You have been hurt, offended, mistreated, victimized, abused, wounded, WRONGED--perhaps even intentionally. What will you do with the painful scar? MUST you forgive the offender? What would Jesus do in your case?
We find several categories of people in Proverbs. There is the simple, the scorner/the foolish, and the wise man. When we face the test of reproof, that crisis will identify us as one of the three. Let’s learn from the wise man how to pass the test of reproof.
Session 9 of a 10 part series on "The Revelation of Jesus Christ".
If the strait way is too narrow, but the broad road is too wide, might there be a third option for the person who wishes for a different route?
Jesus spoke of the Broad Road and the Narrow Road. Many Christians prefer the third, middle road. But is the third road actually a road?
Probably you have never looked at a man and exclaimed, “There goes a hypocrite!” But as the prey sought by the hunter leaves a trail that can be identified and followed, just as surely does the hypocrite leave a set of tracks by which he may be marked. (Caution: the hypocrite may be you, yourself.)
Divorce and remarriage—what does God think of it?
Belief in the Trinity is one of the distinctive characteristics of the historic Christian faith. In the nature of the one God, there are three distinct Persons—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each fully God, co-equal and co-eternal.
Christmas: it is more than a time to gather with family, eat good food, and unwrap gifts. Christmas centers around a person, Christ the Lord, and the reasons He came to earth so long ago.
When Jesus speaks of those who are blessed, he usually names people we would think are unfortunate. What does it mean to be blessed?
Our tongues are powerful tools for either good or evil.Too often we use them to spread false stories or to say things that may not be completely true. God has made it clear though that lying, in all its many forms, is sin.
Many scoff at Hell and call Heaven a fairy tale. The Creator of them both has told us the truth about them.
Surely God doesn't mind if we live together without a marriage certificate. After all, it doesn't hurt anything. Or does it? Is there a reason why Christians should be objecting to this new morality?
This is the story of one Salvadoran woman's search for truth. The answers she found went counter to her upbringing, but in the end, she found peace. Her life glows with inner light and joy that comes only from God.
In Christian thinking, both grace and performance are often emphasized in unhealthy, imbalanced ways. This sermon celebrates grace while calling you to abide in Jesus.