction There’s a difference between hearing God’s Word and truly understanding it. Many hear sermons, read Scripture, and even quote...
The Faith That Led Someone Home
Opening Verse “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”Matthew 5:14 (KJV) Introduction Sometimes we think our faith is just for us. We struggle, we pray, we keep going—and we assume it’s all personal. But what if your faith was exactly what someone else...
Beware the Leaven
Opening Verse “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.”Matthew 16:6 (KJV) Introduction Jesus spoke in ways that pierced the heart. When He warned about “leaven,” He wasn’t giving a baking lesson. He was exposing the quiet spread of false teaching, pride, and sin. That warning is louder...
Command Your Soul to Bless the Lord
Opening Verse “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”Psalm 103:1 (KJV) Introduction Sometimes, our spirit knows what to do, but our soul lags behind. Psalm 103 is not just a declaration—it’s a command. David wasn’t asking his soul to bless the Lord—he was telling it...
Chosen and Pressed
Opening Verse “And who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”(Esther 4:14, KJV) Introduction When God calls His children—men, women, and even youth—He does so with purpose. The world may overlook them, but Heaven puts them in demand. The demand increases in moments of pressure. It’s not...
Are You Playing to Win or Playing to Learn?
Opening Verse “But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”Hebrews 5:14 (KJV) Introduction Some kids just want to score. They run straight for the goal every time the ball touches their feet, ignoring their...
Shake the Dust Off
Wordcast Opening Verse “And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.”— Luke 9:5 (KJV) Introduction Jesus didn’t say to beg or argue. He said, “shake off the dust.” When the message of the Gospel is rejected,...