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The Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 22:12)
“And behold, I am coming quickly and my reward is with me, to give to everyone according to his work” (Revelation 22:12) The King is coming…He is coming to take charge. He is coming to take control. He is coming for the Church, His bride. He will demand submission and obedience. But in His absence, He is looking for... »
The Marriage of the Lamb (Revelation 19:7-8)
“The marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready. And to her was granted to be arrayed in fine linen…” (Revelation 19:7-8) The fine linen are righteous acts. What a day it will be when the bride of Christ will be arrayed in beauty, ready for her bride! How beautiful she will be... »
My Trust in Him (Hebrews 2:13)
“I will put my trust in Him.” (Hebrews 2:13) How often we find ourselves putting our trust in things other than Christ. The world might attract us, a relationship that we so much desire might keep us from trusting Him. It was John who warns us to keep ourselves from idols (1 John 5:21) and to cling... »
Singing (Hebrews 2:12)
“Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.” (Hebrews 2:12) The first mention of singing in Scripture is in Exodus 15:1 “Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD”. On this occasion, Moses and... »
The Love of Christ (1 Timothy 2:14)
“And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, was in the transgression.” (1 Timothy 2:14) Eve was deceived; Adam was not. Why did Adam disobey God? It was love for Eve. He knew the consequence of sin. He also knew the consequence of not loving Eve. He made a choice to love. Adam was created in the image and... »
The Headship of Christ (Colossians 1:18)
“And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.” (Colossians 1:18) If Satan could, he would take control of the church. He wants to be the head of the church. He is wise, crafty, deceiving, and... »
Reputations (Philippians 2:5,7)
“Let this mind be in you…He made Himself of no reputation” (Philippians 2:5,7) Why is it that we worry so much about our reputations as if our standing before men was important? Before men, our Lord Jesus was a worm, and no man. He was branded as a heretic, sneered by the mob, rejected by the religious... »
Devotion to Christ (2 Corinthians 11:3)
“But I am afraid that just as the serpent deceived Eve by his treachery, your minds may be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:3 NET version) Devotion to Christ. Are you devoted to Him? When we break bread, we remember Him who came from glory to give His... »
The Riches of Christ (2 Corinthians 8:9)
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) Our Lord Jesus, the second person of the godhead, before his incarnation, was rich is power, creativity, wealth and beauty. Yet... »
The Bema (2 Corinthians 5:10)
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ…” (2 Corinthians 5:10) Everything we do will be judged by Christ. Our lives are measured in time. Each of us has been given time on earth to live. Your time is like money. You can spend it however you want; but you can only spend it once. One day, your... »
The Frangrance of Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14-16)
“Now thanks be to God who always leads us to triumph in Christ, and through us manifests the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. For we are to God the fragrance of Christ…to others the aroma of life leading to life”(2 Corinthians 2:14-16) “All Thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of... »
My body, broken for you (1 Corinthians 11:24)
“…this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24) “…present your bodies a living sacrifice…” (Romans 12:1) In remembrance of Him, we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. The bread reminds us of the body of our Lord Jesus. It was broken in sacrificial service for us. Our Lord Jesus Christ presented His... »
Presenting a gift (Romans 12:1)
“ I urge you brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service (Romans 12:1) “…and when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: Gold, Frankincense, and myrrh.”(Matthew 2:11) “ …This is my body which is given for you.” (Luke... »
You cannot…without Christ (John 15:5)
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” (John 15:5) You cannot…without Christ get to heaven be holy bear fruit have peace with God Serve God Please God Worship God Be full MAS 03 07 »
The Secret to Spiritual Growth (John 15:5)
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” (John 15:5) The Secret of Spiritual growth: In John 15:5, the apostle writes “He that abides in me and I in him, the same brings... »
My Father’s House (John 14:2)
“In My Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2) On February 5, 2005, Tami cried on the first night…in her first home. I had stayed up all night preparing it. My hands and feet were very... »
Where I am, there you will be (John 13:36-14:3)
“Lord, where are you going….why can’t I follow you now? …Let not your heart be troubled…where I am there you will be” (John 13:36-14:3) Poor Peter. His desire was to follow the Lord. Peter proclaimed his intent to follow the Lord wherever He goes, even unto death. Wherever the Lord is, there he wanted to be. What devotion he... »
