The Law Vs. Grace

The Law Vs. Grace

What is the GOSPEL? I Corinthians 15:3-4 “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures…” 3 Elements...
Salvation and Sanctification in the Beatitudes

Salvation and Sanctification in the Beatitudes

Matthew 5:3-12 – Our Spiritual Journey ADMIT YOUR SPIRITUAL POVERTY. Vs. 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Recognize you are a helpless sinner whose “righteousness is filthy rags.” (Isaiah 64:6) “There is none righteous, no,...
Fervent Prayers Part 4: Jesus

Fervent Prayers Part 4: Jesus

Jesus wins the battle of prayer. “Then He came to the disciples and found them asleep, and said to Peter, “What? Could you not watch with Me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Again, a...
Effective Ministry

Effective Ministry

Like most people in full time ministry, I would describe myself as a visionary. When I have ideas for a new ministry or program, I see it vividly in my head. I imagine all the ways this new ministry will work, strategize possible problems, and analyze the ministry to...
Fervent Prayers Part 3: Mary

Fervent Prayers Part 3: Mary

It took considerable faith for Mary to believe that God would accomplish a great work through her. She would have to be versed in the scriptures intently to understand that what the angel had spoken was not only true but that it would come to pass just as the Lord had...