But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” (James 1:22) Are you a doer of the Word? In the church where I am the Senior Pastor, we make this declaration before every message preached. It goes like this: “I believe this is God’s Word, I...

We need have no fear of someone who loves us perfectly; His perfect love for us eliminates all dread of what He might do to us. If we are afraid, it is for fear of what He might do to us, and shows that we are not fully convinced that He really loves us. (1 John...

The meaning of the word ‘saved’ is to ‘be whole.’ God has not only provided for you the right to receive healing when your body is broken, but also to keep living in divine health. Ephesians 2:8 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of...

First John 4:17 says, “Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the Day of Judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.” So many people are motivated by the thought, “if I can only show God that I love Him more.”  Yet 1 John...

Deuteronomy 30:19 says, "I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live." We know that God is speaking to His people in this verse because He says, "I have set before you life and...

Are you worried that God cannot take care of you? Are you concerned that if you trust God, He will let you down? Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.(Matt. 6:34) Jesus...

Hebrews 10:25 says, “not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” Traditionally when asked the question, “Why should I go to church?” it is usually met...

Every time we face a New Year, many Christians will tell God all of the things they didn’t do in the previous year, and then make a bunch of promises about the things they want to do for God in the New Year. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV says, “For I know the plans I have for...

Second Timothy 2:15 says, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” I believe the Bible (in the original languages) is God’s Holy Word. In its pages you will find the Old...

Proverbs 6:16-19 says: These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies,...

The body of Christ needs to stop getting into fear over rumors of possible disasters.  When a bad report comes, you have a choice.  You can face it with fear or you can face it with faith. Psalm 112:7 (KJV) says, “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart...

Spreading God’s love is something you and I, as Christians, were designed to do. I want His love and character to shine forth from my life as an example of His compassion to a dying world. Acts 10:38 says, “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit...