Walter Spires - Only Jesus Saves

Key Bible Verse;   "It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples." "  Luke 11: 1 

Key Bible Verse:  " I r on sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."   Proverbs 27: 17 Other Bible References:  Daniel 1: 17 - 20; Mark 9: 2; Mark 14: 33

Key Bible Verse:  " But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness to pray."  Luke 5: 16 Other Bible References:  Matthew 14: 23; Mark 1: 35

Key Bible Verse:   "Now the parable is this: the seed is the word of God."  Luke 8: 11 Other Bible References:  John 15: 1-9;  Hebrews 4: 12

As Christians, we are not in a game.  we are in a war...spiritual war.   Bible references:  2 Corinthians 10: 4; Ephesians 6: 10 - 20

Jesus thought so. Bible References:  Luke 8: 4 - 15; John 15:  1 - 11

if you never listen to anything else I record and post, please take two minutes to listen to the podcasts this week.    This first one is the most important of the three. Key Bible Verses:  John 3:3; 14:6

Key Bible Verse(s):  " Rejoice always.  Pray without ceasing.   In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus ."  1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18

Key Bible Verses:   "Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus,  Who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even dea...

"Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account."   Philippians 4: 17

"(Jesus) He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!" Key Bible Verses:  Acts 1: 5-8; Revelation 22: 20 

Key Bible References: 1 Corinthians 15: 12 - 19

Bible References:  Matthew 1: 20-21; John 15: 13; John 3: 16

Key Bible Verse(s):  Galatians 5: 22

Key Bible Verse(s):  John 15: 11

Key Bible Verses:  Luke 2: 10-11

Key Bible Verse(s):  Matthew 1: 21; Luke 5: 32; John 14: 6; Philippians 4: 7

Key Bible Reference:  Matthew 1: 19 - 25

Key Bible Verses:  2 Samuel 7: 16; Micah 5: 2; Isaiah 9: 6 

Key Bible Verse(s):   "...sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;"  1 Peter 3: 15

Hope entered the world with the birth of Christ.  Now as believers, we have another expectant hope - His return. Key Bible Verse(s):  John 14: 1- 6

This is the first week of the Advent season.  It is a week in which we celebrate the Hope of His coming.   Key Bible Verse(s):  Isaiah 9:6-7  

Key Bible Verse:   "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast."  Ephesians 2: 8-9 Bible References:  Ephesians 2: 1 - 10

Key Bible Verse:  " Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift. "  2 Corinthians 9: 15

Key Bible References:  Psalm 136: 1;  2 Chronicles 5: 13; Psalm 34: 8