Seared Instead of Sacred! 1Ti 4:1-2 “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;” — Far too many people have an unconscious conscience. Most people seem […]
The War Within: An Anatomy of Lust
The War Within: An Anatomy of Lust Matthew 5-27-30 Let’s define this thing called “lust.” Many portray lust like an animal instinct for sex, but that’s not quite accurate. Animals don’t really lust at all. They simply respond to instinct. Once or twice a year the female of any given species will emit the proper […]
A Half Dozen Reasons Not To Sin
A Half Dozen Reasons Not To Sin Why is it that we fall into the same traps over and over again? Why is it that we believe the same lies long after they have been exposed? Why is it that we make a habit of doing wrong even when we desire what is right. Could […]
Authority – the "Author" of Order
Authority – the “Author” of Order. “God is not the author of confusion.” Confusion is usually a byproduct of the absence of authority. Where people are not properly submitted to authority there is envy and strife and all kinds of confusion. But where authority is functioning properly there is order – and order brings peace.. […]
The Power To Change
The Power To Change 2 Timothy 3:16-2 If there is one thing we desperately need in the Church today, it is for our people to be continuously transformed by God. We need to get into His Word until His Word gets into us! We need to see change in a lot of areas in this […]
A Parable Of Compassion
A Parable Of Compassion “He spake also this parable: A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard: and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut […]
Worldliness is at the Gates!
Worldliness is at the Gates! Isaiah would prophesy to a people who were ever hearing, but never understanding; ever seeing, but never perceiving. Their hearts were calloused, their ears dull, and their eyes were closed. They say to Isaiah and the other prophets: “See no more visions! Give us no more visions of what is […]
A Return To The Altar
A Return To The Altar 1 Kings 18:30 I. Ahab the king of Israel meets Elijah with these words: Art thou he that troubeleth Israel? Trouble= stir up, disturb To agitate; 2. To afflict with pain or discomfort. 3. To cause mental agitation or distress The devil fears divine trouble makers! Most people are satisfied […]
The Root & Branches of Bitterness
The Root & Branches of Bitterness Hebrews 12:12-15 Wherefore lift up the hands which HANG DOWN, and the feeble knees; And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lamed be turned out of the way; BUT RATHER LET IT BE HEALED. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man […]
A Perspective on Perspective
A Perspective on Perspective In West Virginia-Kentucky backcountry along the Tug Fork River, lived two families (that turned into warring clans) in the late 1800’s. The first recorded instance of violence in the famous feuding, as legends go, occurred after a dispute about the ownership of a hog. It became, after much feuding over this […]