Dialogue Instead of Decision By Bob Deffinbaugh 24 Some days later, when Felix arrived with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. 25 While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and … More Dialogue Instead of Decision
C.H Spurgeon wrote a daily devotional based on two Scripture readings each day, called “Morning and Evening.” Here are his comments on Psalm 39:1- “I will take heed to my ways.” FELLOW-PILGRIM, say not in your heart, “I will go hither and thither, and I shall not sin;” for you are never so out … More A Temptation in Every Mercy; A Snare in Every Joy
Pastor Coty Pinckney on Leviticus 5: Recall that on Mt Sinai the Israelites had promised to abide by the commands they had heard God pronounce — yet within a matter of hours they grossly violated those very commands. They were unable to live up to the law. But God in his grace provides these offerings, … More Blood, Guilt and Grace…Coty Pinckney on Leviticus 5
Paul’s Trial Before the Sanhedrin (Acts 22:30—23:35) By: Bob Deffinbaugh It may very well be that Paul’s treatment by his fellow-Israelites was the source of great discouragement. Thus, the appearance of our Lord to Paul on the night of his trial before the Sanhedrin would have been an encouragement to him in … More Paul’s Trial Before the Sanhedrin (Acts 22:30—23:35)
John Piper preached a series on “The Pleasures of God” and comments in the first message, “The Pleasure of God in His Son”: In Matthew 17 Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up on a high mountain. When they are all alone something utterly astonishing happens. All of a sudden God gives Jesus an … More The Transfiguration-God Takes Pleasure in His Son
Psalm 38:10 My heart throbs; my strength fails me, and the light of my eyes—it also has gone from me. C.H. Spurgeon comments: Sweet light departed from his bodily eye, and consolation vanished from his soul. Those who were the very light of his eyes forsook him. Hope, the last lamp of night, was ready to go … More Spurgeon Battled Depression
Oh, No! Not Leviticus! A sermon by Coty Pinckney, Community Bible Church, Williamstown, MA, 4/26/98 What is your favorite book of the Bible? One of the gospels, perhaps Mark or John? Or the tale of the rapid spread of the early church told in Acts? Those who delight in a logical presentation of … More Oh, No! Not Leviticus!
John Piper, in a sermon, “I Will Build My Church–From All Peoples” said: In Matthew 16:15 Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answers in verse 16, “You are the Christ [the Messiah], the Son of the living God.” To this Jesus says in verse 17-18, “Blessed are you, Simon … More Who is THE church builder?
Lessons from Leaven: A Message from Moishe God uses everyday items, the familiar and mundane, to teach many truths. Throughout the Old Testament we see how He gave the Hebrews symbols and metaphors to make something small mean much. For example, leaven or hometz was forbidden from most sacrifices, and it was explicitly forbidden at Passover time. … More Lessons from Leaven…Moishe Rosen
John Piper, in a sermon, “Battling the Unbelief of Envy”: This is a great Psalm for talking about how to fight envy because it starts off with the main point of “Don’t be envious.” Then I count six solid reasons for why not to be envious in the first 11 verses. What I’m trying to … More Using Psalm 37 to Battle the Unbelief of Envy
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