Jesus’ words to us when times get extremely difficult are, “Straighten Up! Lift Up Your Head!” because our redemption is that much closer (Luke 21:28). During difficult times, let us not shrink back in fear, but let’s pick up the fight even more earnestly. We must first recognize, however, where our battlefield is. Let’s always…
Sermon Series: Heaven (Part 2 of 2) If we overcome, Jesus promises to give us a new name (Revelation 2:17). But, that new name will not be about us or our overcoming. Rather, it will be: the name of God, the name of the Bride of Christ (the Church), and Jesus’ new name (Revelation 3:12)….
“I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it NOW. Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again” – Stephen Grellet (1773-1855). Under the Old Covenant, no…
Matthew 17:9-13 When Jesus said that Elijah “already came” and “is coming” (Matthew 17:11), that was dual fulfillment of prophecy. In the same way that John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus’ first coming (Matthew 17:13; 11:14), the Church exists on earth today to prepare the way for Jesus’ second coming. The Church’s calling,…
