Assurance of salvation is a real issue for some. It can be paralyzing. Knowing your sin and God's holiness is a great thing. But having a seemingly constant dread in the back of your mind of whether or not you're saved is . . . not great. There is lots to be said about this … Continue reading One Key for Assurance of Salvation
Over the past two Sundays God's Word has instructed us about prayer. Colossians 4:2 says "continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it, with thanksgiving." When I preached that verse, I challenged us to pray this: "Lord, help me be aware of the spiritual realities around me." The challenge was to pray that every day … Continue reading Prayer Challenge
Near the end of a very dark time in my life, the Lord used a sermon from a friend based out of Hebrews 11:6-7. It reads, And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. … Continue reading The Lord Honors Faith
I haven't been to a concert of prayer that wasn't impactful in my life, and I've been to a dozen or more. There's something about the extended time with God and God's people where we have no pretense about us. There's something about sharing a vulnerable need with someone that cares about me and hearing … Continue reading Preparing for the Thanksgiving Concert of Prayer
Sometimes there are interesting/helpful pieces of content from my study that don't quite make it into my sermons. Here are some quotes from various books that I find humorous and/or worth considering. “I once heard of a Christian woman who spent time serving God in South Africa. While visiting a health clinic, she was deeply … Continue reading Quotes Related to Music
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