Tag Archives: spiritual growth

The Godhead; June 9, 2019


Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. This morning I’ll be speaking on The Character of the Spirit and talking about how we … Continue reading

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Pastoral Ministry; May 26, 2019


1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading

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Love; May 11, 2019


Philippians 1:9-11 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the … Continue reading

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Participating in Sanctification; May 7, 2019


[Since my wife went into the hospital May 7th, for back surgery on the 8th, I’ll be doing my own editing for a couple of weeks. Please excuse any missed errors or obscurities.] Ephesians 4:22 You were taught, with regard … Continue reading

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Faith; April 18, 2019


2 Corinthians 1:24 Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm. Faith is not something in which we can command each other, but it … Continue reading

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The Body of Christ; April 14, 2019


1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. We tend to think of this chapter as a discussion of spiritual gifts, which it is, but more importantly, Paul’s … Continue reading

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Christ is All; April 7, 2019


1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. It all boils down to Christ being everything. That should be no … Continue reading

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Christ-Centered; April 3, 2019


Romans 14:7-8 For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or … Continue reading

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Genuine Worship; April 2, 2019


Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12 is a very familiar, dearly loved chapter for … Continue reading

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Knowing God; February 28, 2019


John 17:26 “I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.” I don’t know … Continue reading

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