Ezekiel 2:1–3:15 (NKJV) 2:1 And He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak to you.” 2 Then the Spirit entered me when He spoke to me, and set me on my feet; and I heard Him who spoke to me. 3 And He said to me: “Son of man, I … Continue reading The Fire of the Spirit
The Mighty Voice of God
Ezekiel 1:13–28 (NKJV) 13 As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, like the appearance of torches going back and forth among the living creatures. The fire was bright, and out of the fire went lightning. 14 And the living creatures ran back and forth, in appearance like a … Continue reading The Mighty Voice of God
Prayer Matters
Notes from a sermon presented by Dr. Greg Sloop at the Kannapolis Church of God on Sunday, April 22 & 29, 2018 in the 10:30 am services. For video of services, go to the church website, http://www.kcog.org, and click on the livestream link for a replay of the services. For audio of the services, go … Continue reading Prayer Matters
The Powerful Image of God
Ezekiel 1:1–12 (NKJV) 1:1 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. 2 On the fifth day of the month, which was in … Continue reading The Powerful Image of God
Turn us Back, O Lord
Lamentations 5:1–22 (NKJV) 5:1 Remember, O Lord, what has come upon us;Look, and behold our reproach! 2 Our inheritance has been turned over to aliens, And our houses to foreigners. 3 We have become orphans and waifs,Our mothers are like widows. 4 We pay for the water we drink, And our wood comes at a … Continue reading Turn us Back, O Lord
The Gold Has Become Dim
Lamentations 4:1–22 (NKJV) 4:1 How the gold has become dim! How changed the fine gold! The stones of the sanctuary are scattered At the head of every street. 2 The precious sons of Zion, Valuable as fine gold, How they are regarded as clay pots, The work of the hands of the potter! Gold is … Continue reading The Gold Has Become Dim
Restoration Comes From Repentance
Lamentations 3:30–66 (NKJV) 30 Let him give his cheek to the one who strikes him, And be full of reproach. 31 For the Lord will not cast off forever. 32 Though He causes grief, Yet He will show compassion According to the multitude of His mercies. 33 For He does not afflict willingly, Nor grieve … Continue reading Restoration Comes From Repentance
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Lamentations 3:1–29 (NKJV) 3:1 I am the man who has seen affliction by the rod of His wrath. 2 He has led me and made me walk In darkness and not in light. 3 Surely He has turned His hand against me Time and time again throughout the day. 4 He has aged my flesh … Continue reading Great is Thy Faithfulness
Judgment Stings
Lamentations 2:1–22 (NKJV) 2:1 How the Lord has covered the daughter of Zion With a cloud in His anger! He cast down from heaven to the earth The beauty of Israel, And did not remember His footstool In the day of His anger. 2 The Lord has swallowed up and has not pitied All the … Continue reading Judgment Stings
Jerusalem, the Lonely Widow
Lamentations 1:1–22 (NKJV) The book of Lamentations describes the horrible condition of the city of Jerusalem after its conquest at the hands of Babylon. The mourning and lament are palpable. 1:1 How lonely sits the city That was full of people! How like a widow is she, Who was great among the nations! The princess … Continue reading Jerusalem, the Lonely Widow
Devoted To You 