Good Can Come from Pain
on November 6th, 2024
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.  (Romans 8:28)  Have you ever found yourself asking God this question, “Lord, how can any good come from this pain I’m dealing with?” Maybe you went on to say, “I thought You loved me. Why are you allowing me to go through this immense pain? Why don’t you intervene right now?...  Read More
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Boldly Standing for Christ
on November 5th, 2024
They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.  (Revelation 12:11)    Let me tell you a story about a guy named Matt. He was a high school student in a church I pastored in Houston many years ago. We had been emphasizing in our church the importance of taking a stand for Jesus Christ. Accordingly, we were looking for opportunities to share our faith.     One d...  Read More
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A Sacrifice Of Praise
on November 4th, 2024
"Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise–the fruit of lips that openly profess his name." – Hebrews 13:15The Bible tells us that we should continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God. This isn’t just about singing worship songs on Sunday; it’s about making praise a part of our everyday life. Why? Because praise shifts our focus from ourselves to Jesus.Whe...  Read More
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Something Greater
on November 3rd, 2024
For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come. –Hebrews 13:14This life is temporary, but it’s easy to forget that. We get caught up in our daily routines: work, family, goals, and even struggles. While all these things are important, we need to remember that this world is not our final destination. We are only passing through.Hebrews 13:14 reminds us tha...  Read More
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Grow In Grace
on November 2nd, 2024
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.  (2 Peter 3:18)  The character of God is grace; therefore, the character of His people should also be grace. When someone comes into your church and they don't talk like you, and they don't look like you, what is your response? Your response must be, “Welcome!” Everything that we do...  Read More
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Show God’s Grace
on November 1st, 2024
But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions -- it is by grace you have been saved.  (Ephesians 2:4-5)  The very heartbeat of the Church needs to be grace. Under grace, we extend love regardless of who people are, where they are on their journey, and what is happening in their life right now. We just extend God'...  Read More
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The Difference the Cross Makes
on October 31st, 2024
Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people. For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. (Romans 5:18-19)  It is hard to forgive when you have been wronged, but forgiveness is a ...  Read More
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Encouraging Words
on October 30th, 2024
Therefore encourage one another with these words. (1 Thessalonians 4:18) For years as a pastor, I have walked the grief road with those who are saying good-bye for a final time at a gravesite to a dearly cherished loved one. When I open the Bible to these words (especially from verse 13 to the end of the chapter), it changes the atmosphere every time. Although the grief process has a journey to co...  Read More
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Have You Been Saved? 
on October 29th, 2024
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13)    Has there ever been a time in your life when you have turned from your sin and placed your faith in Jesus Christ? You might say, “I joined the church, was confirmed and was baptized at 12.” I didn't ask that.     Has there been a moment in your life when you have acknowledged your sin and realized that you deserved to go...  Read More
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Stay Near The Cross
on October 28th, 2024
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. – Galatians 6:14As long as we stand at the foot of the cross—where the ground is level—we will be okay. The cross is the great equalizer, reminding us that no one is better or worse than anyone else. Our sins were equally paid for by Jesus’ sacrifice, and that is wh...  Read More
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Focus On The Sacrifice Of Jesus
on October 27th, 2024
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. – Hebrews 13:8When Jesus died on the cross, He did something unimaginable—He who was sinless became sin for us. Crucified between two thieves, Jesus took all our sin—past, present, and future—upon Himself. He became the ultimate sacrifice for humanity, allowing us to be reconciled with God. This is a truth we must never lose sight of. The c...  Read More
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Forgiveness
on October 26th, 2024
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18:21-22)  We talked about forgiving others as Christ forgave us, and how difficult this can be. When forgiving, we must remember that we cannot fully forgive anyone in our own power. ...  Read More
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