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Sermons on Pentecost (Page 34)
As we read the Bible, we need to know what’s going on behind the scenes–spiritual warfare between God and Satan. It began when Satan tempted Adam and Eve. Later, the people and leaders of Israel lost their faith and built the golden calf. Even David fell into sin. When Satan attacked Jesus through the scribes,…
As David commandeered bread on the Sabbath when he and his people were in need, there have been times where Jesus worked on the Sabbath. Rather than focusing on what we do, let us focus on why we do it. May we follow this commandment and show our faith wherever we are and whatever we…
What must it have been like for the disciples to be filled with the Holy Spirit? It was like a powerful wind. When the disciples were gathered on one place, all able to speak and have people of every nation understand in their own tongue. It was like a fire, with individual flames all parts…
Like the two friends in The Count of Monte Cristo, we might feel that we should ‘get the king’, we should get what is ours. But is that the right way to think? Jesus set the example living a humble life while knowing he would come again at the end in glory. We can hope…
The apostle Paul was thankful in all things – from the lows of trials & tribulations to the highest highs. What can we learn from Paul’s faith journey to keep with us on our daily walk? Help us to give thanks in everything and may we, too, be “filled with gratitude”. Our family at Blessed…
When the servant did not invest the talents for the master, he did not follow his master’s will. His refusal to do the will of the master went against the teachings of Christ. It can seem easier to fall away but it’s the wrong thing to do. Christ taught this parable for then and for…
The parable of the five wise and five foolish virgins was different from most of Jesus’ parables, but why? It was told in the last days of his life, foretelling events to come, including His persecution and death. Even today, we can learn from this parable – He wants us to be prepared! May we…
The early church faced many challenges and tribulations. When Christians had to worship in secret due to persecution, John encouraged them to stand firm in their faith. We can take encouragement today from these words written for the early church in the decades after Christ’s resurrection. Even today, He will shelter us if we only…
We’ve all heard this, always looking ahead and striving for that goal. Jesus kept his eyes on the cross and resurrection and our salvation – He had his eyes set on us. It can be a challenge for us today – we should strive to keep our eyes on Christ as our prize.
How do we practice true forgiveness? Do we keep score and pat ourselves on the back once we have forgiven seven times? Or is there more? Forgiveness requires generosity and sometimes brings change. It is a long term event, a marathon. May we also be generous and forgiving to others in our daily walk, wherever…