There is a game show called “Deal or No Deal”. The rules are simple. Choose a briefcase. Then as each round progresses, you must either stay with your original briefcase choice or make a “deal” with the bank to accept… Read More ›
New Testament
The New Testament is a collection of twenty-seven books centered on the life, miracles, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus and the early history of the Church The books of the New Testament are traditionally divided into three categories: the Gospels, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation.
Change Your Wardrobe – Colossians 3:1-17
With the advent of Jesus the invisible has become visible. God has come in the flesh. In Colossians 3 we are called to wear the clothes of Jesus. There is often a wide gulf from what we believe and how… Read More ›
When God Is Near – Philippians 4:4-17
What happens when God is near? 1 – When God is near we are JOYFUL (vs. 4) See Galatians 5:22. Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. See John 17:13. Jesus prayed that the joy of his disciples would… Read More ›
What God Starts, He Finishes – Philippians 1:1-11
It is not surprising that a building site is often messy. Things which are under construction look chaotic. There is plan and people have tasks to be completed. Any church is under construction. There are areas where things are going… Read More ›
The Power of Persistence – Philippians 3:10-14
Do you settle for far less than what God has planned for you. See 2 Corinthians 11:23-33. The trait of persistence is required if we are to overcome life’s obstacles. Paul does not even mention the word “quit”. Persistence is… Read More ›
Pursuing God – Philippians 3:1-8
God has pursued me. Do I want to pursue Him? At the end of Paul’s life he is still seeking God! 1 – By Being Joyful (vs 1) Christian joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. In the midst… Read More ›
Pressing Forward – Philippians 3:13-14
You can become stagnant in your life. The word “press” means “to urge forward with force”. God wants progress in your life. The Christian life has been compared to a race. One of the things that hinder you in a… Read More ›
Live Healthy – Philippians 4:1-9
This letter is full of joy. It is in contrast to the letter to Corinth. It is about spiritual health and wealth. It is not about the material as it cannot last. The founders of the church were Lydia, Philippians’… Read More ›
How To Live A Stable Christian Life – Philippians 4:1-9
If you phone a hospital to check on a patient you might be told they are in a stable condition. What does that mean? It means “firmly fixed, unable to be moved!” To be spiritually “stable” means that you are… Read More ›
Good Works – Philippians 2:12-13
Good works have nothing to do with a person’s salvation. See Ephesians 2:8-9. It is by grace that we are saved by faith and not by our good works. If we work for something then it is not a gift…. Read More ›
Feed My Sheep 