Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” “But we are descendants of Abraham,” they said. “We have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean, ‘You will be set…
Fool Me Seven Times
We all know the feeling of being let down or offended. In today’s way of living, we feel that no one should ever do this to us, ever! And yet, they do. Repeatedly. “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me!” We protect ourselves. We insulate ourselves. We brace ourselves. If…
The Wise Child; The Disgraceful Child
To have a fool for a child brings grief; there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool. Proverbs 17:21 A foolish child is a father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like the constant dripping of a leaky roof. Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death….
Satan’s Strategy to Defeat Us
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that…
Good, But Not Good Enough
God loves you and has provided the very best for your life. The problem is that many will look at what God has provided and decide they don’t want it. In this message, Dr. Stanley examines the life of a rich, young ruler to unveil some key reasons that people will meet God unprepared. Click…
Lessons Learned: Warning
This is what the Sovereign Lord showed me: He was preparing swarms of locusts after the king’s share had been harvested and just as the late crops were coming up. When they had stripped the land clean, I cried out, “Sovereign Lord, forgive! How can Jacob survive? He is so small!” So the Lord relented. “This will not happen,” the Lord said. This is what the Sovereign Lord showed…
Psalm 119 (part 15)
113 I hate double-minded people, but I love your law.114 You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.115 Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!116 Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.117 Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard…
The Purpose of Sound Teaching
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…
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…
Food for Thought 