“Exalt Yahweh with me, and let’s exalt His name together.” ~King David
King David knows what it is like to be in some tough places. He spent much of his life in …
King David knows what it is like to be in some tough places. He spent much of his life in …
We should be thankful because God is worthy of our thanksgiving. It is only right to credit Him for “every …
“BUT NOW.” Martin Lloyd-Jones, the great British preacher and expositor of Romans, once said that “there are no more wonderful …
God is speaking. And He suggests that I be careful. I think I should pay attention to this. Israel didn’t, …
Of course, we have problems. Are we counting our problems or our blessings? For what are we praying? Are we …
Some days things look bleak. Everything is out of synch. Nothing seems right at all. What I expect isn’t …
Jesus is perfect. There is no blemish in him at all. Jesus brought us peace with God. His sacrifice for …
We serve an amazing God. We need to celebrate everything He does for us. Celebrate Him doesn’t quite seem to …
Why this is important: Jesus challenges us to change our minds (repent) about how we can get to God. …
When we think of leaders, how often do we think of love and truth? That should become our normal criteria. …
Why do we have money? Does God give us money to increase our standard of living? If you are not …
I get caught in the act of missing God’s goal for my life (sinning). It happens too often. The …
Jesus calls on me to be a person of hope. God gives me the Holy Spirit so I can brim …
I should never lack for anything to pray about. I can thank God, all day long, for my family, friends, …
“I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!” ~Jesus to the religious leaders Some of the …
Here is a truth I need to remember. When there’s NOTHING left I can do about a situation I need to remember …
God’s love for us is astounding. That is all there is to it. He sent his son Jesus to redeem …
I can count on God. God sees the whole picture and pulls it all together for me. I rely on …
Like a good parent, Our God knows how to keep it simple. Only 3 things on God’s list of “to …
God has a purpose in what He says to me. There is something He has in mind to accomplish. And, …
There are a lot of things that do not really matter at the end of the day. Who won the …
What does God want from me? Listen to His Son Jesus. It is a simple and straightforward challenge. God didn’t make …
Jesus distinguishes between two different resurrections in 5:28–29, just as Revelation 20:4–6, 11–15 does. But 5:24 shows that his talk …
Why this is important: Hope is bundled together with tribulations, perseverance and proven character. It is a result of love …
God knows exactly how much I can handle. God is God and God is Great. God will see me through to …
Gratitude goes a long way. The Messiah is the one who makes us adequate to do anything. It is not …
Jesus challenges us to live like our faith means something. Our faith must be lived out in love. We must have a …
Now here is some good news. God formed us. Sin deformed us. Jesus transforms us. It is a trustworthy statement, …
We are all saved by grace. It is a gift. We have done nothing to deserve it. In Greek, grace …
I know the end of the story. I know that Jesus is the anointed one of God and is in …
What gets us into the game and off the bench? It is faith in Jesus the Master, our Messiah. Faith …
It is clear. There is no room for doubt. We must accept the facts. Jesus is Master. Jesus died, was …
I have decided not to publish the video I had intended to this morning. The powerful video was created by Lion …
Under the New Covenant (or New Agreement / Testament), we are given the opportunity to receive salvation as a gift. …
Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to change our minds (repent). Do we need more, or do we have more than …
No problem ahead of you is more powerful than the God behind you. God is great. God is mighty. God …
What a mighty lesson of faith this story teaches us. Jesus is clear with us. We want to believe but …
Why this is important: Here is a great promise. It is to everyone. No exceptions. And …. it is a …
I am sticking with God!! I could trust myself, my friends, my family. Nothing wrong with that. Friends and family …
When we talk with God, Jesus the Messiah challenges us to be direct. God already knows what we need. God …
What a gift it is to know our Master Jesus. It isn’t anything I have earned. Our Father just loves …
Jesus, the Messiah and God’s Son can do anything he wants. Jesus has been giving all power and authority from …
Jesus, the Messiah, has ushered in a whole new agreement and plan (covenant). It is his gift to us through …
Now here is good news. God can’t see our old heart. God can’t see that we are dirty and need …
Sometimes, OK, many times, I need to be reminded to fan the flame. It hasn’t completely gone out but it …
When it was time to give birth to Jesus, no one had room for Him. So, Mary did what …
May I be bold in what I ask for. And he said to them, “Which of you who has a …
It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …
What a great song by Zach Williams and Dolly Parton. Take a few minutes now and worship Jesus. There Was …
