Romans 6:11 – Be ALIVE TO GOD, alert to Him, through Jesus Christ our Lord!
SCRIPTURE READING: James 2:1-13 1. LIFE IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS Relationships are the bedrock of life.In a very real sense, everything rises and falls on relationship. In the book of James chapter 2, the Apostle focuses on relationships. He looks, in this passage, at our interaction with others. Relationships are a vital component in our lives. When I was a…
THE PLACE FOR KINGSHIP IN OUR LIVES IS RESERVED FOR GOD! The Lord’s plan for each of our lives is that He would be our King.I remember as a child seeing a hand-drawn picture of a throne. In the one picture the individual was on the throne and the Lord was on the side. In…
WE CAN MAKE OUR OWN ‘KINGS’ IN OUR LIVES When things don’t work out as planned, we can turn to other things to bring us the relief we think will solve our problems.Things had not worked out as planned for the nation of Israel.Up until this time they had been ruled by judges.But now problems…
THE ROLE OF A KING The role of a king is to rule with the aim of protecting his subjects.The role of a king is to unify his nation.The role of a king is to take care of his people.The role of a king is to provide a safe space within which his people can…
THE GREATEST FRIEND CAN BE TRUSTED COMPLETELY This is the great reality. Psalm 118:8-9 It is better to trust the Lord than to put confidence in men. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes. Psalm 56:9 This one thing I know: God is for me! Psalm 56:11 In…
I KNOW A FRIEND I know a Friend who has been the ideal friend to me. I think the old songwriter knew the same Friend when he wrote that great song: ‘What a Friend we have in Jesus.’ I think the writer of the Psalms knew this Friend. Psalm 54:4 But God is my helper.…
WHAT WOULD THE CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IDEAL FRIEND BE? Have you ever thought about this? Here are some ideals: 1. An ideal friend would be consistent and constant. 2. An ideal friend would always be available. 3. An ideal friend would always understand. 4. An ideal friend would always help. 5. An ideal friend would…
We all need friends. Friends are the special people in our lives. They may only be acquaintances or those with whom you associate. Human friends can mean so much in our lives. Friends have the capacity to influence and encourage us. Do you have any real friends that you can totally depend upon? There is…
THE RESULT God will respond! I believe that God does not delay in responding. As we approach God like children He will move towards us. James 4:8 When you draw close to God, God will draw close to you. This is a promise and commitment from God. It is something that we can be sure…
THE CURSE OF THIS AGE Every age has its particular problems. Right now we have several. They hold us back from wanting and experiencing more of God. They include: materialism, legalism and busyness. We also live in an age of religious busyness. Instead of experiencing God we have, PROGRAMS, EVENTS, FUNCTIONS, STRUCTURES and COMMITTEES, and…