Text: John 4:35-38
Synopsis: For some, it is all too easy to make excuses for a lack of evangelism. Jesus declared that the fields are white unto harvest, so a weak harvest is never a valid excuse. He also stated in Luke 11:23-26 that whoever is not with Him in gathering (evangelism) is against Him and a [...]
Text: Matthew 26:20-28
Synopsis: Over and over again the Bible speaks of the need to examine ourselves. One thing that separates great men and women of God from those who never reach their potential is the ability to engage in self introspection. All too many people blame problems in their lives on their circumstances or others around [...]
Text: I Kings 17:1-16
Synopsis: Even though the widow of Zarephath and her son faced certain death from starvation during a severe drought, she obeyed the voice of God in supplying food and water to Elijah, the prophet of God. Because of her faith, Elijah promised her that the cooking oil she had left would not run dry until [...]
Text: Luke 14:25-35
Synopsis: We all face pain in our lives, and it is easy to focus on the negative aspects of hurts. But pain offers a number of benefits. We learn and grow through our pain; pain reveals deeper problems in us; and pain allows us to empathize with others who are suffering as we [...]