In the Last Days

In the Last Days In the beginning of Peter’s sermon at Pentecost, he preached the following concerning the last days: “And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions,Continue reading “In the Last Days”

Is Your Name Written in the Book of Life?

Is Your Name Written in the Book of Life? This morning, I saw a video of Billy Graham talking about Revelation 20:15. This Scripture states: “And if anyone’s name was not found written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” — Revelation 20:15 This is very real to meContinue reading “Is Your Name Written in the Book of Life?”

Do Not Cause Your Brother or Sister in Christ to Sin

Do Not Cause Your Brother or Sister in Christ to Sin There is a problem in the Church that can cause our brothers and sisters in Christ to stumble into sin. The problem is sexually provocative and revealing clothing being worn in church. There are men and women who attend our churches who have beenContinue reading “Do Not Cause Your Brother or Sister in Christ to Sin”

The Cross Still Calls Us Home

The Cross Still Calls Us Home When I look at this image—the cross standing against the light, the crown of thorns, the nails, and the blood-stained cloth—I am reminded that our salvation came at an immeasurable cost. Jesus did not go to the cross because He was powerless to stop it. He went willingly. HeContinue reading “The Cross Still Calls Us Home”

Live Your Life as If Jesus Were Returning Today

If people who are struggling with or complacent about sin were to live their lives as though Jesus were coming back today, I believe there would be masses flocking to the foot of the cross and truly following Jesus. I truly believe that Jesus is returning soon, but the Bible tells us that we doContinue reading “Live Your Life as If Jesus Were Returning Today”

Should a Christian Participate in Halloween?

I used to participate in Halloween as a kid and a teenager. We loved to get candy. When I was in high school, I made a dummy out of a long sleeved shirt and long pants. I stuffed the arms and legs with pine straw and newspaper. I tied off the ends of the sleevesContinue reading “Should a Christian Participate in Halloween?”

What If You Lost Everything?

Scripture taken from Job 1:13-22.  13 Now there was a day when his sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, 14 and there came a messenger to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them, 15 and the Sabeans fell upon them and took them and struck down theContinue reading “What If You Lost Everything?”

Do You Pray For Others When You Yourself Are Sick?

Do You Pray For Others When You Yourself Are Sick? Scripture taken from Luke 21:12-13, “But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name’s sake. This will be your opportunityContinue reading “Do You Pray For Others When You Yourself Are Sick?”

Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil – Part 2

As for pastors and ministers, they need to be very careful in what they watch and view because pornography can be addictive like a drug. According to Sam Louie of Psychology Today, “Pornography can be deeply problematic in the general population, so it should be no surprise that it’s also impacting the church communities.