Do you question if the kingdom of God will ever come? Are you looking forward to that day with joy? Or, trepidation? Have you ever wondered how long ago it was predicted the kingdom will come to fruition? As we have heard many times, God works on His time, not ours. His patience can appearContinue reading “Everlasting Kingdom”
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King Forever
Do you want to be a part of something that will last forever? Would you like to live in a place that cannot be destroyed? How would that affect your anxiety and fear? Do you know that such a place exists? We all look for security—financial, relationship, job, and more. Security in those may beContinue reading “King Forever”
Poor or Rich
Do you ever ask rhetorical questions? Have you used questions to make a statement? Have you heard a teacher or someone you work with use questions this way? We see these methods of questioning used in today’s passage very effectively. James knows the answer to the questions he is asking. He also knows his audienceContinue reading “Poor or Rich”
Heed the Warning
What will your inheritance be? Will you inherit from multiple people? Do you have a rich aunt or uncle you hope will leave you an inheritance? Do you know you have an inheritance that is much better than any earthly inheritance? We often joke about hoping there is a long-lost relative that leaves us aContinue reading “Heed the Warning”
Revealed to Children
Do you ever wonder how God goes about distributing knowledge? Do you ask Him to provide you with wisdom? Are you continuing to wait? Have you been wondering when you might receive it? Have you relegated yourself to being a child? You may wonder why I asked that last question. Have you read the wordsContinue reading “Revealed to Children”
Good Seed
If you read yesterday’s message, you may still be in disagreement regarding the kingdom of Heaven being among us. Today, we will continue to expound on this subject as we look at another parable Jesus taught. In today’s passage, we see Jesus speaking of a landowner sowing his field. He has used good seed toContinue reading “Good Seed”
True Love
We have heard the statement, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” If that is true, how much are your actions worth? No, not the job you get paid for, but the actions you take without an expectation of payment. Our human nature is to look to gain something for doing something for someone else.Continue reading “True Love”
Fasting For God
What are your thoughts about fasting? Do you think it’s really a bunch of hogwash? Are you sitting there thinking there is nothing to be gained by it? Do you fret having to fast for medical appointments? Have you ever thought God will reward you for fasting? We have likely seen diets that include fasting.Continue reading “Fasting For God”
Breaking Our Chains
We all find we are shackled by one thing or another. Our chains may be physical, but it is far more likely they are mental, emotional, or spiritual. God has the power to break those chains, regardless of what they are. So, how do we go about convincing God to break them? Our first stepContinue reading “Breaking Our Chains”
Spies Among Us
Have you ever been spied upon? Has someone infiltrated your workplace or your group of friends to gather information for someone else? How did you feel? How do you think you might feel if it happened to you? I’m sure most of us have watched a movie that involved someone spying on someone else. Usually,Continue reading “Spies Among Us”
Marty Pressey 