Trusting is Believing In Eph 1:12-13, Paul said they trusted in Christ; they believed in Christ.  Trusting is believing.  The definition of trust is to believe (rely on the truthfulness of) to depend (to place confidence in, rely on) to hope (to hope or expect confidently).  They key to depending...

In Dan 6:10, after Darius signed a decree forbidding prayer to God, Daniel “kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.”  Daniel had a custom of praying three times a day.  Daniel had a prayer life.   Likewise,...

Ps 84:12 says, “O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.”  What are some of the blessings of trusting the Lord?  When you trust in the Lord: You’ll be sure – Prov 3:5-6.  “Trust in the Lord… and he shall direct thy paths.”  When we trust...

According to 2 Thes 3:5, after you are saved the Lord directs you.  The Lord directs: Your heart – 2 Thes 3:5.  The Lord directs your heart. He directs your heart into the love of God.  Before we were saved we were ungodly sinners and enemies of God [Rom 5:6-10]. ...

Prayer is an essential ministry of the church.  Don’t underestimate the value of the Wednesday night prayer meeting or the special prayer “warriors” who pray for special needs throughout the week.   Prayer is essential for unity – Acts 1:14 – the disciples were meeting with one accord, Acts 2:42-46. ...

Caution with Open Doors At one time or another we all pray to God for him to open some door in our life. Caution is needed whenever you find yourself headed for an open door. Did God open it, or did Satan? God opens Doors [2 Cor. 2:12] door of...

Old Man Wisdom Jos. 23: 1-6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Introduction: In this passage we find Joshua, a true man of God, old and stricken in age. Joshua has “finished his course”. He was Moses’ second man and had been appointed to take over after Moses death. He did a fine...

The Doctrine of Repentance Lk.5:32   [Matt.4:17] Jesus preached “Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” [Matt.3:1-2] John the Baptist preached the same [Mk.6:7-12] The Apostles preached that men should repent [Acts 2:38] Peter preached it [Acts 17:30] Paul said the God commanded it [2 Pet.3:9] It is...

Wisdom is Profitable To Direct Eccl. 10: 8-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Wisdom is profitable to direct because: Wisdom considers the best and safest way in every decision.  A man that digs a pit can fall in.  So, crews place steel bunkers inside holes they dig to protect the men in...

Train Up A Child Prov. 22:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Train up a child, by interpretation this verse can be a blessing or a curse to many. It is a proverb not a promise from God. A person’s own will determines the way that they go. Even though this is not...