James says there’s a war going on inside of us. James 4:1, "What is the source of wars and fights among you? Don’t they come from the cravings that are at war within you?" We are fighting for selfish ambitions and craving carnal...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
God gives hard times to good people, and He does it for our good. 2 Corinthians 12:7, “So to keep me from exalting myself by the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"All of them will answer and say to you: You too have become as weak as we [the fallen kings of the earth]! You have become like us!" God defeats Satan. He is cast down at the end of time, but his overthrow is perpetual in the earth. God delivers...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
James teaches us the practical use of the tongue to reveal who we really are. He teaches us that our religion is more than reciting the creed. First, the tongue is small, but it directs us by revealing who we are. Vs3-5, “Now when we put...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest a while.’ For many people were coming and going, and they did not...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you are afraid of man who dies And of the son of man who is made like grass, that you have forgotten the Lord your Maker?" Whenever we fear man, we've forgotten God. It offends Him and harms us,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine." God has given us a blessed promise: If we honor Him, then He will honor us! If...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Can the prey be taken from the mighty man, Or the captives of a tyrant be rescued?” Surely, thus says the Lord, “Even the captives of the mighty man will be taken away, And the prey of the tyrant will be rescued; For I will...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The Lord Jesus gives us faith and good works, never just one or the other. We must have them both, and for this, we believe God. First, Missouri is the “show me” state in the USA. They want proof. They are not interested in mere...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The church was brought to great fear, holiness increased, and the gospel spread. The Apostles were bold death defying men. This is God’s commission to us today, right now. First, great fear comes upon the church, when she is purged from...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