My Sheep Hear My Voice (John 10:27)
“My Sheep hear my voice” (John 10:27) There are many voices calling for our attention. There is the voice of the thief, the voice of the wolf and the voice of philosophy. There are voices telling us the problems as well as the solutions. There are voices calling us to follow. The voice of... »
Devotion (John 2:17)
“Fervent devotion to your house will devour me” (John 2:17) The Lord Jesus certainly had a deep devotion to God’s house, to his people, God’s will, to service and to holiness. What did and does his devotion mean?. Devotion to holiness meant he was able to be the perfect sacrifice for sin. Devotion to service... »
Joy found in Christ (John 1:1-4:54)
In the first 4 chapters of the Gospel of John, we have a continual emphasis on joy. In John 2 we read the Lord went to a wedding where there were simple people, celebrating the simple joys of life. Yet the simple joys of life soon have an end and run out. Wedding bliss often ends in... »
Drawing Near (Luke 24:15,28-29)
“And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus Himself drew near, and went with them…And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and He made as though He would have gone further. But they constrained Him saying, abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is... »
The debt (Luke 16:5)
“How much do you owe my master?” (Luke 16:5) As sinners, the Lord Jesus paid a debt we could not pay when He died to pay for sin on the cross. The Father sent Him into the world to pay for sin. As saints, the Father gave us the Holy Spirit as a seal that we now... »
Something Lost (Luke 15:4,8,11)
“What man of you having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one which is lost?…what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not…search carefully until she find it?…A certain man had two sons…” (Luke 15:4,8,11) Three... »
Depart from me (Luke 5:8)
“When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” (Luke 5:8) What if Jesus had departed? Peter would have understood. The Lord Jesus was holy, perfect and sinless. His righteousness made Him shine bright with glory, and made Peter realized how sinful he was. What... »
The Joy of the Lord (Matthew 25:21)
“Enter thou into the joy of the Lord” Psalm 16:11 “In thy presence is fullness of Joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore.” How wonderful it will be! The joy of the Lord! We shall know His joy forevermore. But why wait till then? We don’t need to wait to enter into the joy of the Lord. We can enter... »
The Day I see Him (Matthew 25:21)
“Enter thou into the joy of the Lord” We must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ. There will be a day when I shall see Him. I will stand before Him. What will be my portion? To the faithful servant, The Lord will say these wonderful words, “Enter thou into the joy of the Lord.” The greatest moment... »
Come (Matthew 11:28)
“Come unto me” (Matthew 11:28) “Even so come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20) The great gospel call from the Lord Jesus is to come to Him. Many are attracted to religion. They are people who understand there is a God and who also know that God needs to be respected. They are attracted to the prospects of... »
Gifts (Matthew 2:11)
“…and when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: Gold, Frankincense, and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11) “ I urge you brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” (Romans 12:1) “ …This is my body which is given for... »
Two Cups (Ezekiel 23:30-32)
“I will put her cup in your hand…It contains much.” (Ezekiel 23:30-32) “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away” (Lk 22:42) “The cup which my Father has given me” (Jn 18:11) “He took the cup and gave thanks…This cup is the new covenant in My blood.” (Lk 22:17,20) “The cup of blessing” (1 Cor 10:16) Two cups. In... »
Pursuit of wealth or the pursuit of Christ (Proverbs 23:4)
“Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise to restrain yourself.” (The Holy Bible, NET Version) In our world today, men and women work pursuing the god of money. Money’s evangelists cry out, calling the poor, the rich, the young and old to live for riches. ‘Happiness, success, peace, and rest... »
His Wonders in the Deep (Psalm 107: 23-24)
“They that go down to the sea in ships, who do business in great waters, they see the works of the Lord and His wonders in the deep” We could never calculate or estimate the joy that comes from a relationship with Christ. The Psalmist said, “They that go down to the sea in... »
If I forget thee (Psalm 137:5-6)
“If I forget thee, O Jerusalem…If I do not remember thee…” In captivity in Babylon, the people of God wept as they remembered Zion. The conquorors wanted a song. How could they sing the Lord’s song in a strange land? All that was precious to them lay in the ruins of Jerusalem. Babylon wanted their captives to forget all... »
The Fragrance of Christ (Psalm 45:8)
“All Thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces.” (Psalm 45:8) 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “Now thanks be to God who always leads us to triumph in Christ, and through us manifests the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. For we are to God the fragrance of Christ…to others the... »
