Note: The Beatitudes: a summary of the gospel. The Ten Commandments: a summary of the law. Matthew 5:3-12 (KJV) 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (devoid of spiritual arrogance) 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. (lament over their sins and repent) 5 […]

Matthew 5:1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and when He was seated, His disciples came to Him. Footnotes Matthew 5:1 A disciple was a “learner” who may have been curious or convinced or committed.Matthew 5:5 Or humble, meek.Matthew 5:10 Lit the sake of righteousness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5OnF3sg0cY (Sermon on the Mount […]

Topic for February 2, 2025: Confronting Compromised Christianity – a weakened believer, damaged by accepting standards that are lower than is desirable: showing an insensitive disregard for God’s Word; embracing movements to attract a wider audience. Casual Christianity (alternative descriptions) = conflicting, confusing, contemporary, cultural….. The Message to the compromised church in Pergamum Revelation 2:12-17 […]

Summary This message centers on the vital practice of waiting patiently on the Lord. In a world obsessed with instant gratification, waiting can feel counterintuitive, yet it is presented as an active, faith-filled posture of trust and anticipation. Waiting on the Lord is not simply biding time; it’s an opportunity for God to work in […]

Topic: Confronting Carnal Christianity – a lukewarm believer; one who has accepted Jesus but may still commit certain sins out of habit. Q. What does it mean to be lukewarm spiritually? A. A lukewarm Christian may be someone who claims to be a believer in Jesus but does not appear to be fully committed to […]

Topic: Confronting Complacent Christianity – feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder. Two reasons we should pray continually and stay alert spiritually: a. The Lord asks us to do it. Mark 14:37-38 (NLT) 37 Then he returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, […]

Matt 26:46 Rouse yourselves. Let us be going. My betrayer is close at hand.” (KJV) Romans 13:11-14 (NLT) 11 This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is almost gone; […]

Mark 9:22 – 24 (NASB)22 “It has often thrown him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!” 23 And Jesus said to him, “‘If You can?’ All things are possible to him who believes.” 24 Immediately the boy’s […]

Zechariah’s “how” Please read Luke 1:11-20 (NLT) The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold 18 Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.” 19 Then the angel said, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the very […]

1 Kings 19:1-4 (NASB) 1 Now Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me and even more, if I do not make your life as the life of […]