January 16, 2022 Rebuke for Turning Back Luke 9:62 (NKJV) - But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”Revelation 2:4–5 (NKJV) - Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have … Continue reading Finish Strong, Part Three: Repentance
Finish Strong, Part Two: Focus
January 9, 2022 Week One RecapPaul’s ResolveStart StrongStay StrongFinish StrongCaleb’s StaminaNever Give UpGive Me This Mountain Focus 2 Timothy 2:1–7 (NKJV) 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will … Continue reading Finish Strong, Part Two: Focus
Finish Strong, Part One: Resolve & Stamina
Resolve Philippians 3:12–16 (NKJV)12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and … Continue reading Finish Strong, Part One: Resolve & Stamina
The Birthright of the Redeemed:The Call and Responsibility of the Birthright
December 5, 2021 In light of the incarnation, we cannot remain silent… 6 For unto us a Child is born,Unto us a Son is given;And the government will be upon His shoulder.And His name will be calledWonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.7 Of the increase of His government and peaceThere will be no … Continue reading The Birthright of the Redeemed:The Call and Responsibility of the Birthright
The Birthright of the Redeemed:The Authority of the Birthright
November 28, 2021 The Authority of the BirthrightJesus: The Firstborn Among Many A Leader Chosen by GodA Called Man or Woman to Carry Out God’s PlanThe Spirit-Baptized, Anointed Child of God 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will … Continue reading The Birthright of the Redeemed:The Authority of the Birthright
The Birthright of the Redeemed:The Blessing of the Birthright
November 21, 2021 The Blessing of the BirthrightThe Blessing of StatusThe Blessing of Love & ProtectionThe Blessing of AuthorityThe Blessing of Inheritance The Blessing of Status (Justification) Carrying the Family NameThe Heir of the Family WealthBar, in Hebrew, means “son of” The Blessing of Love & Protection (Deliverance) The birthright brought special affection from the … Continue reading The Birthright of the Redeemed:The Blessing of the Birthright
In God I Trust
Psalm 56 (NKJV) October 31, 2021 1 Be merciful to me, O God, for man would swallow me up; Fighting all day he oppresses me.2 My enemies would hound me all day, For there are many who fight against me, O Most High. The Mercy of GodThe Attacks of the EnemyThe Oppression of CultureThe Relentless … Continue reading In God I Trust
Sin is a Symptom
October 24, 2021 Identifying the Disease The Affection of the HeartThe Purity of the MindThe Submission of the Will 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. 34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak … Continue reading Sin is a Symptom
I’ll Stick With God (Is There Really a Choice?)
October 17, 2021 Making the Wrong Choice(Choosing Self) Joshua 24:15 (NKJV)15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land … Continue reading I’ll Stick With God (Is There Really a Choice?)
While It Is Day…
John 9:1–5 (NKJV) September 26, 2021 9:1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should … Continue reading While It Is Day…