Messages from the Word of God

Scripture Texts are 1Samuel 15.17-31 and Acts 5.26-42 from the subject, “Speak Up!” Many people will not speak up or speak against things that are wrong because of the unforgiven sins or unresolved issues or deep feelings of guilt in their lives. Satan wants to use our past trespasses to keep us the current actions we should take. In other words, he uses our indiscretions of yesterday to hold our...

Scripture Texts are Psalm 51.1-19 and Romans 6.15-23 from the subject, “A Divine Reset.” King David loved the LORD God with all his heart, with all his mind, with all his strength. The LORD God loved King David. They had a close and personal relationship. Yet King David was not perfect. King David fell. King David committed serious sins. What happened after David’s fall? How did David respond? How...

Scripture Texts are Psalm 37.1-7 and Matthew 6.25-34 from the subject, “Get Your Priorities in Order.” How do you prioritize your time? In which quadrant do you spend most of your time? Which quadrant is God in? •The not urgent and not important. (Distraction quadrant) •The urgent but not important. (Interruption quadrant) •The not urgent but important. (Focus quadrant) •The urgent and important....

Scripture Texts are 1Samuel 1.1-20 and Ephesians 6.1-3 from the subject, “Hannah, a Godly Example.” The story of Hannah is a great epic for us. We can glean much learning as we see her move from victimization to victory… as we see her move from being a victimized woman to a victorious mother. What can we learn from Hannah as it relates to being a godly mother? •The 1st thing that we can glean is t...

Scripture Texts are Genesis 14.17-24 and Hebrews 4.14-5.10 from the subject – Jesus Is Our Great High Priest. Welcome to Communion Sunday. Why do we have Communion? Well, it’s for two reasons. The first is because Jesus told us to do it. The second reason we do it is because we need to remember. You see, Communion is like a personal mini revival that helps us go deeper in our relationship with the...

Scripture texts are Isaiah 53.1-12 and 1Cor 5.12-from the subject, “Why I Believe.” Historians agree Jesus was a real person who lived about 33 years. They agree he was crucified and died. They concur he was buried in a tomb owned by Joseph of Arimathea. The exact location of the tomb was known. They agree that Jesus was buried on the same day He was crucified... on a Friday. But He didn’t stay in...

Scripture Texts are Psalm 23.1-6 and Matthew 28.18-20 from the subject “Down but Not Out.” This past Friday, many of us heard a message about Good Friday. The people went from praising the King of kings on Sunday to shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” on Friday! On Sunday, they gave Him praise! On Friday, they cursed His name. On Sunday, they celebrated His life. On Friday, they called for His d...

Scripture Texts are Psalm 118.21-29 and Matthew 21.1-11. The Subject is “Hallelujah Anyhow!” Palm Sunday. The Triumphal Entry. Jesus’ triumphal entry was about a spiritual kingdom not an earthly kingdom. It was about peace on earth, not a war to conquer nations. It was about a show of humility not pomp and circumstances for self-aggrandizement. The people saw the King of the Jews entering the city...

Opening Scripture texts are Exodus 24.1-8 and Matthew 26.26-29. The subject is “The Significance of the New Covenant.” Today, I want to contrast the Old Covenant with the New Covenant. Let’s compare the requirements before Christ with the requirements after Christ. Let’s look at the expectations of the Israelites back then and expectations of the believers today. I.Because of the New Covenant we c...

Scripture Texts are 2 Chronicles 34.15-28 and Luke 2.36-38. Today’s subject is “God Chose Her.” Some believe in female leadership but only if they lead other females and children. And some believe that God does not call females to become ordained clergy leaders. Let’s address this as we examine Huldah today. 1.We know God chose her because the king’s people were led to her. (2Chr 34.20-22) 2.We kn...

Scripture Texts are Exodus 2.1-10 and Exodus 15.19-21. The subject is “Just Do It!” Today, I want to examine a female who just did it. She did not wait for someone to grant her permission to do what she felt the LORD called her to do. Perhaps we can glean a few key nuggets from her life. 1.Just do it by seeing the need and meeting the need. (Exo 2.4-8) 2.Just do it by operating in your calling. (E...

Scripture texts are Joshua 2.3-11 and John 4.1-9. Today’s subject is “Overcoming the Pitfalls of Intersectionality.” Intersectionality is the complex, cumulative way in which the effects of multiple forms of discrimination (such as sexism, racism, and classism) combine, overlap, or intersect especially in the experiences of marginalized individuals or groups. 1.If you are a woman in America, at so...