Christ-Centered Churches
Different Churches are known for different things. Some churches are focused on traditions. Other churches are focused on relationships. Some are focused on social programs. Still others are focused on the Holy Spirit. We believe a church is to be focused on Christ. This is because Christ is the Head of the Church... »
God is Ready to Pardon (Nehemiah 9:16-17)
“But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments, and refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready... »
A still, small voice (1 Kings 19:11-13)
“A still, small voice…” The turbulent winds of life often tear our lives apart. The force of an earthquake shatters the foundations of all that is precious to us. The heat of the fire devours all within its path. You can’t see God in the fire, nor in the earthquake, nor in the turbulent wind…but He is close... »
The Atoner of Sin (Psalm 65:3; 79:9; Hebrews 2:17; 1 John 2:2; 4:10)
When God created the heavens and the earth as well as living things, he pronounced his word of approval (Genesis 1:10,12, 18,21, 25, 31). But when Eve was deceived and Adam disobeyed, sin came into the world (Romans 5:12, 17) and marred the beauty of God’s creation. Through time, the signature... »
The Reconciler (2 Corinthians 5:19)
“God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not ?imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.” There are many benefits of salvation. One is that on the day of salvation, the sinner is reconciled to God. Not many will work hard ... »
The Forgiver of sins (Ephesians 1:7)
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.” There are many wonderful blessings that happen the moment of salvation. One of these blessings is the forgiveness of sins. In Mark 2, the Lord Jesus says to a man who was lame on both his feet, “your... »
The Redeemer (1 Peter 1:18-19)
“We are not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold…but with the precious blood of Christ” A redeemer is someone who pays a ransom to free a person from captivity. He repurchases or buys back what once belonged to him. Why then does the Word of God teach that we... »
The Justifier (Romans 5:1)
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Can you justify your life? If you stood before God, would you be able to justify the way you spent your time, lived your lifestyle, enjoyed your habits and your thoughts? If God is the giver... »
Trust in the Lord (Proverbs 3:5)
“Trust in the Lord” The God we trust is the God who gives life freely and eternally. He stands outside of time. He holds tomorrow. He knows the end. He is the God of Peace. MAS »
The Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5)
Why does the New Testament teach that we need a mediator (1 Timothy 2:5)? It is because of sin. Sin has caused God to be unhappy with us. While he loves every person, he is unhappy with the sin that people do. These sins have separated people from God (Isaiah... »
Things that happen at Salvation (Hebrews 2:3)
The Holy Bible is the Word of God and the Word of God tells us of the salvation of God. The authors wrote by the Spirit of God, and they wrote to tell mankind about a great salvation. It is wonderful to be saved. It is wonderful to know the Lord... »
They stood still, looking sad (Luke 24:17)
“Why are you so sad?” The Lord asked the two travelers along the Emmaus road (Luke 24:17). They had a reason to be sad and they shared it. They were sorrowing over the death of their Lord. It thrilled the Lord’s heart to remember along with them all the works the... »
An open door, a troubled heart, the triumph of Christ (2 Corinthians 2:12-13)
In 2 Corinthians 2:12-13 we read that Paul had an open door in the gospel in Troas, but no peace. While rejoicing in the opportunity to preach the gospel, his mind was occupied with the troubles that had occurred in the assembly in Corinth. While waiting for news of the assembly from... »
Large Crowds Followed Him (Matthew 8:1)
“Large crowds follow him” The gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus as a king, namely the King of the Jews. The theme of this gospel is the kingdom of heaven. Jesus had left his kingdom and gone into a far country where his subjects had rebelled and gotten lost in their own folly.... »
The Christ-Centered Home (Deuteronomy 11:19)
The believer’s home is a Christ-centered home; a place where the Word of God is honored, read and known. “Teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road as you lie down, and as you get up” (Deuteronomy... »
Two Adams, The Purpose of the Law, Two Identities (Romans 5:12-21)
So then, just as sin entered the world through one man and death through sin, and so death spread to all people because all sinned – 5:13 for before the law was given, sin was in the world, but there is no accounting for sin when there is no law. 5:14... »
“Lord we would ne’er forget” (1 Peter 1:8)
“whom, not having seen, ye love, in whom, now not seeing and believing, ye are glad with joy unspeakable and glorified,” “Lord, we would ne’er forget Thy love, Who hast redeemed us by Thy blood; And now, as our High Priest above dost intercede for us with God. Lord, we would... »