True Christianity is Seeing God Work, Not Man
True Christianity is Seeing God Work, Not Man
Our lives as Christians should be full of activity, but we need the sober reminder that we desperately need God to be the One empowering our activity.
2021 Fellowship Conference
2021 Fellowship Conference
We are planning to, Lord willing, host the conference in Denton, Texas, on April 1-4, 2021. May God would have His hand upon this conference.
Psalm 22 Richly Pictures Christ’s Death on the Cross
Psalm 22 Richly Pictures Christ’s Death on the Cross
Psalm 22 is not primarily about David but it is about Jesus Christ on the Cross. We see aspects of the Cross here that should cause us to all the more glory in Christ’s death on our behalf.
Is The Gospel of Peace on Your Feet?
Is The Gospel of Peace on Your Feet?
He’s promised that all who call upon Him will be saved. This is the Gospel of Peace that we need to have constantly on our feet.
Why Do the Gospels Record Things Differently?
Why Do the Gospels Record Things Differently?
Anyone who reads the four gospels in the Bible will soon realize that some things are said differently in one gospel from another.
Serpents, Scorpions, and Prayer
Serpents, Scorpions, and Prayer
In all of the accounts of the Bible that concern prayer, one of the most encouraging sections is what Jesus teaches in Luke 11:9-13.
Can I Dislike a Brother or Sister in Christ?
Can I Dislike a Brother or Sister in Christ?
We are commanded to love the brethren, love our neighbor, and love our enemies. Do love and like mean the same thing?
We Need To Lay Aside Our Besetting Sins
We Need To Lay Aside Our Besetting Sins
The Bible mentions besetting sins, but we need to remember that when it mentions them, it tells us to lay them aside.
God’s Glory as Law Giver
God’s Glory as Law Giver
God is a God who communicates and He communicates to us His will through His laws. 1 Timothy 1:11 - in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.
How Can We Pray in the Spirit?
How Can We Pray in the Spirit?
The Bible tells us to pray in the Spirit. What does that mean and how can we do that?
You Are Not Alone In Your Warfare
You Are Not Alone In Your Warfare
The Devil would love to have Christians think that they're the only ones going through spiritual opposition and difficulty. That's a lie.
Praying For All The Saints
Praying For All The Saints
As Christians, we are in a spiritual war against the Devil, and we constantly feel the attacks from Satan that come upon us.
Praying at All Times in the Spirit
Praying at All Times in the Spirit
As we put on each piece of the armor of God we need to remember that each piece needs to be put on as we're praying. As important as each part of our armor is...
Christian, Take the Sword of the Spirit!
Christian, Take the Sword of the Spirit!
In the Bible swords are given and used for one reason, to kill. And the sword of the Spirit has been given to us for the exact same reason, to kill our sins.
How Are We Created in the Image of God?
How Are We Created in the Image of God?
The Bible says that in the beginning that God made us in His image. What does it mean to be made in the image of God?
Taking the Helmet of Salvation: Our Hope
Taking the Helmet of Salvation: Our Hope
Let us consider how the hope of final salvation helps us in the present in our battle with the kingdom of darkness.
Shield Yourself!
Shield Yourself!
In our spiritual warfare, our armor will be woefully insufficient if we are not equipped with our shield of faith. The devil has flaming darts, and even as Christians...
How Can I Lust and Sin Against God?
How Can I Lust and Sin Against God?
Christian, the next time you're severely tempted and enticed to yield to sexual sin, just remember that your sin is against God. Just remember that...
Washing One Another’s Feet?
Washing One Another’s Feet?
There are churches and denominations who appeal to Jesus' command in John 13 to say that we must participate in foot-washing.
This Isn’t the Day For Being Mr. Nice Guy
This Isn’t the Day For Being Mr. Nice Guy
This isn’t the day for us to be Mr. Nice Guy; it’s the day for us to proclaim the truth that people need to hear in order to be saved.
The Stability of Gospel Shoes
The Stability of Gospel Shoes
If we would stand in our battle against the Devil, then it's obviously important that we have the right kind of shoes for our feet that will help us to stand.
Effective Prayers Because of a Righteous Life (Part 4)
Effective Prayers Because of a Righteous Life (Part 4)
One thing the Devil fears about the righteous life of the believer is the effective prayers...
Romans 14 & Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Birthdays
Romans 14 & Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Birthdays
How should we as Christians recognize (or not recognize) the holidays that are observed by the world? How should we view other Christians...
Putting On The Breastplate of Righteousness (Part 3)
Putting On The Breastplate of Righteousness (Part 3)
A righteous life is a vital part of our armor in our spiritual battle with the Devil. Good theology and abstaining from immorality isn't enough;...
The Devil Wants You to Lose Your Balance
The Devil Wants You to Lose Your Balance
We have to remember that the Devil, our adversary, is crafty. And one of his clever tactics is making us lose our balance and making us go to extremes.
The Law Fulfilled in Christ (Matthew 5:19)
The Law Fulfilled in Christ (Matthew 5:19)
Tim considers what Jesus means in Matthew 5:19 when He says, "whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments...
The Breastplate of Righteousness (Part 2)
The Breastplate of Righteousness (Part 2)
In our battle against the Devil, one of the essential parts of the armor is the breastplate of righteousness.
What is “The Rapture?” (Eschatology 101)
What is “The Rapture?” (Eschatology 101)
A teaching that has become very widespread within mainstream Christianity is the idea of the rapture. This view is very popular, but is it biblical?
The Breastplate of Righteousness (Part 1)
The Breastplate of Righteousness (Part 1)
We are considering the Christian's call to battle, and in this message, we will start considering putting on the breastplate of righteousness. Imputed righteousness...
Do I Need a Church to Grow?
Do I Need a Church to Grow?
How important is belonging to a church for growth in the Christian life? Can a Christian grow without meeting with other believers in the church?
Responding to Others Who Take God’s Name in Vain
Responding to Others Who Take God’s Name in Vain
How should we respond when we hear others take God's Name in vain? We live in a world that for the most part...
The Devil of Extremes
The Devil of Extremes
The devil is a devil of extremes; he is constantly trying to get Christians to become too much of one thing to a degree that is biblically unbalanced.
Do You Trust God, Numbers, Money, or Preachers?
Do You Trust God, Numbers, Money, or Preachers?
When asked, every Christian will claim that they trust God, but your choices and reactions will be the truest indications of where your trust truly is. Is your trust in God a theory or a reality?
Satan’s Attacks Against Christian Assurance
Satan’s Attacks Against Christian Assurance
A believer's assurance of salvation is a particular place that Satan will often seek to attack. Our enemy wants to make us miserable, depressed, and defeated by believing lies that unsettle our confidence in Christ.