Monthly Archives: October 2013
Hunger and Thirst – Matthew 5:6
Matthew 5:6 – Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Do you long for freedom from temptation and sin? Do you want to be perfect and holy? Do you desire to do right even though you often fail? Well I have good news for you, Jesus makes […]
Talebearing – Genesis 9:22
Proverbs 11:13 – A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Following the events of the great flood, Noah planted a vineyard and subsequently made wine from the resulting fruit. Having drunk too much of the wine, he apparently passed out in his tent. “And Ham, the father […]
Revealer of Secrets – Daniel 2:47
Daniel 2:47 The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret. [CAUTION: The following story is real and should not be imitated. Severe risk of personal and property […]
I Thank My God – 1 Corinthians 1:4
1 Corinthians 1:4 – I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; Have you said thank you to your brothers and sisters in Christ today? I am thankful for each and everyone of you. Just knowing that you are out there is an […]
This Grace Wherein We Stand – Romans 5:1-2
Romans 5:1-2 – Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Did you mess up yesterday? Are you worrying about the sins you have committed? […]
Free Indeed – John 8:36
John 8:36 – If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Freedom. I doubt there are many things that balance privilege and duty more than freedom. When we abuse our freedoms we can hurt others. Conversely, when we use our freedoms to help and minister to others, express the intentions […]
A Cheerful Giving – 2 Corinthians 9:7
2 Corinthians 9:7 – Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. If ever you have heard a sermon concerning charitable giving, it likely referenced this verse. However, we should further apply this principle to the giving of time […]
Do You Love God? – 1 John 4:20-21
1 John 4:20-21 – If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother […]
Happy Is The Man – Job 5:17-18
Job 5:17-18 – Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole. If you are like me, then I imagine that most of the time you define happiness in terms of pleasure and […]
Endurance – James 1:12
James 1:12 – Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Do you remember when you were a child and you raced with your friends? Even if you did not win, your heart was […]
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