Posts Tagged ‘Message 3/5’
Praising God for Salvation
Rather than denying trouble, the Psalms readily admit that difficulty and danger will come. The Psalms do not overlook the pain and stain of our sins. But there is hope. Dr. John points to Psalm 30 as a song of transformation. Our tears are changed into joy. Our losses become advances. Our sins are forgiven. God is the Redeemer of life! A good reason to break into dance!
READ MOREA Prayer for Help
Times of sunshine and times of storm can direct us to the presence of God. Both have the power to create a sense of gratitude and reliance upon God. In Psalm 25 David lifts his soul to God in a context of trouble. He discovers not only the deliverance, but the steadfast love of our Lord.
READ MORERevival!
We are bombarded with words daily. In print, broadcast or social media, everyone has something to say. Eventually, we tune a deaf ear to the messages. God’s Word cannot be ignored. Dr. John reminds us of the power of God’s Voice. After the prophetic words of Haggai, revival breaks out and God’s people obey. God effects change through His Word.
READ MOREThe Intermediate State
Is there life after death? How can one know? Is it for everyone? One of the greatest gaps in the Christian life is a true biblical understanding of eternity, of Heaven and Hell. Not the Misshapen myths of popular culture, not the misinformation simply given to offer comfort, but truth, biblical truth. This 5 message series is based on Dr. John Neufeld’s book, Heaven and Hell.
READ MOREI Will Tell of the Necessity of Christ
Jesus commanded us to go into all the world and preach the gospel. While it is true that not all of us are called to be full-time preachers all are called to make the gospel known in the sphere of influence. We must tell of the great deeds of God & how faith in this God will change both the present & the eternity of those who hear.This series is not intended to make us feel guilty for not evangelizing. Instead, it is designed to provide the tools and incentive to share the gospel, to declare as Asaph, “I WILL TELL.”
READ MOREEsther: Submitting to God’s Purposes
Sometimes people who have exhibited almost no faith at all are suddenly roused by God for a great purpose. If in fact you believe that someone like you cannot ever be used by God, think again! The book of Esther will give you great hope.
READ MOREThe Shepherd Protects
David has seen that death has lost its sting, that the tools of the good shepherd are to be counted on. Trust in the shepherd and death will not harm you.
READ MOREDead to Sin
Sin no longer has authority over you. I know that some of us have problems with that because that doesn’t seem to square with our experience. But you need a new way of thinking.
READ MOREEmbarking on a Life of Purpose
A godly man will for the sake of Christ gladly abandon every earthly comfort take up his cross and follow his Lord unto death.
READ MOREA Description of Hell
At the very least hell is compared to a prison house that includes chains. It is intensely dark and is gloomy. Should we think of this as a literal description or is Peter using images that his readers can relate to. My answer is I don’t know but it is a very depressing picture.
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