Archive for June 2007

To Be A Soldier For Christ

Matthew 8: 5-17 Gn 18:1-15 / Lk 1:46-55 Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. For I too am a person subject to authority, with soldiers subject to me. (Matthew 8:8-9) What does it take to be Christ’s soldier? Intelligence? [...]

The Keys to the Kingdom

Matthew 16:13-19 Acts 12:1-11 / Ps 34:2-9 / 2 Tm 4:6-8.17-18 I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. (Matthew 16:19) Thank God for the opportunity Of being stewards for His [...]

Only by God’s Will

Matthew 7: 21-29 Gn 16:1-12.15-16 / Ps 106:1-5 Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. (Matthew 7:24) Nothing to fear in evil’s wake, God’s Word is my firm foundation; No rains or flood, or winds can break My [...]

False Prophets

Matthew 7:15-20 Gn 15:1-12.17-18 / Ps 105 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. (Matthew 7:15) They’ll excite your curiosity, Beware how they pervert the truth; Their creed harks on prosperity, You’ll recognize them by their fruit. So how do we recognize these false prophets? Jesus [...]

Pearls for the Deserving

Matthew 7: 6, 12-14 Gn 13:2.5-18 / Ps 15:2-5 Do not give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls before swine… (Matthew 7:6) The Word of God’s not for all men Who think life in this world’s enough. We know our way to heaven when The road is narrow, steep and rough. Jesus [...]

Based on the Merits

Matthew 7: 1-5 Gn 12:1-9 / Ps 33:12-13,18-19,20,22 Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, & the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. (Matthew 7:1-2) In judging, give the credit due, The weak deserves some merit too. The less of [...]