If your doctor does a physical checkup on you and finds some problems, the wise thing to do is to take action. Transition Paul had given the false teachers of Crete a spiritual checkup that revealed three more spiritual problems for Titus to address. As we look at these, examine your own spiritual life. The […]
Psalm 107 reminds me of the cycles found in the book of Judges (prosperity > sin > oppression > repent > mercy > prosperity). However, in this Psalm, the emphasis is on God’s sovereign ways to get us to do right and to praise Him for his lovingkindness. These are two lessons that we often […]
Rehoboam’s son, Abijah was an ungodly man and only reigned as king for three years. Amazingly, Asa, his son was a good king. He must have been young when crowned king, perhaps about 20. Through a majority of his life, he kept his heart right with God and God blessed him. Toward the end of […]
A lifeguard had vital duties to perform to save a drowning person’s life. Their life depends on his performance. As Christians, God gives us some vital duties to perform in order to please Him. Transition The verse before us this morning identifies three vital duties that we must perform. The first vital duty that we […]
When you see a doctor and have a medical done, he checks your body to see if everything is in proper working order. As 2019 draws to a close, we ought to ask God to do a spiritual medical on our lives. The Spiritual Medical form you just received is between you and God. Ask […]
When I was a child, occasionally Dad and Mum left us kids with Mrs Meitz, an elderly neighbour lady, while they went somewhere. Typically, their last words to us were “Now you be good!” That short, compact order was very important for us to obey. How many of you had parents that said that? __ […]
The word “faith” used in these verses is not emphasising our belief in Christ but rather the gift of salvation received by faith in Christ. It is our new relationship with Christ received by faith. Peter called it a “like precious faith” because it is shared by every true Christian. It is received, not by […]
In our veggie garden, we have learned that one of the best ways to keep our plants free from disease and pests is to keep them well fed, watered and weeded. When they are healthy, they are able to resist enemies. The same is true for Christians resisting false teachers. We need flourishing relationships with […]
Children build with blocks, one on top of the other. To reach the top, you must stack one on top of the other. Transition This morning I want to help you identify six “building blocks” in these verses that can lead you to a God-glorifying life. The first “building block” is … Your love must […]
The rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall was a physical project, but it was also a spiritual project. It was a project that required God’s help. The wall had lain in the rubble for decades because no one had the spiritual insight and fortitude to rebuild it. In your spiritual life there may be walls that […]