Devotionals
A daily word of encouragement, exhortation and edification, drawn from the Scriptures.
The Healing Name of Jesus (Part 2)
Matthew 12:20,21 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. When you think of the Name of Jesus, may your thoughts of His Name be as majestic, lofty and...
The Healing Name of Jesus
Emmanuel, God with us, not against us. His Name is like a soothing, healing ointment on an infected wound.
The Evil That Lurks Within
God’s mercies are new every morning, and for that, we can be grateful. But sometimes, the beauty of the gospel shines brighter and more glorious when contrasted with the evil of sin that lurks within.
The Counsel Of God
One of the titles for Jesus is Counselor. In fact, since the comma is not in the original text, this title could read "Wonderful Counselor", and it reveals to us a part of God's nature, which is His desire and ability to counsel us. Some of the synonyms for the verb...
To Quench Or Not To Quench
The word "quench" means "to put out or extinguish; to suppress." In the New Testament, there are three passages where this word is found. The first, which is quoted from Isaiah :, reveals the Father's heart toward lost souls: "A bruised reed He will not break, and...
The Singular Purpose of Life
You are never more like Jesus than when you get pinned to a cross by others and can pray for forgiveness for the very ones who have crucified you.
The Singular Proof of God's Love
God showed His love to us by Christ’s death for us while we were still sinners. The Father sent Jesus to take away our sins in order that we might have fellowship with God.
You're in His Army Now! (Part 2)
This fallen world we live in is a battlefield, not a playground. Do not be deceived, beloved; Satan is a real devil, who has a host of demonic forces who are actively engaged to steal, kill and destroy you.
You’re in His Army Now!
Formerly we were civilians who could come and go and do as we pleased. But all that has changed. Life is no longer about pleasing myself, but pleasing my Master.
Come and Drink!
Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Christ has paid the full price for our sin. He has risen and is seated at the right hand...
Jesus Christ, The Desire of All Nations
Haggai 2:7 And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts. After the people of God returned to the work of building the temple, some of the older saints began to compare the...
Fervency of Hell
Hell is no joke. Hell and its torments are real and last forever. The rich man in hell is living proof that there is a fervency in hell for souls to be rescued from that horrible place.
Mortal Combat
Romans 8:13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. Colossians 3:5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil...
Knowing Your Enemy’s Strategy
As any good athletic coach knows, a good part of preparing for game day is done by reviewing the opponent’s past games and seeing how they attack and defend themselves. So it is in spiritual warfare; we are not to be ignorant of Satan’s wiles. You see, Satan is...
Fear Not
One hundred and sixty-three times God speaks this admonition in the Scriptures to His people - “Fear not!” Usually when the Lord says “fear not” He’s addressing someone or some particular group of people who are frightened or troubled about some particular situation....
Why Do You Do These Things?
Satan has a field day during those times when “God is silent” but the alarm is ringing! How can you and I withstand the attack and resist the temptation to take matters into our own hands?
Jesus Of Nazareth
Jesus knows what it’s like to be poor. He knows what it’s like to live in a bad section of town. He knows all about pain, crying, shame. That’s why He’s such a compassionate Lord in our lives. After all, He’s from Nazareth.
Dress Like Jesus
Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Although it is true that you cannot judge a book by its cover, how a person dresses says a lot. I may not be a...
Behaving as a Christian
Colossians 3:3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. The union between Jesus Christ and the believer is a heavenly union. Our life, our identity, our value system are now hidden with Christ in God. Since we have been raised with Christ, our...
Already, But Not Yet
Colossians 2:14-15 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it....
Recognizing the Finger of God
Recognize the fingerprint of God today. Behold Him in creation. Behold Him in His Word. Behold Him defeating every demon who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy you.
Code Red
Colossians 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. In today’s study (Colossians 2:1-10) we’re told to “Beware”, which means to be on one’s guard. Beloved,...
The Preeminent Jesus
Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. This first chapter of Colossians provides for the followers of Jesus Christ some of the most powerful...
The Grace That Gladdens The Heart
No grace, no peace; know grace, know peace.
Beware of Hypocrisy
They can lift their hands high in a church service like no other, but they can feel just as comfortable in a gutter or den of iniquity. They can talk gospel talk with Christians and trash talk the gospel and Christians when they feel they are in danger.
Be Still and Know
We live on a very noisy planet. We are constantly being bombarded with information and voices from every direction. Billboards. Facebook and Twitter. Emails and texting. Voicemail. Had enough? Be still, and know that Jesus is with you. He is our peace and strength.
Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Life Coach
Satan uses pain and setbacks to make us doubt the goodness of God. But God uses trials for our personal growth.
Jesus, The Real Commander in Chief
You may be in a storm this morning, and it seems like Jesus is fast asleep. The winds and waves of adversity are surrounding you. Your emotions are off the charts. Your mind is cluttered with thoughts of darkness and gloom. Yes, the storm may indeed be real. The pain is real. The sorrow is real. But there is One Who is The Commander in Chief. He rules over all storms and adversities.
What Does God Want?
Proverbs 23:26 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. God is the sovereign Lord and Sustainer of life. Yet, there is a part of man that God does not possess. That part is the human heart. Not the physical heart that pumps blood through your...
Careless Confession
Just because some Christians have become extremists with the “name-it/claim-it” group doesn’t mean that there isn’t a thread of truth to it. Now I’m not an advocate of “positive confession”, but I am an advocate of Biblical confession. Did you ever notice in the Book...
Purity
It is vitally important that we examine our motives for serving the Lord. We are so prone to be impressed by outward displays of zeal, but apart from a heart of love, it’s nothing but wood, hay, and stubble. Oh yes, there may be temporary results, but there certainly...
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.