“Paul reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath and tried to persuade both Jews and Greeks.” ~Luke
I must be persistent and faithful. I must reason with others every chance I get. My job is to persuade …
Tag Archives: Apostle Paul
“These men who have turned the world upside down have come here too.” Thessalonian city officials
I need to stay focused on the essential message of the good news of Jesus. Paul understood that and shows …
“So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.” ~Luke
Do people speak highly of me as a disciple? Does it matter? My job is to please God. That should …
“Unless you are circumcised according to the custom prescribed by Moses, you cannot be saved.” ~Religious Elites
God is doing amazing things. The people are coming to Jesus. The legalists emerge. They sense fresh meat and pounce. …
“I am Jesus, the One you’re hunting down. I want you to get up and enter the city. In the city you’ll be told what to do next.” ~Jesus to Saul
Saul is on a mission. It is not a mission for God though. The religious elites were out to destroy …
“Saul was right there, congratulating the killers.” ~Luke
The religious elites (members of the Sanhedrin) had Stephen killed for following Jesus. Saul (later to become the Apostle Paul) …
“And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” ~Jesus
God expects me to pray. Jesus instructs me to ask. Paul wrote, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in …
Joy – Is it because of the believers’ partnership in the good news?
Am I offering prayers filled with joy? Am I a partner in the joy of the good news? Am I …
Ecstasy – Is it in response to the Holy Spirit?
We seem a little reluctant to talk about the ecstatic experience. Is that for mystics and weirdo’s I think? Maybe …
Joy – Do God’s people find their joy in Jesus?
Jesus wants me to glad, joyful and happy. Jesus paid the price for my missing God’s goal (aka sin). I …
Fools – What do we know about them from Proverbs?
I want wisdom. It is important to my daily walk with Jesus. Sometimes it helps, in understanding something, is to …
“We don’t want the crowds up in arms” ~Religious Leaders
The religious leaders wanted to kill Jesus. They would. The religious elites just didn’t want people to be upset about …
“Why this gossipy whispering?” ~Jesus
Jesus decides to return to His hometown. When He got there, some men carried a paraplegic on a stretcher and …
“Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit.” ~Apostle Paul
This is very common. I don’t think of it that way naturally but it is when you start looking below …
Is love optional?
Is love optional? Yes, I get to decide whether to love or not. So do you. I often am not …
“Don’t brashly announce what you’re going to do tomorrow; you don’t know the first thing about tomorrow.” ~King Solomon
This is a very common theme that leads to wisdom. So follow the thread from Solomon to Jesus to Paul …
“Our prayers for you are always spilling over into thanksgivings.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul anchors himself in being connected with Jesus who is in charge of his life. Because of that, no matter …
How to cultivate a lifestyle of Thanksgiving
In this message, Casey Wilson from The Christian Training Center reminds us through the lives of Abraham, Paul and the …
“Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking.” ~Apostle Paul
What can I give to God? Is there an offering I can make that will make a difference? Will Jesus …
“Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them.” ~Apostle Paul
If I asked my family, friends and colleagues if it is clear that I am on their side, what would …
“But you’ve seen and heard God’s wisdom because God, by his Spirit, has brought it all out into the open before you.” ~Apostle Paul
We have God’s wisdom in our life. The amazing Spirit of God leads us. That is amazing. While we don’t …
“I can’t believe your fickleness.” ~Apostle Paul
We don’t like to think about it but there are a number of messages delivered by men of God that …
“This signet (the Holy Spirit) from God is the first installment on what’s coming.” ~Apostle Paul
God has given us the Holy Spirit. That is a sign of His authority in our life. Jesus has left …
“That was my reason for writing a letter instead of coming.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians was very direct. He was concerned about what was hearing. Sometimes a clearly written …
“So what difference does it make who’s religious and who isn’t?” ~Apostle Paul
It isn’t about who was raised in the church and has a religious background. Paul is clear on that. If …
Am I worshiping the wrong thing?
We worship everything but God. I trust in my 401k. When I am in financial trouble, I have a credit …
“No one’s ever so much as imagined anything quite like it— What God has arranged for those who love him.” ~Apostle Paul
I think I know it all. I am very confident about what the future holds for me. But can I really out imagine God? …
“The Message bears fruit and gets larger and stronger, just as it has in you.” ~Apostle Paul
I understand the Message of Good News. Jesus, sent by his Father, is the ultimate messenger of how good God is. …
“So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.” ~Author of Hebrews
Am I letting it slip through my fingers? I have access to God. Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, paved …
“Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do.” ~Apostle Paul
News flash. God can handle things with out my help!! God doesn’t need me to correct believers. This can be very …
“We’re not about to throw up our hands and walk off the job just because we run into occasional hard times.” ~Apostle Paul
Will I throw up my hands and walk off the job? No way. I have to be clear about that. I …
“They trivialized themselves into silliness and confusion so that there was neither sense nor direction left in their lives.” ~~Apostle Paul
There are some “real” atheists. There are also many who believe there is a God but don’t believe in God. …
“I’m God-commissioned.” ~~Apostle Paul
Paul knew something. He wasn’t afraid to say it. God had commissioned him. He was on a mission for God …
“Celebrate God all day, every day.” ~Apostle Paul
Now here is some great advise from the Apostle Paul. He knew what he was talking about. This is how …
“May everything good from God our Father be yours!” ~Apostle Paul
God is good. There is no doubt about it. The Apostle Paul starts out his message to the Colossians with …
What is the most dangerous threat to my leadership?
We often see danger as lurking outside of us. Here is a sober reminder from Brandon Cox. Something along the …
"But it wasn’t by any fancy footwork on our part" ~~Apostle Paul
Paul depended on Jesus and the Holy Spirit to speak about the Good News. He depended on Jesus completely. While …
"What happened was this: People knew God perfectly well, but when they didn’t treat him like God…." ~~Apostle Paul
We all know GOD exists. Sure, there are some atheist but they are really kidding themselves. So lets not think …
“Isn’t it obvious that all angels are sent to help out with those lined up to receive salvation?” ~Apostle Paul
I have to say that it hasn’t always been obvious to me that angels are here to help me. There …
This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike "What’s next, Papa?" ~~Apostle Paul
We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We share in His resurrection and live a resurrection life. We get to share …
