Category: September

When He was led forth to Calvary, it was “their hour.” When He rose victorious from the grave, it was His.

September 11, 2011

J.C. Ryle comments on Luke 22:53- …the time during which evil is permitted to triumph is fixed and limited by God. We read that our Lord said to His enemies when they took Him, “This is your hour and the power of darkness.” The sovereignty of God over everything done upon earth is absolute and … More When He was led forth to Calvary, it was “their hour.” When He rose victorious from the grave, it was His.

Buy order on truth

September 11, 2011

Proverbs 23:23  Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. No matter what the economic forecast, whether times of prosperity or times of recession, the Bible has some great investment advice.   There is a “commodity” which must be acquired, no matter how much it costs in time, effort, pain, hard work….. the TRUTH.  … More Buy order on truth

Is the anchor of my soul as firmly attached to my soul as it is to the altar of God?

September 10, 2011

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil,  where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. John Piper, in a sermon,”Hope Anchored in Heaven,” on Hebrews 6:19-20: … More Is the anchor of my soul as firmly attached to my soul as it is to the altar of God?

Off-Roading? Think again.

September 10, 2011

Proverbs 23:17-18  Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day. Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. Warning:  Life’s a dangerous journey.  You will face the temptation to get off the narrow road, to go off-roading, where it looks more “fun.” However, … More Off-Roading? Think again.

Jesus is a sure foundation

September 10, 2011

Isaiah 28:16 therefore thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: ‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’ What is this foundation? 1 Peter 2:6 tells us that the cornerstone is the Messiah, Jesus Christ. … More Jesus is a sure foundation

Driscoll: Money is a wonderful tool and a horrible god.

September 9, 2011

Intro to Mark Driscoll’s sermon, The Parable of the Dishonest Manager, on Luke 16:1-13 In this difficult parable, Jesus teaches about money from the negative example of a dishonest manager. Everything belongs to God, and we are to wisely steward it. Jesus gives us a kingly, priestly, and prophetic view of money: Christians—rich and poor—need to … More Driscoll: Money is a wonderful tool and a horrible god.