2 CHRONICLES 7:1-3 – As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. And the priests could not enter the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord filled the Lord’s house. When all the people of the Israel saw…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Old Testament
GENESIS 28:15-17 – Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” 16 Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” 17 And…
This Lord’s Day evening, Pastor Jim takes us to look at a model believer in the Old Testament character, Joshua, who exhibits courage in trying times and a fearful world. From his example, we see how God gives us all we need not live in the spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind; all qualities in the courageous believer.
PROVERBS 10:19 – When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” THEME OF THE DAY. BE CAREFUL OF MANY WORDS. It is a sure thing because the Bible, and particularly, today’s scripture tells us it is a sure thing. If we must always give an opinion in a conversation; if we must always strive…
PROVERBS 10:7 – The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.” THEME OF THE DAY. HOW WILL WE BE REMEMBERED? It is the most important question we may ask ourselves often in life. It goes like this “When the Lord calls me to Himself, I wonder how I am going to be remembered…
MALACHI 3:16 – Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name.” THEME OF THE DAY: GOD-GIVEN DESIRES. Let’s face it. All believers experience the pain of doubt. We do have those times we…