God’s Will For Your Life

Heard a very powerful illustration in church today.   The pastor told a story about a farmer who used to shoot the side of his barn with a rifle. Someone came to see him and was amazed at how great a shot the farmer was.  Every single shot in the side of the barn was inContinue reading “God’s Will For Your Life”

Spurgeon on Righteousness by Grace through faith

And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. (Ephesians 2:1, KJV) Spiritual life is not the result of working; how can the dead work for life? Must they not be quickened [i.e. regenerated] first, and then will they not rather work from life than for life? (emphasis mine) Life is aContinue reading “Spurgeon on Righteousness by Grace through faith”

Deal With Your Unbelief – Don’t Excuse It!

If you read Matthew 17 where the disciples ask Jesus why they couldn’t heal the boy his response isn’t “Because of my divine will” or “it simply isn’t the right time” or “we need to bind the demonic strongholds over the town for several days” or “the gifts passed away with Elijah” or “you neverContinue reading “Deal With Your Unbelief – Don’t Excuse It!”

The Gospel in Genesis (Chuck Missler)

We frequently use the familiar term, gospel, or good news. Where is the first place it appears in the Bible? The answer may surprise you. An Integrated Message The great discovery is that the Bible is a message system: it’s not simply 66 books penned by 40 authors over thousands of years, the Bible isContinue reading “The Gospel in Genesis (Chuck Missler)”

Seeker friendly?

A couple of people have been asking my opinion of a seeker friendly church. Here are a couple of thoughts: 1. The church is the body of Jesus Christ. It should be Spirit friendly. If the Holy Spirit is not welcome, and manifestations of the Spirit such as tongues, prophecy, words of knowledge, healings andContinue reading “Seeker friendly?”