That’s a good title, isn’t it? That’s the end of my sermon. Matthew, can you come up to lead rededication? About a year ago, during the transition period when I was preparing to pastor this church, I prayed to God about what to teach. And we ended up in Romans. I thought this made sense […]
Eugene Cho, on the death of Osama bin Laden
Eugene Cho is a pastor of Quest Church in Seattle and founder of One Day’s Wages, a non-profit fighting world hunger. Here is what he had to say — Like all of you, I was stunned some days ago as I started soaking in the breaking news of Osama bin Laden’s capture and death via […]
Henry Blackaby Devotional: Christian Discipleship
Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. (Colossians 1:28) Discipleship is personally transferring the full dimensions of your relationship with Christ to the person you are walking with. It is not the imparting of spiritual disciplines as much as […]
Frances J. Roberts Devotional: Cherish My Words
“For You will light my lamp; The Lord my God will enlighten my darkness” ~Psalm 18:28 O My children, obey My words. Do not wander in unbelief and darkness, but let the Spirit shine as a light upon your path. My Word shall be life to you, for My commandments are given for your health […]
Romans 13: How Much More pt 3 of 3
In what manner are we to love others? Answer: with urgency, understanding the present time. The hour has come to wake up from your slumber (v11). Then, the phrase that might sound a bit odd — our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. What does this mean? I thought once saved, we […]
Romans 13: How Much More pt 2 of 3
Now, we are going to cover v8-10. Verses 1-7 that we just covered appear rather abruptly considering Romans chapters 1-12. Those chapters flow nicely together. But Romans 13:1-7 seem out of place. But I think those 7 verses have been inserted intentionally to set the stage to introduce the meat of this chapter which starts […]