Ephesians 6:4 For a human being to do a task in a manner that will be acceptable to God, he/she needs the enablement of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8. Parenting might be a universal practice, but godly parenting is exclusive to believers who know the...
Read moreSPIRIT-FILLED HOMES (Part 1)
The Holy Spirit wants to control every area of your life. When we are “filled with the Spirit,” He will be in total control of our lives. That is the clear teaching of Ephesians 5:18. Paul has already written about The Spirit-Filled...
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Ephesians 5:22-33 A couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in their seventies. Ted, the husband, had lost much of his hearing. They were together and celebrating the anniversary. The family came from all over to celebrate with Ted...
Read moreGOD’S WORD TO SINGLES (Part 2)
1 Cor. 7:6-9; 25-41 The Singles are a growing portion of our society. In 1989, the Census Bureau noted that 39.9 million singles over 18 had never been married and that 50% of all marriages will eventually end in divorce. You can see that...
Read moreQUIET TIME AND FAMILY DEVOTION
MEMORY VERSE: “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed” (Mark 1:35). TEXT: Genesis 19:27-29; 28:18-22; Exodus 34:2-10 As soon as a child is born into...
Read moreCONSISTENT CHRISTIAN LIVING
MEMORY VERSE: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58). TEXT: Genesis 5:22-24; 17:1 One of the...
Read moreDivine Incentives For Becoming An Overcomer
Revelation 2:1-7 As Jesus speaks to the overcomers in each church, He is urging the faithful, sold-out believers to continue for the glory of God. He is also challenging those who are not so that they too can experience the life of an overcomer...
Read moreGod’s Pattern for His Church [Part 2]
3. His Church Follows the Right Program A. v. 42, 46-47 They Worship Together as A Family. This church met together for prayer, instruction in the Word of God and worship. They desired to grow in their faith and worship the Lord. Paul described...
Read moreGOD’S PATTERN FOR HIS CHURCH [Part 1]
Acts 2:22-47 The Day of Pentecost was unique. The Holy Spirit was given on that day, and the Lord’s church was born. The church that came into existence that day was a sight to behold. To understand the church in the book of Acts, we...
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