As Paul opens his letter to the Colossians, he does so in a typical fashion with his introduction, then thanks God for all of the wonderful work done in this church congregation that Paul had heard of, but never seen. God always does a marvelous work in His people through the gospel. Are you surrendered […]

Although there was pride among God’s people which God would certainly address, the ultimate plans of God for His people were good. They would dwell forever with Him in His grace. Will God deal with our pride? No doubt. Even so, as His children His plans for us are good. God will glorify Himself among […]

As Paul closed the letter to the Philippians, he wrote of his contentment in Christ, how God was his strength and supply. Where is your contentment found? God always gives strength and supply to His saints! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

The Philippians had some issues that temporarily robbed them of peace. Paul gave them a way forward. They could help one another seek reconciliation in peace and love, and they could experience the good things of God’s peace for themselves, but only if they each sought after God. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

Men and women often believe our sins are hidden from God, as if He either does not see or does not care. Not so! He sees them and grieves over them. But in the midst of them, the good news is that He offers us redemption. Let us respond to His gracious invitation and receive […]

Paul didn’t seek perfection in this current life, nor did he seek only progress instead of perfection, to settle for something less without a final goal. Instead, he told the Philippians to progress all the way to perfection, understanding that it is Jesus alone who perfects and completes us. And His work within us won’t […]

The time had finally come for God’s judgment upon the kingdom of Judah. God promised judgment would fall, and God kept His word. God keeps His word in both judgment and mercy. We need not face His wrath; our only hope is to hide ourselves in Jesus. And He is a sure hope, indeed! Apple: […]

Paul could rejoice in Jesus because his confidence was in Jesus. He put no stock in the qualifications of the flesh (though he had many). None of those things truly qualified him in the sight of God. Better to cast these things away as the rubbish they were, that he might gain Christ. Where is […]

A repentance that merely involves cleaning up one’s life isn’t enough. What we need is a Biblical repentance: a change of mind that turns us to Jesus…and it is that change of mind that results in a change of direction/action. Any repentance without Jesus isn’t real repentance…it isn’t enough. Only Jesus is enough…let us turn […]

Timothy and Epaphroditus were two men faithful in their service to Jesus, both valuable ministry partners with the apostle Paul. Neither had the same ministry, nor the same relationship to the apostle, but each were used for the furtherance of Jesus’ kingdom for the glory of the King. ALL Christians in all the world can […]