In today’s message, only one verse will be dealt with but, there is such rich information in this verse that I had to do it on its own. Colossians 1:9 (ESV Strong’s Bible) 9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled […]
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Living a Life Worthy of The Lord – Part 1- The Living Hope of Christians
Colossians 1:1-8 (ESV Strong’s Bible) 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. Here Paul is simply indicating that He and Timothy were together at the same place when […]
My Prayers are not Answered! Why?
Isaiah 59:1-2 (ESV Strong’s Bible) 1 Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear; The word shortened is a Hebrew word called “qasar”, a verb which means to shorten or to become impatient. It has a sense of holding back. The word save is a […]
Don’t just listen to the Word of God, Do it!! – Part 2
3- Obeying the word of Truth In part 1 of this message we discussed how to remove obstacles that prevent us from hearing and recieving the word of Truth. We said that we must be quick to hear the word, by being slow to speak or slow to preach the word, and also being slow to […]
Don’t just listen to the Word of God, Do it!! – Part 1
James 1:16-27 (ESV Strong’s Bible) 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. 18 Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of […]
John 16:25-33 – Jesus has overcome the world
John 16:25-33 (ESV Strong’s Bible) 25 “I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. Jesus said “I have said these things to you” at the beginning of chapter […]
John 16:16 -24 – Your sorrow will turn into Joy
John 16:16-24 (ESV Strong’s Bible) 16 “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me.” Jesus since chapter 15:18 until 16:16, has been telling His disciples that they will face persecutions for their faith. He is been preparing them and telling them to expect […]
True Repentance. Am I a Good Person test
Repentance is saying God I am a sinner and I have sinned against you. I am sorry that I have sinned and I promise not to sin again. Then, You have to live a lifestyle that proves that you truly meant it, when you said you will not sin again. Repentance is a 180 degrees […]
John 16:12-15 – The Work of the Holy Spirit Part 2
John 16:12-15 (ESV Strong’s Bible) 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. Jesus after telling his disciples about the Holy Spirit who is the helper and what the helper will come and do, He then tells them that there are so many things that he wanted […]
John 16:7-11 – The Work of the Holy Spirit Part 1
John 16:7-11 (ESV Strong’s Bible) 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. Jesus had just told his disciples that instead of asking […]