Jesus made it clear: “Out of the heart come evil thoughts” (Matthew 15:19). The Pharisees looked righteous on the outside, but inside, they were full of hypocrisy and sin. Legalism shifts the focus from heart transformation to external rule-keeping—missing the point entirely. True purity isn’t about following rules; it’s about a heart changed by God. Are we focused on appearances, or on real transformation?

Matthew 15:18-20

18 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man.

19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

20 These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.”

Tim Conway | James Series | Romans 9 shatters human pride, reminding us that salvation is not earned but rests entirely on God's sovereign mercy. This humbling truth forces us to abandon self-reliance and stand in awe of the God who has mercy on whom He wills. When we grasp this reality, it silences our objections and drives us to worship rather than debate. Instead of questioning God’s justice, we are left marveling at His unsearchable wisdom and undeserved grace.

Bob Jennings | Then I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, along with the living creatures and the elders. Their number was described as myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. They cried out with a loud voice:

“Worthy Is The Lamb that was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing; and every created thing, in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and under the sea, is declared by Him who sits on the throne and by the Lamb, ‘Blessing, honor, glory, and dominion, forever and ever!’”

Bob Jennings | Open with me, please, to Hebrews chapter 7. I was thinking, just as credit card companies advertise their cards—their benefits. One card advertises there’s no annual membership fee, another card advertises you have free travel insurance, another card advertises you even get money back for the purchases you make with this card. Just as they advertise their benefits, so also, in a sense, a great deal of the New Testament and really the Bible—the whole Bible—in the same way is setting forth the blessings, the benefits, and the privileges that we have as Christians, that we have in Christ. That we might walk worthy of the calling, that we might possess our possessions, that we might not neglect, or moreover, that we might enjoy such a great salvation as we have in Christ. And it is indeed a full salvation.

Mike Morrow | Excerpt from: Christ Died to Bring Us to God | You know, I am really conscious that we have to be careful on this business of assurance. I'm really conscious of that. I spent a week or two from Sunday through Wednesday with a young preacher last week. This dear brother has absolutely no peace about his salvation. He has no peace about his salvation. And there have been a lot of people who've tried to deal with him, and I tried to help him, but ultimately I couldn't help him. Only God can give you peace. I could not help you. And I kept pointing him to Christ. - Mike Morrow

Ask Pastor Tim | Are you struggling with doubts about your salvation or fearing that you've committed the unpardonable sin? You're not alone. In this discussion, we explore the topic of of assurance in the Christian faith, addressing common fears and providing biblical insights to strengthen your confidence in Christ.

Pride. It's self-focus. It's self-worship. It's believing that I deserve recognition. And what it will do is it will prevent me from going to God. It will prevent me from loving God, supremely loving others, supremely dealing with other people's sins in the right way, resolving conflict. Brethren, pride is believing lies that are not true and so detecting it.

As never before, I feel the urgent need to delve deeply into the mysteries of prayer—the secret of successful praying.

On the horizon, I see truths that, if attained by God’s grace, could in some measure shake hell and slow its destructive influence in the world and the Church today. These truths are found primarily in John 17:21-23:

“That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.”

Tim Conway | Series: James | Humility and pride stand in stark contrast. Pride elevates the self, distorting our perception of who we are in relation to God. It fosters a sense of self-sufficiency, making us believe that we can stand on our own without divine assistance. On the other hand, humility aligns our hearts with God's truth, recognizing our dependence on Him. It's about having a proper estimation of ourselves—not thinking too highly of ourselves, nor thinking too low. Humility acknowledges God's supremacy and our need for His grace.

Bob Jennings | Article | Written on 10/5/1998 | Who can control this sex drive? The fear of disease is a small deterrent to immorality. There is only one force that can truly control lust—the power of God in the heart, a foundational element of what it means to become a Christian. That is, when Jesus enters the heart, the power and tyranny of sin is broken. True, godly men like David fell into sin, but the distinction is this—they did not live in it. Their lives were characterized by purity and victory before and after. You see a lustful man or woman? Do not be deceived. He is not a true Christian; he will not go to heaven (See 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10). The woman chaser will be cast into hell by God Himself.