Why this is important: We don’t find God’s wisdom in the popular philosophies that are floating around. This is not …
Why this is important: God cares for the poor, the widow, the orphan, the homeless, the sick, those in jail; …
Who does not want to work for someone where there is a complete benefits package? We all do of course. …
Jesus wants me to glad, joyful and happy. Jesus paid the price for my missing God’s goal (aka sin). I …
This is in fact stunning. How can I characterize His sacrifice? It was perfect. There was nothing lacking in it …
The big deal: God has done some amazing things in my life. But, He says to me, “Are you good …
Jesus is very clear. If someone listens to me, they are listening to Jesus. Jesus grants us His authority. His words …
God is patient with sinners. Jesus perfectly models that for me. Jesus is my example. Jesus shows me the way. …
Some people hear the message in their mind. “I am a failure”. Hearing it doesn’t make it true. We don’t want to go there. …
We love to eat fruit. We love fruit and juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May we relish …
Where does love come from? What is the origin of love? Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s …
We should remember the early days when we first came to Jesus, the Messiah, and saw the truth. Those were …
Worrying always results in missing God’s goal. Fear paralyzes and keeps us from acting on what God has planned for …
Goodness is virtue and holiness in action. It results in a life characterized by deeds motivated by righteousness and a …
Jesus gets moved by our condition. Something simple, like being hungry, breaks his heart. Jesus knows they have sacrificed for …
Hope is a big deal. Faith is essential. These are important foundations in the Kingdom of God. With King David, …
Jesus is ushering in the Kingdom (reign) of God. In the Kingdom, things are different. The Kingdom is all about …
My hope is in Jesus. That is the main thing about the main thing. Is your hope in Jesus? If not, …
I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …
God’s love never fails. It just does not stop. We see Him some days through our own eyes, and we …
God has a goal for us. God wants us to spend time with him. God wants us to keep company …
To be sanctified means that God has been at work in our lives. Under the Old Testament Law, the blood …
Jesus promises the stunning power of the Holy Spirit to all who believe in Him. They will be immersed [baptized] …
We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of …
God loves us. That is so very powerful. This passage is the most popular in the Bible. And with good …
Jesus the anointed King and Messiah’s ministry of forgiveness was foretold. God has a plan. God executes it in His …
Jesus, the Messiah, and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He wipes away my …
God challenges us to see what He is doing. It is a choice. If I look around, I can see …
Our heavenly Father is magnificent. There are no boundaries to His greatness. I stand in awe of His great power. …
Our God is in an amazing mood. We must celebrate that all day long, every single day. Jesus, the Messiah, …
Why this is important: This spirit of slavery was rampant within the Jewish culture when Jesus came to earth. He …
In some circles, the end game is to be saved. Now that is important, but it is not the end …
Why this is important: The disciples of Jesus are to rejoice in the salvation brought about by the Messiah’s faithful …
Why this is important: King Jesus, the Messiah, has already won the victory. He is seated on the throne. It is …
Being “religious” carries some weight with God, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, not a bit. Not even a little. Being Jewish or …
Are we seeing the parade of God’s salvation and deliverance? Seriously. Can we see it? Can we see King Jesus, the Messiah, out …
One of the themes I hear about almost everywhere I turn is about how good God is and what a …
I love bread. I love all kinds of breads. I love bread with butter. I love bread with oil. OK, …
The main thing: I don’t deserve God’s grace. In fact, that is what it means. It is a gift to …
Will I throw up my hands and walk off the job? No way. I have to be clear about that. …
And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, …
They are smooth. They are slick. They flatter me. What’s the problem? I need to be discerning. There are those who …
As mothers and fathers, we understand the love that we have for our children. Magnify that by a factor of …
But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, …
Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed …
Why this is important: King David knows he can speak honestly with God. King David is clear about his despair. …
The Spirit of Yahweh is upon me, Because Yahweh has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He …
In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all …
Celebrate [Rejoice] in the Master [Lord] always; again, I will say, celebrate [rejoice].[1] Philippians 4:4 Now here is some …
I need to get this in my heart and soul. God has his plan together for me. Now that is …
Jesus said to pray like this: Our Father in heaven, your name be honored as holy.“ ~Jesus Matthew 6:9 I …