It is Jesus’ authority over death that I want to speak on this morning. Not to discourage you, but to give you hope. In truth, only the true Christian has reason to face death with confidence. Even though the Christian may not know everything about death, he/she doesn’t need to fear (Psalm 23:1-4) (Psalm 91). Why not? Because he/she belongs to the Lord due to believing the gospel, and are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise until the day of the redemption of the purchased possession, WOW!! Because …

 (James 3:1-12)…..My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. ² For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. ³ Indeed, we put bits in horses’ mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. ⁴ Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever the …

We could give many reasons why we should love our Lord, certainly He is certainly worthy of it. We know the Scriptures declare to us just how deep and passionate that love should be (Mark 12:29-31). Can we say individually that we love the Lord with that much intensity? We have a very pivotal command here for every Christian – a command that is at the very heart of Christianity.

“And you shall love the LORD your God.” First notice that this is not a request or an option, …

Good morning Christians! At least, that is who I want to address this morning. I thought it would be good to point out just what God wants from His saints today.

We ought to walk in the light – (1 John 1:5-10)

• Light represents what is pure – what is true – what is holy – what is reliable
• Light exposes the wickedness of sin (darkness)
• If we want to have fellowship with God – we must be cleansed (put away) the practice of sin in our lives
• Read: (Ephesians 5:1-21)

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During His earthly ministry, Jesus often concluded a lesson by crying out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear”, concerning John the Baptist (Matthew 11:15), concerning the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:9), and concerning the explanation of the parable of the tares (Matthew 13:43). In His letters to the churches of Asia, Jesus concludes each with a similar saying:  “He who has an ear. let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” (Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; 3:6,13,22). What is the point of these sayings? It is …

Jesus did not die on the cross to make it possible for His Church to Sleep in on Sunday and miss Bible study and worship, to stay at home when we have out of town guests. Or to attend sporting or social events during the week and regularly neglect Bible study and worship. He did not die on the cross in order to talk to people about politics and not about the value of their soul. Nor was it to wear themselves out working all day and be too tired …

(Psalm 37:5-7)…..Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. ⁶ He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. ⁷ Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

We are told in this verse to rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him. Yet one of the hardest things to do in …

Why is it that David can trust God? Why can we trust Him? Because He is Lord (my Lord), He is (Adonay; Ad-o-noy), He has authority and power and is matchless in His being. David wrote, “The LORD said to my Lord…” (Psalm 110:1). Thomas said, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:27-28). Paul wrote, “…Christ Jesus my Lord” – (Philippians 3:7-8), by virtue of His death and resurrection (Romans 14:8-9). Peter also proclaimed Jesus as Lord, to the Jews at Pentecost (Acts 2:36), …