Devotionals
A daily word of encouragement, exhortation and edification, drawn from the Scriptures.
Steadfast, Unmovable!
Paul uses the doctrine of the resurrection of the body to motivate the body of Christ to be steadfast, unmovable and abounding in the work of The Lord (1 Corinthians 15:50-58). Being devoted to The Lordship of Jesus Christ in a fallen world is not an easy thing. There...
The Nature Of The Resurrection
This morning’s study will focus on the nature of the resurrection of the body (1 Corinthians 15:35-49). In Paul's time there was a lot of confusion surrounding the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. There were those who were asking the question, “How are the...
Victory in Jesus
1 John 5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. One of the Apostle John’s favorite phrases is “born of God”. That phrase of course speaks of the new birth. Jesus...
The Love Of God In Christ Jesus
The revelation of the love of God towards us through Jesus Christ is a promise that is given to sustain us through the deepest and darkest times of our lives. The book of Revelation talks about this present age as the time of former things that will pass away...
The Revelation Of Jesus The Christ
The gospel of Jesus Christ is a revelation message. It is not a message of human origin. It is not a message that can be understood by the natural man. It's origin and reception is via the revelation of God. When the apostle Peter answered Jesus' question, 'Whom do...
Trust & Obey- A Rock Solid Life
The life of faith is a life of trust and obedience to God. The Christian faith is not some kind of 'magic' that makes bad things disappear and good things appear. It is a life of obedience to God's Word. Our Great Shepherd Jesus said, 'Therefore whosoever heareth...
A Second Chance… A Great Revival
Jonah 3:1 And the word of The LORD came unto Jonah the second time… Jonah 3:3-5 So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, … and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown. So the people of Nineveh believed God… After getting tossed on to the shores of Nineveh,...
The Gospel Of Reconciliation And Restoration
Today we will end our study of the prison epistles of Paul, with the most personal of all, this letter to a man by the name of Philemon. Philemon was a Christian man who used his home as a place for followers of Jesus to come and fellowship with one another. Philemon...
Put On The Whole Armor Of God
We conclude our study of Ephesians with an exhortation regarding the reality of spiritual warfare and the need to put on the whole armor of God. The Christian life is anything but passive. We see analogies of it being likened to a race, a wrestling match and a fight...
From Rebellion to Repentance
Jonah 2:1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly, Last week we read about Jonah, the rebellious and reluctant prophet. This morning we read about Jonah, the remorseful and repentant prophet. After the whale swallowed up Jonah, we learn that he...
Waiting on God
Psalm 27:14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Waiting on God in the biblical meaning of the word is contrary to human nature. It flies in the face of the natural man. To be sure, waiting on God is not...
A Word about Wisdom
James 3:13-18 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom descendeth...
This I Say Therefore
Now that we are in Christ, we can no longer look back at the ‘good old days’ of our unredeemed past.
The Resurrection Of The Body
The inspired writer to the Hebrews tells us that one of the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith is the resurrection of the body (Hebrews 6:1-3). Paul wrote to the Corinthians about this important doctrine of faith which was being questioned by some (1...
Jesus Christ, Prince Of Peace And Chief Cornerstone
In our study this morning, we are introduced to two of the beloved titles of The Lord Jesus Christ. In verses 14 through 22, Jesus Christ is revealed as The Prince of Peace and Chief Cornerstone of His church. In a world that is filled with chaos and turmoil, Jesus...
Grafted Into The Body
In our study this morning, we enter into a section of Scripture regarding the mystery body of Christ, composed of Jews and Gentiles in Messiah Jesus. By comparing Scripture with Scripture, we learn that God gave to the nation of Israel the adoption and the glory and...
Watch And Pray
In answer to the disciples' questions about signs of the destruction of the Temple (which was fulfilled in 70 AD), and the end of the world, we have what is known as a near and far prophecy. This meditation is not about those prophecies as much as it is an exhortation...
‘For God So Loved’
Today we turn to one of the most loved and oft quoted passages of Scriptures in the entire Word of God, John 3:16. This is the passage of Scripture that the guy with the 5 colors of hair has draped around his neck in the end zone of the nationally televised football...
They Forgot What He Said
Why is it that we tend to remember the things that we should forget, but forget the things that we should remember? For three days after His death and burial, the disciples of Jesus were confounded, confused, discouraged, and depressed. As far as they were concerned,...
The Fragrance Of Victory
Despite the opposition from those who reject the truth of the gospel or the contrary circumstances going on in the life of the follower of Jesus, we learn today that in Christ, our lives are the very fragrance of His victory. The Christian life is not an easy one....
Biblical Salvation
Biblical salvation is God's work from start to finish. It is a gift from God, not of works lest any man should boast (Ephesians 2:8-9). Our reading from Corinthians this morning shatters any works-based or ritual-based redemption (1 Corinthians 1:29-31). If there was...
Paul’s Defense And God’s Promises
In 2 Corinthians 1:12-24 we read the beginning of Paul's defense against those who questioned his character and ministry. Due to changes in his travel plans, there were individuals (whom Paul later called, “false brethren” – 2 Corinthians 11:26) who began to poison...
Remember, Repent, Return
This morning I am teaching what I believe to be a much-needed word in season from the Risen Lord of Glory, Jesus Christ. We will be looking at the message that Jesus sent to the church at Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7). This is the church that Paul founded, by the grace...
Communion Meditation
Salvation is the gift of God. Although the word ‘gift’ means that it is offered freely, it should never be interpreted as being cheap. We were bought with a huge price, namely, the Lamb of God Himself. Jesus made it very clear to the woman at the well that salvation...
The Well Of Bethlehem
In 1 Chronicles 11 the story is told of the time when David was in the cave of Adullam, and the Philistine garrison was stationed in Bethlehem. While in that situation of conflict, David longed for a drink of water from the well of Bethlehem. Among the numerous...
Temptation … Whom Will I Please?
Temptation is something that each of us faces. It has been around since Adam & Eve’s encounter with the serpent in the Garden of Eden. Paul writes that every temptation is common to man. It’s important to realize that temptation in and of itself is not sin....
Running To Win
Oftentimes you will hear a sports broadcaster say, “He (or she) has their game face on.” In other words, they mean business. They are into the game, the event, the series. Nothing else matters but one thing – to win the prize. You and I are in a race. Our Prize? The...
Behold Your God!
You are distraught, frustrated. You are at the proverbial end of your rope. The outlook is not promising. Everything seems stacked against you. Is this you today? Precious child of God, behold your God! How successful the devil is during life’s potholes to convince us...
Unconditional Surrender
Do you serve Christ conditionally? That, in essence, was the argument that Satan had lodged against Job. In other words, Satan’s viewpoint was, “Why wouldn’t Job serve You, Jehovah? Look at his family, his financial abundance, his health. Of course he serves You, but...
Lay Up His Words In Your Heart
Our title is taken from Job 22:22, which reads, “Receive, please, instruction from His mouth, and lay up His words in your heart.” Words are extremely powerful. Where do words go? Into our hearts. How vital it is for us to be guided by the Word of God because there...
Honesty Or Hypocrisy?
The word hypocrisy means basically to pretend or to play a part; it is acting something out. In ancient days it meant to put on a mask so as to appear differently to others. The sin of Ananias and Sapphira was hypocrisy (Acts 5:1-3). Outwardly they wanted to appear as...
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.