Ruth 1:1-22 Ruth’s Redeeming Romance (Series) Unbelief: We can’t run away from God’s will. Ruth 1:1-5 (1) In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab. When things are difficult and we try to play God, life goes from bad to worse. Psalm 33:11 But the plans of the…
1 John Scriptures Locked In (Series) The apostle John states the purpose in his first letter. 1 John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. John devotes an entire letter on this subject. It’s important that we not doubt our salvation and God’s promises and integrity. Consider 8 markers given to us. 1) A desire to tell others about Christ.…
Hebrews 6:4-6 Locked In (Series) Hebrews 6:4-6 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age 6 and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. We…
The book of Ruth is a beautiful and powerful story for those who wonder where God is when tragedy and disappointment attack their faith. It’s a challenging story for those who wonder where God is because His silence seems deafening. It’s a story about God’s attributes for those who have lived lives of integrity and honor but start to struggle with doubt and discouragement. It reminds us that nothing of value comes without faith. So, join us for the next…
Proverbs 25:6-7 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; 7 it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. Pride is an ugly sin with great consequences. Where or with whom do you struggle with pride? Ask the Lord to reveal to you if there is anyone that you need to repent with before moving on from…
Jesus loves all believers including those who are struggling. He wants us to experience being free in Him, through real repentance and faith. So why are so many Christians living in bondage to sin? I believe one of the main reasons is a lack of repentance. Mark 1:15 “The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!” Repentance requires humility. A willingness to…
