Positioned for Revival
Matthew 16:13-18 (KJV) Positioned for Revival Introduction Jesus and His disciples traveled from the region around the Sea of Galilee and went north about thirty miles to Caesarea Philippi. It was here Jesus questioned His disciples about their faith in Him. He asked, “Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” (Matthew 16:13). Their replies reflected a couple of Old Testament men – Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the other prophets. Some even thought Jesus was John the Baptist raised from the dead. Continuing the discussion, Jesus then asked the disciples, “But what...
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Pastor Talk for October Psalm 1:1-6 (KJV) 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. I am Blessed What does it mean to be blessed? How many times have we heard that word in connection with some sort of...
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Pastor Talk for September 2 Timothy 1:6-9 (KJV) 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ...
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1 Timothy 4:16 (KJV) 16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. A Love for Truth INTRODUCTION As time passes and we become further removed in time from the historic beginning of the apostolic church, the assault upon its foundational truths and principles becomes more intense. In Paul’s letter to Timothy, he warned against false teachers and false doctrines that would inevitably threaten the very character and nature of the apostolic church. Satan’s assault on the church of this...
Read MoreOur Glorious Gospel
1 Timothy 1:11 (KJV) 11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. This verse is in a letter written by Paul to Timothy. The gospel is the greatest asset of the church. It has been entrusted to us to guard, to preserve, and to share. Our Glorious Gospel The first letter from the apostle Paul to Timothy emphasizes faithfulness to the doctrine and gospel of Jesus Christ. So, what is the definition of gospel? The word gospel translates from the Greek word euaggelion, which means “good news.” Paul defined gospel in his first epistle to the...
Read MoreFinishing the Race
Hebrews 12:1-2 (KJV) 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Finishing the Race Introduction Knowing the facts about any subject is very important. We read books and attend classes to learn about any given topic, but merely...
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