Consider these words Paul wrote to Timothy regarding teaching the truth. What attitudes and activities hindered sound teaching? What ideas and behaviors opposed the truth? What similarities and differences do we see at work today? When I left for Macedonia, I urged you to stay there in Ephesus and stop those whose teaching is contrary…
Month: September 2019
His Empowering Presence – Part 2
When was the last time you felt the presence of God in your life? So many people live their entire life, never sensing Him personally within them. In this message, Dr. Stanley teaches from Psalm 42 that God desires for every single one of us to be aware of His constant communion in our daily…
Half-Hearted
Are we living in a time where we praise mediocrity and being half-hearted, not giving our best effort? Let us consider the benefits of an alternative mindset: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as…
The Battle of Prayer – Part 2
The Enemy hates for believers to have strong prayer lives. Why? Our victory, effectiveness, and fruitfulness in the Christian life are directly related to the quality of the time we spend with God. That’s why it’s so important we learn what the Bible says about prayer. Source: The Battle of Prayer – Part 2 Featured…
Empowered For Obedience
Be holy. Be humble. Be perfect. Has God ever told you to do something or to be something, and it felt unattainable? It is my opinion that the same God who commands is the God who can empower and equip a person for obedience. Apart from Christ, the vine, we can do nothing. Paul could…
Lessons Learned: Security
If you fear the Lord and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the Lord your God—good! But if you do not obey the Lord, and if you rebel against his commands, his hand will be against you, as it was against your ancestors. 1 Samuel 12:14-15…
Psalm 119 (part 14)
105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.107 I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.110 The wicked have…
Our Enemy – His Strategy Part 2
How can we recognize when Satan is at work? One way is to look for anything that contradicts God’s best. In “Our Enemy—His Strategy (Part 2),” Dr. Stanley shows how the devil attacks people and societies by opposing anything God desires. Source: Our Enemy – His Strategy Part 2
Our Enemy – His Strategy Part 1
Since the beginning of the world, Satan has used an effective strategy to tempt individuals to disobey God. He employs this method repeatedly because it is so powerful. Using the story of Adam and Eve, Dr. Stanley reveals this strategy of the Enemy. It can be represented by five key words: doubt, denial, deception, discord,…
Working On Your Temple (part 2)
When one of you has a dispute with another believer, how dare you file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter instead of taking it to other believers! Don’t you realize that someday we believers will judge the world? And since you are going to judge the world, can’t you decide even…
Food for Thought 