Joy is defined in the dictionary as an emotion. Merriam-Webster defines joy as “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires” or “the expression or exhibition of such emotion.” Joy is also described by some as “an agreeable affection.” But...
When Jesus cast the devils out of the man who had the Legion, the “whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them,” [Lk 8:37]. When Jesus got into the ship to leave, the man “prayed him that he might be with him,”...
Years ago, Homer Smith preached a sermon on this text and I copied his outline in my Bible. I’m going to use his outline to preach this text today. The question Jesus asked his disciples is a great question for us to answer today, “Where is your faith?” Is...
In Ps 25:4-14, David wrote, “Shew me thy ways… teach me thy paths… lead me in thy truth.” These are the progression that you find in your spiritual growth. First, the Lord shows you his ways, then he teaches you his paths, then he leads you in his truth. His...
White Fields John 4: 5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Jesus met the woman at the well in John 4, he was weary [v.6] and he was thirsty [v.7]. He could have easily ignored her since she was a Samaritan [v.7] and simply rested while he quenched his thirst and waited for...
We are the children of God. We are the sons of God and, therefore, God is our Father. And just like any father who smiles with joy when his children do what he likes, so there are certain things we do that cause our Father to rejoice. And the beautiful...
Faith is the Key Matt 8:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus mentions great faith and little faith several times between Matt 8 and Matt 17. Looking at each of these instances shows us that faith is the key ingredient in the strength of our relationship...
Reciprocal Giving 1 Cor 2:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 1 Cor 2:12 tells us that through the Spirit wee can know “the things that are freely given to us of God.” Just look at all the things God has given us. God gave his Son – Jn 3:16, God so loved...
God’s Pleasure Rev. 4: 11 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Following God’s lead, it should be our pleasure to please him. We do that when we live by faith [Heb 11:5-6], rather than in the flesh [Rom 8:8], and when we please others rather than ourselves [Rom 15:2-3]. That’s how Jesus lived...
The Deity of Christ Revealed in His Prophecies Is 7: 14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We are familiar with many of the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, because the New Testament often records when they are fulfilled. However, it is interesting to note that in these prophecies you...
