Tag Archives: obedience to God

May 20, 2015

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 17:19-20 Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard … Continue reading →

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May 19, 2015

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 15:24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” This strikes many people as a remarkably cold response on the part of Jesus, but it hits me this morning as evidence of Jesus’ very sharp … Continue reading →

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March 30, 2015

Posted on April 1, 2015 by jgarrott

John 13:17 “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” I think this is actually one of the most important verses in the whole Bible. It is entirely possible to have a thorough knowledge … Continue reading →

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February 27, 2015

Posted on March 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. I have preached on this verse within the past year, if I’m not mistaken. It’s a very … Continue reading →

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February 12. 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Daniel 5:22 “But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled yourself, though you knew all this.” It is amazing how adept we are at not acting on what we know. We are all aware of assorted examples, both good … Continue reading →

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January 16, 2015

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 33:10 The Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention. Can you say, bad move? This could be the very definition of a bad move, but it’s all too common. God speaks to everyone, … Continue reading →

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November 4, 2014

Posted on November 6, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, … Continue reading →

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October 21, 2014

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. This is the key to a holy lifestyle: not trying to earn … Continue reading →

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October 8, 2014

Posted on October 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 6:16 Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey – whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, … Continue reading →

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October 7, 2014

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 6:13-14 Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to … Continue reading →

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