When we were on holiday, I noticed in the paddock beside our cabin that the sheep had clearly worn paths where they had repeatedly walked. Though we do not think about it, we too have spiritual paths that we follow day after day. We should each have clear paths worn by our daily Bible reading […]
What does God say is the primary duty of a pastor? __ Get several responses. Our text this evening, Ephesians 4:11-12, answers that question. He is to perfect the saints. The word translated perfect literally means to complete, to furnish, or to equip. Pastors are to equip the saints to do the work of the […]
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The Sidu River bridge hangs over 1,600 feet (487 m) above the canyon floor. The bridge spans just over 5,000 feet (1.5 km) across the river valley and was so far across that the builders had to use a rocket to string the first pilot line across the gap. This is the highest bridge in […]
We have all experienced times of illness that have zapped our energy and wellbeing. The strength and energy that we once had, ran out and left us as limp as a wet rag. We may have similar experiences in our Christian life. We may have a revival, be reading our Bibles, growing spiritually and seeking […]
Isaiah was ministering to Israel at a time when the nation was decaying within. Many in Israel were carnal and living in sin. As a result, they were troubled on every side. Isaiah urged them to return to the Lord. Here in Isaiah 40, he urged them to renew their view of God’s greatness. Then […]
This evening I want us to take a trip back in time to Egypt during the time when the children of Israel were slaves. I want us to picture ourselves as one of the Israelite slaves. For 400 years, our people have lived in Egypt. We have no freedom. Every day, cruel taskmasters force us […]
In Colossians 1:24-29, Paul said that he rejoiced in his sufferings for the Colossi believers. This verse does not imply that Paul was suffering because Christ did not suffer enough for our sin. Christ alone paid for our entire sin debt. However, suffering did not end with Christ. Preaching the gospel to the Gentiles brought […]
Years ago, Colonel Byrd, an American from the state of Virginia, was condemned to death by the Cherokee Indians. In that tribe, there was a chief who had been his friend. That chief said, “This man is my friend; before you can get at him, you must kill me.” The Cherokees let him go free. […]
When a child awakens from a fearful dream and his mother comes to his side, she calms his heart and gives him assurance that he has nothing to fear. God has promised us “redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins” (v.14), but sometimes the devil frightens us with doubts like a fearful dream. […]