Tag Archives: commitment

Salvation; April 2, 2021

Posted on April 4, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 23:42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. ” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” This is of course a very famous incident, but … Continue reading →

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The Lordship of Christ; April 1, 2021

Posted on April 4, 2021 by jgarrott

John 19:15 But they shouted, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!” “Shall I crucify your king?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests answered. Here, the priests were being honest! In a way it … Continue reading →

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The Believer’s Reward; March 26, 2021

Posted on March 30, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 19:29 “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.” You could call this verse, … Continue reading →

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Taking Up Your Cross; March 24, 2021

Posted on March 27, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 16:24-25 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his … Continue reading →

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Luke; March 13, 2021

Posted on March 17, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 16:10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. Luke has got to be one of the most humble, obedient … Continue reading →

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Genuine Faith; March 12, 2021

Posted on March 13, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. Over the years I have become more and more impressed with … Continue reading →

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Asking God; March 2, 2021

Posted on March 5, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” It strikes me that it’s not wrong to ask for … Continue reading →

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Holiness and Righteousness; December 27, 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. I would venture to say that this verse is preached on very little in most churches … Continue reading →

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Attitude; September 27, 2020

Posted on October 3, 2020 by jgarrott

Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. This prayer of David is one of the most fundamental in the whole Bible. … Continue reading →

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Needs; August 13, 2020

Posted on August 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 9:11 But the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing. In Matthew’s account we learn that Jesus went to Bethsaida to … Continue reading →

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