Many Charismatic churches seem to overemphasise the Holy Spirit. In contrast, most Independent Baptist churches underemphasize the Holy Spirit. He is rarely mentioned other than in doctrinal lessons. Perhaps that is the reason I was attracted to the phrase “praying in the Holy Ghost” as I read the book of Jude several weeks ago. It […]
Having an expert help us when doing a task that we are not very good at, is a huge help. The expert knows the best, fastest, and safest way to do the task. Depending on the task, the expert will have the proper tools to do the job right. When it comes to praying, the […]
Most of you know that one of my hobbies is artistic painting. I have found many good painting websites. Some of them share their information freely; however, others require a financial membership of some sort. By becoming a member, a painter gets the privilege of receiving valuable painting tips and lessons that are not available […]
Dr David Thomason wisely observed. “Romans 6 presents the possibility of victorious living, while Romans 7 presents the human impossibility of victorious Christian living, then Romans 8 presents what happens when God is in the picture! Romans 7 is about ME, while Romans 8 is about the Holy Spirit. God insists that not only do […]
9/02/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Review of God the Holy Spirit’s Person Name a few of the person-like characteristics of the Holy Spirit Teaches, testifies, guides, speaks, enlightens, strives, commands, intercedes, calls, comforts, works What are some bad things we can do to the Holy Spirit Lie to, resist, grieve, vex, disrespect Name a proof that […]
2/02/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Review of God the Son’s Ministry Where is Christ as our High Priest? At the right hand of the Father As our intercessor, what does Christ do for us? He continually prays for us What book and chapter is Christ’s prayer list for believers? John 17 Christ is our advocate or […]
Are you filled with the Holy Spirit this morning? That is a question that many Christians do not know how to answer. By the end of our sermon today, I hope you will both know how to be filled with the Spirit and determine to make it a daily practice. Transition In today’s sermon we […]
In Bible days, slavery was common. Slaves had little motivate to do a good job for their master beyond what was necessary to avoid a beating. Masters were often unkind and unfair with their slaves. Thus, the relationship between slaves and masters was often very unloving. When a slave or a master became a Christian, […]
When I was a boy, we had many wild apple trees on our farm. Yearly we would get fruit from them, but the amount and quality of fruit varied from year to year. A late frost sometimes killed some buds. Lack of bees to pollinate the flowers sometimes hindered germination. Shortage of water or nutrients […]
Our God is a forgiving God! (Psalms 86:5) “For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.” (Psalms 32:1) “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” (Psalms 103:3) “Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;” (Daniel 9:9) […]