Scripture texts are 2Sam 12.1-7 and 1Cor 11.23-29. Today’s subject is “In Need of a Maintenance Plan.” If Satan can get the Body of Christ to focus on our differences instead of our common mission, the Great Commission, we become less effective. He hits us with weapons of mass distractions. The Corinthians gathered to commemorate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus via Holy Communion but...

Scripture texts are Leviticus 19.9-18 and Luke 10.25-37 from the subject, "Love Others Compassionately." No matter who you are, where you are from, how you have been raised, despite your circumstances, everyone can serve, and everyone can love. Not only can we love but we are commanded by the LORD to love others compassionately. Love your neighbor as yourself. - Blessing the homeless with a meal i...

Scripture texts are Psalm 139.13-16, Ephesians 3.16-21, and Romans 12.3-8 from the subject, “Love Yourself Correctly.” Last week we heard a message about the Greatest Commandment – Love God Completely. Today, and God willing, next Sunday, we shall unpack the second greatest commandment, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Before you or I can love our neighbor as ourselves, we need to under...

Scripture texts are Deuteronomy 6.1-9 and Matthew 22.34-40 from the subject, “The Greatest Commandment.” There are different Greek words for love in the Bible. The four we are most familiar with are: a. Eros – sensual or romantic type of love like in Song of Solomon and Valentine’s Day. b. Storge – familial love that we have for family members - our relatives. c. Phileo – brotherly love that we sh...

Scripture texts are Ezekiel 36.25-27 and John 3.16-21 from the topic, “Love is the Answer.” Two ordinances or sacraments commanded by Jesus. Baptism and Communion. Baptism means we are publicly identifying with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, turning from our old life to a new life, and openly joining the ranks of believers. Communion is a spiritual union between Jesus and the commu...

Scripture texts are 1Samuel 30.1-8 and Matthew 26.36-46. The topic is “Success through Hardships.” As we conclude this month’s theme on success, we want to deal with the difficulties of success. How many of you know that success is not a straight-line journey? The highs can be exhilarating, and the lows can be paralyzing. But if we know challenges and hardships will come, we can better prepare our...

Scripture texts are Exodus 18.7-26 and 1Peter 5.1-7 from the subject “Sustained Success through Humility.” Have you ever encountered a know-it-all? Know-it-alls are self-centered and prideful who oft times push people away without realizing it, thereby setting themselves up for failure. Praise God! Moses was not a know-it-all. As a matter of fact, when God called him, he thought the LORD had calle...

Scripture texts are Genesis 1:26-31 and John 15.1-11 from the subject "Living a Successful Life." 1. Living a successful life requires a true connection to the Source of life. (vv1-6) Abide (meno) means to remain connected, to dwell, endure. Prune (kathairo) means purge, cleanse, to prune trees and vines from useless shoots. Fruit (karpos) means fruit from a vine, tree, or ground, reaped harvest,...

Scripture texts are Jeremiah 17.5-8 and Matthew 13.1-9 from the subject, “Success God’s Way.” There are two types of people. The one who trusts in man, including self, and the one who trusts in the LORD. Many self-help books are on the market. Tons of good information. I have many in my library. According to NPD (market research company), the number of published titles in self-help rose nearly thr...

Scripture texts are Joshua 1.1-9 and Philippians 3.12-21 from the subject “Guaranteed Success.” Happy New Year! I wonder how many of us made New Year’s resolutions for 2022. Usually, resolutions are based on us, what we can do, what we intend to do based on our will and our strength. Instead of making resolutions, what if we made a commitment to follow the LORD’s will for our life? What if we allo...

Scripture texts are Deuteronomy 16.1-8, 16 and Luke 2.41-52 from the subject “Beyond the Big Day.” Welcome to the last Sunday in the year of our LORD, 2021. I pray you had a blessed celebration in recognition of the birth of our LORD and Savior into the flesh. I pray you had a merry Christmas as you acknowledged God leaving heaven to come to earth to become the sacrificial lamb for you and me. If...

Scripture texts are Isaiah 9.6-7 and Luke 2.8-20 from the thought, “Finding Peace in a Chaotic World.” Fourth Sunday in Advent represents peace. It can be tough to appreciate peace when we consider the headlines in the news. Many remain silent to keep the peace. Peace is not the absence of conflict. It is the resolution of conflict. At a minimum, it is doing our part as we strive towards resolutio...

Scripture texts are Isaiah 55.1-13 and Matthew 2.1-12 from the subject, “Finding Joy in a Chaotic World.” Third Sunday in Advent represents joy. It can be tough to embrace joy when we consider the headlines in the news. It’s enough to make you want to ball up in a corner and cry. But because we have hope in Jesus, because we have faith in the LORD, because we know God loves us, because we know we...