Devotionals
A daily word of encouragement, exhortation and edification, drawn from the Scriptures.
Persevering under pressure
As Jude gets into the meat of his epistle, he addresses the saints to contend for the faith once delivered unto them by God (Jude 3). This communicates to us the need for us to be on the offense in the realm of spiritual warfare (1 Timothy 6:12). Scripture is clear in...
The High Calling of God
We learn in our study of the book of Jude that the Christian life is a calling (Jude 1). Once a person has responded to the gospel call of God unto salvation, that is, to repent and believe in Jesus Christ (Mark 1:15; Acts 2:37,38), they are regenerated by the Spirit...
Redeemed!
One of the most wonderful themes in Scripture is the theme of redemption. The term “redeem” conveys the idea of deliverance or ransom. Biblical redemption has a cost, and Scripture declares that the price of man’s redemption is the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ (1...
Contending for the Faith
Jude purposed to write to the saints about the salvation that we all hold in common, but was led by The Holy Spirit to exhort the believers to earnestly contend for the faith once delivered unto the saints (Jude 3). The word “contend” suggests the idea of a conflict...
The Atonement
In the Scripture The Lord’s Supper, which is most commonly known as “communion” (1 Corinthians 10:16), was observed by those who had repented of their sin and trusted in the full pardon for sin that has been provided for mankind in and through the Person and work of...
When Not to Show Hospitality
Jesus Christ and Belial have nothing in common (2 Corinthians 6:15). Neither does the doctrine of Christ (2 John 9) have anything in common with the doctrines of devils (1 Timothy 4:1). Thus, when John wrote this epistle to the church, "Whoever transgresses and does...
Whom say ye that I am?
Matthew 16.13-17 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. He saith...
Poor in Spirit
Matthew 5.3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The beatitudes describe the character of the kind of people who belong to Jesus Christ. These beatitude descriptions transcend denominational lines. They describe the person who is...
The Answer to Life's Mysteries
Job 38.1-3 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: Who is this who darkens counsel By words without knowledge? Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me. The questions God had for Job were simply unanswerable and...
Subjects of vanity
Romans 8.20,21 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God....
Strength in Weakness
Exodus 4.10-12 And Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. And the Lord said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or...
Twin towers of correction: Grace and Love
1 Corinthians 16.23, 24 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. Paul needed to say some very hard things to the church at Corinth. They were carnal, out of order, and divided. Some had even preferred the preaching...
The mysteries of this present life
Ecclesiastes 9.14 There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just men, unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked men, to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also is...
Jesus, The Son Of God
Imagine sitting in the congregation in Thyatira and hearing the pastor say, “I have a letter from the risen Lord Jesus, the Son of God.” I would fully expect that each person in that room would be sitting on the proverbial “edge of their seats”! These are the words of...
The Power of Faith and Hope in God
Job 19.25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. Job is reeling under the pain of suffering. Neither he nor his friends have any...
Christ Is The Gospel
When we come to The Lord’s Supper we are reminded that Jesus simply said, “...do this in remembrance of Me.” (Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:24,25). In the elements of the bread and the cup, we find symbols of the broken body and shed blood of The Lord Jesus on Mount...
The God-fearing Mother
Ladies, on this Mother’s Day of 2020, we want to honor you and thank you for your tireless devotion to your family, and your holy devotion to Jesus Christ.
Our Plenteous Redeemer
Exodus 8.23 And I will put a division between my people and thy people: to morrow shall this sign be. Jehovah spoke those words to Pharaoh, ruler of Egypt. The Pharoah's were considered to be gods incarnate. But Pharoah's and every other person who thinks they are...
“Who Is This King Of Glory?”
This title comes from the question asked in Psalm 24:8,10. In our study this morning we see a description of the King of glory, the Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:13-16). This description of Jesus in His glorified body is a revelation of Who He is presently. One of...
The deception of the flesh
2 Kings 12.17,18 Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem. And Jehoash king of Judah took all the hallowed things that Jehoshaphat, and Jehoram, and Ahaziah, his fathers, kings of Judah, had...
Separated or Snared?
Exodus 23.32,33 Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods. They shall not dwell in thy land, lest they make thee sin against me: for if thou serve their gods, it will surely be a snare unto thee. The principles of God are timeless. Though there may...
Sent from God
John 1.6-8 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. John the Baptist had a unique place in...
I'm Yours!
Exodus 21.2-6 If you buy a Hebrew servant, he shall serve six years; and in the seventh he shall go out free and pay nothing. If he comes in by himself, he shall go out by himself; if he comes in married, then his wife shall go out with him. If his master has given...
The God of Today
Exodus 14.14,15 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. The Lord shall fight for you, and ye...
Carried On Eagles Wings
Exodus 19.4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. God uses the most beautiful language to describe how He redeems His people. Here, He tells the nation of Israel that He bore them on eagles' wings. It...
The Joy of Fellowship with Christ
1 Corinthians 1.9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. The Father has designed that our fellowship with The Lord Jesus is to be a loving one. A love that is humble, gracious, fulfilling and fully submitted to...
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus
“…without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.” Hebrews 9:22 Our meditation title today is taken from an old hymn that reminds us that the only thing that can wash away our sins is the blood of Jesus Christ. God has decreed that blood makes...
The Big Picture
“For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not...
Appreciating One Another
“Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord”. Romans 12:10-11 As a Church we are seen by God, not only as His children personally, but also as a...
How do you spell success?
Joshua 1.8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good...
Loved of The Father
John 16.27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. Jesus spoke these words to His 11 disciples just hours before He would be tried, lashed and crucified. He wanted them to know that in spite of what...
About Me
I am the Lead Pastor of Koinonia Fellowship, a husband, father and grandfather. I also serve on the worship team as one of the drummers.