“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,” Ephesians 4:11 Ephesians 4:11 mentions five types of people who are blessed with spiritual gifts: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher. These five are exceptional in that they are ruling ministry gifts bestowed upon those who have been called to ministry… Continue reading Spiritual Gifts in Ephesians 4:11
How to Give Thanks in Everything?
in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Being unthankful is the very essence of the unregenerate heart. The apostle Paul identified unbelievers as ungrateful: “For even though they knew God [through conscience and general revelation], they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but… Continue reading How to Give Thanks in Everything?
How Can I Please God?
God was pleased with the male and female He created. He said, “it was very good.” The first image of man created by God was pleasing to Him. However, we see many times that human beings are far from the image that God made them in. The sinfulness of mankind gives Him deep pain and sorrow. We… Continue reading How Can I Please God?
What Ever Happened to Thanksgiving? – Dr. Charles Stanley
Depictions of the Pilgrims who founded our country often include someone kneeling and praying, giving thanks to God. But in today’s world, we often find ourselves rushing through the holiday season, neglecting to set aside consistent time to celebrate God’s goodness, love, and mercy. In this sermon, Dr. Stanley reminds us that genuine thanksgiving and… Continue reading What Ever Happened to Thanksgiving? – Dr. Charles Stanley
Everything Will Work Well – Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28 For what it’s worth, there are many times that we are always doubting the plans of God and His Will towards our lives. We are more focused… Continue reading Everything Will Work Well – Romans 8:28
The Beauty For Ashes Meaning in Isaiah 61:3
“…and provide for those who grieve in Zion — to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his… Continue reading The Beauty For Ashes Meaning in Isaiah 61:3
Billy Graham’s 1952 Thanksgiving Message
You know, the American people this year ought to be on their knees right now thanking Almighty God for all the tremendous and glorious blessings that we’ve received during the past year. I have a verse to give to the American people from the Bible. I want to read it to you. Here it is.… Continue reading Billy Graham’s 1952 Thanksgiving Message
What Does the Bible Say about Dealing with Evil People?
As we can learn from reading the Bible, ever since mankind fell into sin, doing evil deeds has become a second nature for most people. As a Christian, how do you respond to evil actions and evil people? Jesus Christ reminded His disciples not to take revenge or react negatively no matter what other people… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Dealing with Evil People?
Christ in the Vessel
“Let us pass over unto the other side” (Mark 4:35). Even when we go forth at Christ’s command, we need not expect to escape storms; for these disciples were going forth at Christ’s command, yet they encountered the fiercest storm and were in great danger of being overwhelmed, so that they cried out in their… Continue reading Christ in the Vessel
What are the different kinds of prayer?
1. Ejaculatory, by which the mind is directed to God on any emergency. It is derived from the word ejaculor, or dart or shoot out suddenly, and is therefore appropriate to describe this kind of prayer, which is made up of short sentences spontaneously springing from the mind. The Scriptures afford us many instances of ejaculatory prayer,… Continue reading What are the different kinds of prayer?