Read Matthew 13:10-17. The “mysteries of the kingdom” are the ages between Israel’s rejection of God’s kingdom and their full reception of God’s kingdom. Dwight Pentecost states, “Thus this new program began while Christ was still on the earth, and it will extend until His return to the earth in power and great glory. Matthew […]
As you read through the first three Gospels in the Bible, you will soon come upon the parables of the Lord. Read Matthew 13:1-3. In his parables, Jesus talked about all sorts of real life situations. He talked about planting seeds, weeds in the field, yeast in bread dough, hidden treasures, fishing nets, working in […]
The year was A. D. 62. Paul had been arrested for preaching the Gospel more than two years previously. He was presently a prisoner in Rome awaiting his trial. Though he hoped to be released, yet his situation was such as led him to look death in the face. Nero, the Emperor, had a reputation […]
The birth of Christ contains mysteries that have no human explanation. No doubt about it, grand portions of the Christmas story are supernatural in nature. Unbelievers mock these mysteries. Sceptics question them. Uninformed Christians avoid talking about these mysteries. Informed Christians believe these mysteries by faith. Our evidence is Bible based. Bible credibility is supported […]
Moses had just died. Joshua was now the leader of the nation of Israel. He faced a huge task of leading Israel into the Promised Land and conquering the many enemies and difficulties ahead. Those challenges seemed overwhelming and humanly impossible, yet God told him to prepare for prosperity and success – not failure! It […]
The Lord ordained tithing in the OT. A tithe is 10% of all income. He said that the tithe belongs to Him. (Leviticus 27:30) “And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’S: it is holy unto the LORD.” The […]
Alex Dunlap was the founder and director of The Conversion Center in Havertown, Pennsylvania USA which was a ministry and halfway house for converted Catholic Priests. He was very bold in his witness for the Lord. He told of one time that he went into a catholic church where people were lined up to go […]
Fred was invited to a party that he knew would likely include things that may endanger his morals, health, and spiritual life, but he agreed to go to please his peers. Sue just received word that her mother has cancer. She panicked and plunged into a state of frantic worry. On his way to work, […]
I am sorry, but the microphone has a short in it and the audio failed to record. Supporting God’s work is a way that Christians can tangibly worship God. However, as we will see this morning, supporting God’s work is far more than just financial giving. There are several ways we can support God’s work. […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been forced to take many safety precautions that we may have never considered before. We have had to practice social distancing, wash our hands more frequently and more thoroughly, and limit travel. We have been reminded that viruses can spread quickly, silently and globally, causing great sickness and even […]