07/20/15 The Loving Hand of Judgment
READING: Hosea 1-7 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Today’s reading begins the book of Hosea, a book that utilizes the relationship of Hosea and his wife, Gomer, to…
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A Tip for Preachers and Teachers on this Lord’s Day
For those of you who have full freedom to preach and/or teach the Word of God today, don't miss the opportunity to point to…
Read MoreAn Encouraging Word to Church Leaders for Today:
Mark 1:23 Just then a man with an unclean spirit was in their synagogue. He cried out, “What do You have to do with…
Read More07/19/15 Honest Evaluation and Genuine Repentance
READING: 2 Kings 18:1-8; 2 Chronicles 29-31; Psalm 48 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Today’s readings cover the leadership of King Hezekiah of Judah, a king who walked…
Read More07/18/15 The Defeat of Death
READING: Isaiah 23-27 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Today’s reading brings to light a central truth of the gospel: our God has overcome death, and in Him we…
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Brief Thoughts on Jesus and Amazement
I was not raised in a Christian home. I first heard about Christ when God planted in my seventh-grade classroom a fanatical twelve-year-old Pentecostal preacher who made it his goal to win me to the Lord that year.
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First Steps in Leading toward Change
During these two weeks, I have tried to help you assess your church by providing ten questions about each of the purposes of the church. Today’s suggestions are designed to help you get started in addressing any issues raised in your analysis.
Read More07/17/15 The Sin of Self-Sufficiency
READING: Isaiah 18-22 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: Have you ever stopped to consider how much we do in our own strength and according to our own plans?…
Read More07/16/15 The Power of Pride?
READING: Isaiah 13-17 TEXTS AND APPLICATION: These chapters, which are primarily oracles (judgment announcements) against the nations, resound with God’s judgment on pride. Isa. 13:11 I…
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Is Your Church a Global Church?
I am trying to help you assess your church by providing ten questions to evaluate your church’s approach to each of the purposes of the church. Today’s questions focus on your church’s commitment to reach the globe – including North America.
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