Outfitting the Saints

We have a common fear of the unknown. We worry about tomorrow and what may happen in the future. When things do happen that we do not understand, we wonder where God is in all of this. As we look forward to what lies ahead, we need to press on in Christ. Philippians 3:12b-14; but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard...

Thanks. A common phrase used in our day. Giving thanks. There are three ways that it is used in the scriptures. The present, the past, and the future. The present is when we say, “thanks” for something that we are currently given. The past is when we are thankful for something that happened in the past. The future is when we give thanks for what is to come. The Greek text is εὐχαριστέω which means...

Thanks. A common phrase used in our day. Giving thanks. There are three ways that it is used in the scriptures. The present, the past, and the future. The present is when we say, “thanks” for something that we are currently given. The past is when we are thankful for something that happened in the past. The future is when we give thanks for what is to come. The Greek text is εὐχαριστέω which means...

We began two weeks ago to lay out three messages that pertain to His people, Israel, and certainly to His people, the church. In this passage in Isaiah, He Exposes the coverup of His people, He Reproves His people, and then He declares His decision which He made before the foundation of the world for those who believe and those who do not! Now, The Lord God of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel decla...

We began two weeks ago to lay out three messages that pertain to His people, Israel, and certainly to His people, the church. In this passage in Isaiah, He Exposes the coverup of His people, He Reproves His people, and then He declares His decision which He made before the foundation of the world for those who believe and those who do not! Now, The Lord God of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel decla...

Last week we examined how God exposed what His people were doing, and it was not a pretty sight. Did you gain victory this past week with blessings from the One who blesses, and did you strive to be like Him. Last week I encouraged you to go home, as God's people, and seek His forgiveness, confessing the things to Him that we spoke about from Isaiah 1:2-9. Not only for us, but for His people acros...

Last week we examined how God exposed what His people were doing, and it was not a pretty sight. Did you gain victory this past week with blessings from the One who blesses, and did you strive to be like Him. Last week I encouraged you to go home, as God's people, and seek His forgiveness, confessing the things to Him that we spoke about from Isaiah 1:2-9. Not only for us, but for His people acros...

We live in a society where coverups or hiding things are commonplace. Things are not what they appear to be. The only way to know the truth is when these things are exposed! In the book of Isaiah, there is a message to the church in America today! As His people, we need to pay attention. We need to listen to what He has said. And if we need to correct things in our life, then we need to do it now!...

We live in a society where coverups or hiding things are commonplace. Things are not what they appear to be. The only way to know the truth is when these things are exposed! In the book of Isaiah, there is a message to the church in America today! As His people, we need to pay attention. We need to listen to what He has said. And if we need to correct things in our life, then we need to do it now!...

Throughout our life there are times when we mark events as significant or milestones. There are things such as getting a drivers license, or graduation, or getting married, or a new baby, a new job. As these are important, there are many other milestones you have in your walk with the Lord; the day you were saved, or the time the Lord directed your path differently than you thought, or the day you...

Throughout our life there are times when we mark events as significant or milestones. There are things such as getting a drivers license, or graduation, or getting married, or a new baby, a new job. As these are important, there are many other milestones you have in your walk with the Lord; the day you were saved, or the time the Lord directed your path differently than you thought, or the day you...

The time has come. If we want to see God’s hand at work in the world around us, then the time has come for us to consider our ways, show Him reverence, and then we will see His glory! We looked at the time has come to consider our ways. A Self-examination to make sure we are pursuing God and our own desires. A need for us to rebuild our lives around Him, allowing the Spirit to lead us, and we need...

The time has come. If we want to see God’s hand at work in the world around us, then the time has come for us to consider our ways, show Him reverence, and then we will see His glory! We looked at the time has come to consider our ways. A Self-examination to make sure we are pursuing God and our own desires. A need for us to rebuild our lives around Him, allowing the Spirit to lead us, and we need...

We spoke last time about an upheaval in this life and all the things that are going on to keep us from succeeding in our journey through life. We made the assumption that God would bless are pursuits, but He hasn’t blessed them. We found out the reason for this dilemma. There is a famous quote that says, “we have met the enemy and it is us!” As God spoke to the people in Jerusalem through the prop...

We spoke last time about an upheaval in this life and all the things that are going on to keep us from succeeding in our journey through life. We made the assumption that God would bless are pursuits, but He hasn’t blessed them. We found out the reason for this dilemma. There is a famous quote that says, “we have met the enemy and it is us!” As God spoke to the people in Jerusalem through the prop...

We find ourselves in the middle of a chaotic life. Things we do, don’t seem to produce what they think they should. We pursue different things only to find out there is no lasting benefit. We have spent most of our life trying to gain something or get ahead only to be disappointed. God’s people have looked for the blessing of the Lord on their endeavors but have not seen His hand in what they do....

We find ourselves in the middle of a chaotic life. Things we do, don’t seem to produce what they think they should. We pursue different things only to find out there is no lasting benefit. We have spent most of our life trying to gain something or get ahead only to be disappointed. God’s people have looked for the blessing of the Lord on their endeavors but have not seen His hand in what they do....

As Paul continues to give his closing exhortation to Timothy we see some truths that we can apply to us today. The same conclusions that we came to last time are repeated here with more emphasis. Let’s listen to Paul strongly urge Timothy regarding the faith, that is the work of faith, persevering in faith, wealth and faith, and guarding the faith.

As Paul continues to give his closing exhortation to Timothy we see some truths that we can apply to us today. The same conclusions that we came to last time are repeated here with more emphasis. Let’s listen to Paul strongly urge Timothy regarding the faith, that is the work of faith, persevering in faith, wealth and faith, and guarding the faith.

Again Paul speaks to Timothy concerning the men teaching strange doctrines, myths and genealogies. This is the primary reason for the instructions that he gave to Timothy concerning the gathering of believers. The congregation at Ephesus was being enticed away from the truth and pursuing things that were not bringing about a godly character among the community but one that divides. We want to look...

Again Paul speaks to Timothy concerning the men teaching strange doctrines, myths and genealogies. This is the primary reason for the instructions that he gave to Timothy concerning the gathering of believers. The congregation at Ephesus was being enticed away from the truth and pursuing things that were not bringing about a godly character among the community but one that divides. We want to look...

The process of being a gathering of believers is not something that just happens by osmosis, but it is clearly defined in God’s word for His people. He set certain things in order, to bring blessing upon His people. I am reminded of the people in Nehemiah’s day when they wandered from what had been set up by Nehemiah according to the Word of God. Nehemiah scolded them and warned them about what th...

The process of being a gathering of believers is not something that just happens by osmosis, but it is clearly defined in God’s word for His people. He set certain things in order, to bring blessing upon His people. I am reminded of the people in Nehemiah’s day when they wandered from what had been set up by Nehemiah according to the Word of God. Nehemiah scolded them and warned them about what th...

Another important concern that Paul wanted Timothy to convey to the gathering of believers was the care and ministry of the Elders. He gave instruction about the qualifications of an elder and we even spoke concerning their work. Paul wants Timothy and the people to know what some specifics are concerning elders and he wants the elders to know the specifics about their office. This morning we want...

Another important concern that Paul wanted Timothy to convey to the gathering of believers was the care and ministry of the Elders. He gave instruction about the qualifications of an elder and we even spoke concerning their work. Paul wants Timothy and the people to know what some specifics are concerning elders and he wants the elders to know the specifics about their office. This morning we want...