Self-righteousness is the worst disease to ever afflict the human race. Self-righteousness will keep you from grace and lock you out of the kingdom. For this reason, great preachers like Martin Luther and Charles Spurgeon made a habit of preaching … [Read more]
818. Religious Bondage: Working to Become Who God Has Already Made You to Be
Telling believers they need to change will not be nearly as effective as helping them to understand they have already been changed. Trying to become somebody that you think you are not will become a frustrating, lifelong endeavor which never seems … [Read more]
I Will Come Like a Thief
Once upon a time, in the iron-age kingdom of Lydia, there was a river of gold called the Pactolus River. Whoever controlled the river was rich, and this explains why Croesus was one of the richest kings who ever lived. Croesus, who lived about 550 … [Read more]
817. Beginning in the Spirit – But Perfected by the Flesh?
Doing good, avoiding evil. Those four words would seem to be a no-brainer within almost every religious creed. And this seems to be the foundation upon which Christianity has been built, at least within many church denominations. So if this is … [Read more]
A fresh take on the Prodigal Son.
Kindly click on the link for the message. … [Read more]
816. Law Keepers: None Righteous; Believers in Faith: Gifted With Righteousness
Anyone can separate and pluck-out Bible verses, miss the context, and then wonder what in the world they mean. One of many examples is found in the first three chapters of the book of Romans. Paul was taking chapters to explain how the entire world … [Read more]
Are You Trusting God’s Abilities or His Character
I’ve been on a journey of understanding trust for the past couple of years now. While I would say that I’ve always trusted God, he’s been teaching me some new things about what it really means to trust him. Back around February of … [Read more]
I Had A Fight With My Husband The Other Night…But God!
I had a fight with my husband a few nights ago. That is rare for us but I was sooooo mad. I was digging some holes in my garden after […] … [Read more]
I Had A Fight With My Husband The Other Night…But God!
I had a fight with my husband a few nights ago. That is rare for us but I was sooooo mad. I was digging some holes in my garden after this happened and wow, was I digging fast. I took my shovel, dug a hole and slapped that rock filled mud into the … [Read more]
When Jesus Speaks Harshly
Since I preach grace, I am often hit with the accusation that I have not read the harsh words of Jesus. The argument seems to be that because Jesus spoke harshly to the Laodiceans, Sardians, etc., he’s not as gracious and loving as I make him … [Read more]
The Christian Work Ethic: Are You a Worker-for-Hire or Are You Working the Family Farm?
The post The Christian Work Ethic: Are You a Worker-for-Hire or Are You Working the Family Farm? appeared first on The Stream. … [Read more]
The Christian Work Ethic: Are You a Worker-for-Hire or Are You Working the Family Farm?
My great grandfather moved his family from northern Georgia across the Chattahoochee River into southeastern Alabama and purchased a sizable piece of land they called a plantation. My grandfather had 13 children who worked the land until he retired. … [Read more]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 34
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
- …
- 175
- Next Page »