Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Matthew

The Weariness Of Service

GALATIANS 6:9-10 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE WEARINESS OF SERVICE.  The greatly used man of God…

He Puts Us In The Storm

MATTHEW 14:22-33 – “Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was a long way from the land,…

Defeating Distractions

1 CORINTHIANS 7:35 – “This I say for your own benefit; not to put a restraint upon you, but to promote what is appropriate and to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord.” THEME OF THE DAY: DEFEATING DISTRACTIONS.  My wife and I went on a walk this morning. On the journey, I asked her, “What are the three greatest hindrances to your…

The Blessed Life

ACTS 20:28-35 – “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men…

Life’s Most Important Question

MATTHEW 16:13-17 – “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So, they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered and…

The Most Damaging Weapon In The World

JAMES 1:19-20; 26 – “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE MOST DAMAGING…