Devotionals
A daily word of encouragement, exhortation and edification, drawn from the Scriptures.
‘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...
Repentance
There is no “repentance-less” salvation. In the New Testament John the Baptizer’s ministry was one of repentance. This paved the way for a person to receive Jesus as Messiah, Savior, Lord. Biblical repentance and belief in Jesus go hand in hand. Repentance and belief...
Watch!
From time to time our church sets aside a week to be devoted to prayer. When Jesus saw the apostles sleeping in the garden, He said unto them, “Watch ye and pray” (Mark 14:38). The word watch here means to give strict attention to, be cautious, active. Thus, prayer...
Spiritual Gifts And The Body Of Christ
This morning we will take a peek at the gifts of The Spirit in the body of Christ. The Corinthian church was a congregation that presented a lot of problems and challenges to the apostle Paul. Paul writes in his first letter to the Corinthians to correct errors of...
Walking In Love And For God’s Glory
This morning we conclude the section of Corinthians that deals with the subject of “Christian liberty” and the eating of meat that has been offered up to idols. While the subject of eating meat offered unto idols is not an issue in our culture, the biblical principles...
Red Alert!
There is no beautiful side of evil when you strip away the outer shell of deception. However, rarely does the god of this world dress himself up externally with obvious adornment of wickedness. The name of the game in the kingdom of darkness is deception. Satan is the...
Men of Like Passions
How important it is for us to remember this one basic truth. There is only one perfect One, and there is the rest of us.
Revelations, Thorns, and the Grace of God
2 Corinthians 12:9 And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Every child of God experiences his or her own version of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Every one of our lives is a mixture of good days, bad days, blessings,...
Get Out!
Father Abraham was given this simple command about his relationship with his pagan environment, “Get Out”. In the Book of Revelation John heard a voice from heaven addressing God’s people regarding their relationship with the whorish religious system, and the command...
At All Times
Consistency. Consistency and I do not always go together. My desire to be consistent is real, but within me I lack the ability to always be consistent in my pursuit of Christ. Is this a problem? Yes and no. You see, I am a creature that is totally dependent upon the...
Blessed Endurance
The word endurance describes the ability of the Lord that enables you to hang in there, persevere, bear trials. Endurance and Christ-like character are spiritual twins. The attribute of God that enables us to endure is love. Agape endures all things. By the way,...
Got Joy?
Psalm 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Because there was a lack of joy in their lives, the people of Israel cried out to be revived in the joy of the Lord. There is a secondary kind of joy that is common to all men. These...
Resurrection, Repentance And Regeneration
Today’s message concerns events that took place 50 days after Jesus rose from the dead. After His bodily resurrection from the dead, Jesus showed Himself alive by many infallible proofs for 40 days (Acts 1:3). He then told his disciples to wait in the city of...
Jesus, Our Living Lord
This Sunday we celebrate the day that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. He said that He would rise again. The resurrection of Jesus is what separates the Christian faith from all the religions of the world. The ‘founders’ of Islam, Hinduism, etc., have all died - and...
Our New Life In Jesus
After we are born again, we become new creatures; so new, in fact, that God likens us to newborn babies. Like a newborn baby, we step into a whole new way of living. This new life is also likened to a resurrection from the dead. The Apostle Peter tells us that walking...
It’s All Jesus
As we continue our study in 1st Peter, we find ourselves in a section that is often seen as confusing and is misunderstood (1 Peter 3:17-22). However, as we focus on what these verses declare about Jesus, the cloud of confusion lifts, and the freshness of revelation...
The God of the Prodigal
Luke 15:7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. Luke chapter 15 has been called “the gospel within the gospel.” The three illustrations of things that...
Jesus, The Good Shepherd
One of the most tender titles given to Jesus Christ is the one of Shepherd. Jesus Himself declared that He, and He alone, is “the good Shepherd”. Sadly, there are religious systems and organizations that have taken the place of Jesus in the lives of those who are...
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.