The problem with extremism is as old as man. Ecclesiastes 7:16 - 18 (paraphrased) says this: Do not be overly-righteous or overly-wise. Why should you destroy yourself? Do not be overly-wicked or foolish. Why should you die before your time? It is good to recognize and avoid all of these extremes.
Jezebel embodied the essence of the feministic movement. Is the spirit of Jezebel permeating/infiltrating the church, the Bride of Christ? Do not answer that question before you listen to this sermon.
The word humility is not very popular with most people. We would rather think about how great we are than our insignifance. And yet for those who follow Jesus humility is a must if we will walk in His footsteps.
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.
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.)
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.
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.