Hand of God and Man We have a relationship with the Lord when it comes to doing his will in our lives, Phil 2:12-13.  On the one hand, God’s doing something in our lives.  But on the other hand, we must work out on the outside what he’s doing on...

This Present Evil World Gal 1:4 says of Jesus Christ, “Who gave himself for our sins, that he might delver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father”. To deliver is to set free.  Just as the earth has gravity which forces everything...

It is Finished John 19:30 This is one of Jesus’ seven saying from the cross. The words “It is finished” are often called the words of victory. Jesus’ death on the cross is definitely a great part of the victory that we have through him but if we think about...

What is a pastor’s greatest joy?  The pastor’s joy is found in: Preaching Christ – Phil 1:12-18.  The opportunity to preach Christ is a great joy regardless of the response or the reaction.  It is a privilege to be used of God to preach to others about his Son.  Seeing...

Before we were saved, we were dead in trespasses and sins. According to Rom 5:12, death came as a result of Adam’s transgression against Gen 2:17.  When Adam and Eve ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, everything about them was affected by death.  And so,...

Paul’s Steadfastness 1 Cor. 15:58 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul could not be stopped in his work for the Lord.  He was steadfast and abounded in the work of the Lord, as 1 Cor 15:58 says.  Once he got going for Jesus, he didn’t quit.  Rather, he approached his work with...

The End of Paul’s Ministry II Tim. 4: 6-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO At the end of Paul’s ministry he addressed his present circumstance, his past accomplishments and his future reward [2 Tim 4:6-8].  Then he asked Timothy to come to him since he was alone with Luke [2 Tim 4:9-12]. ...

The Hand of Man and the Hand of God 1 Cor.15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We have a unique relationship with the Lord when it comes to doing his will in our lives.  On the one had God has to do something in our lives.  But on the other hand,...