1 Corinthians 1: 27 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. Jesus really did turn the world upside down with his preaching. I’m sure the listeners scratched their heads many times when Jesus spoke. What did he mean that […]
Archive | November, 2013
What’s your position on the team?
Romans 12: 4-6 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us… Can you imagine an […]
Blind Side – Whose Got you Covered?
James 5: 19-20 19 My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, 20 remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. The term Blind Side became a household term in 2009 when […]
Your Purpose
Chariots of Fire is the powerful 1981 movie that follows the life of two British track athletes and their competition at the 1924 Olympics. It is probably best known for Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who refused to run in his best event, the 100yard run, because the heats were being held on a […]
Honouring those in Authority
Romans 13:1-3 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those […]
Sharing in Christ’s Sufferings
1 Colossians 1:24 24 Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. A well-known Bible teacher from the past, Dr. Vernon McGee, taught on this scripture and […]
The Heart of God
The Bible clearly tells us that God loves us all (John 3:16, 1 John 4:9), but as we read his Word we see that certain people have a special place in God’s heart – certain people stand out from amongst the rest. Moses, Caleb, David, Ruth – were a few that God spoke of very […]