By prayer, I mean intentionally conveying a message to God. It’s frustrating—isn’t it?—how unclear language can be if we are not careful. Why do I say “intentionally conveying a message to God? Why don’t I just say that prayer is talking to God? Well, because Romans 8:26 says, “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For … More What IS Prayer? John Piper on Matthew 6:1-15
In a sermon titled, “But I Say to You, Love Your Enemies” (Matthew 5:44-45), Dr. John Piper said, So when Jesus says, back in Matthew 5:44, “But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, 45 in order that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven,” … More John Piper on “But I Say to You, Love Your Enemies” (Matthew 5:44-45)
John MacArthur on The Stoning of Stephen (Acts 7), from Stephen: A Profile in Courage Acts 7:55 But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 And he said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man … More John MacArthur on The Stoning of Stephen (Acts 7)
Chip Bell is Senior Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church Arapaho in Texas. In his sermon, “If Looks Could Kill” (Matthew 5:21-26), he said the following: The Kingdom Code Last week we began a new section called: The Kingdom Code. In it, Jesus tells his followers that being forgiven doesn’t mean we can live a life of lawlessness. … More Chip Bell on “The Kingdom Code” (Matthew 5:21-32)
Matt Chandler is the Lead Pastor at The Village Church in Texas and said in a 2007 sermon (pdf version or mp3 downloads, Salt of the Earth Part 1 or Light From Salt, Part 2), ….salt, if it’s lost its saltiness is worthless….. I believe it’s impossible to empirically argue against that on a whole, Evangelical[s] … More Matt Chandler on “Worthless Salt” (Matthew 5)
The following text is taken from a a sermon preached by Gil Rugh 1983 at Indian Hills Community Church, Lincoln, NE The Messiah’s Call is to Common, Ordinary People Another point seems to stand out with significance. These men are fishermen. Jesus Christ is about to start a totally new movement. You would think He would be … More The Messiah’s Call is to Common, Ordinary People- Matthew 4:18-22
Don Fortner, Pastor and author, says this of Genesis 24: In this story of Abraham’s servant seeking a bride for his son, Isaac… Abraham represents God the Father, our covenant God. Isaac represents the Lord Jesus Christ. Eliezer, Abraham’s servant, represents the gospel preacher who, as an instrument … More Isaac & Rebekah, A Picture of Grace
Dr. Albert Mohler has a daily radio program available by podcast, and writes in a blog post, “The People Who Walk in Darkness Will See a Great Light- The Glory of Christmas: “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. Those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on … More A Great Light…Matthew 4:16
From a message, “You Shall Worship the Lord Your God” by John Piper, September 8, 1985: Taking Cues from the King’s Son Suppose you are a kid playing in the streets outside the mansion of the king, and the king’s own son comes out and starts to play with you. After a while he invites … More Taking Cues from the King’s Son Matthew 4:8-10
Twisted Tolerance or Acts 4:12? Acts 4:12 states clearly, “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” John Piper, in an article entitled Obstacles to the Eternal Life of Muslims, published just 13 days after September 11, 2001, states: In … More Twisted Tolerance or Acts 4:12?
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