Experiencing God’s love and blessings in this life, and getting to heaven someday, requires loving and obeying Him. Being courageous, speaking and standing up for God, is not optional. Jesus will be ashamed of those who are ashamed of Him. The Covenant Community are those I am to be sharing my life with. The hardest […]
Parents Responsibility to Their Children in Discipleship; Temptation
Overcoming Sin and Temptation (James 1:12-25)
Overcoming Sin and Temptation (James 1:12-25) Definitions: Temptation = Feelings favoring sin or rebellion against God. Desire = Our will 1. At times, God acts contrary to our will (i.e. brings trials) to see if we love Him (through submission of our will). (v. 12) 2. God’s will is that we pass the test so […]
Low Tolerance for Temptation
Matthew 4.0 – Jesus’ Wilderness Temptation
CHAPTER (4) SYNOPSIS = Jesus’ Wilderness Temptation (1-11; this event is also recorded in Mark 1:12-13 and Luke 4:1-13); The Beginning of Jesus’ Public Ministry (12-25; portions of this event is found in Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:2-11 and John 1:40-42). 1. Jesus being led into the wilderness to be tempted immediately following His baptism is […]
My Version of A Christmas Carol – The Final Act Part 2
For 3 weeks now, I have been sharing with you My version of A Christmas Carol and that is my intention again this morning; to FINISH my story (or your story as we shall see) as my gift to you this Christmas—a gift to get you thinking about what really matters. Several weeks ago we […]