Devotionals
A daily word of encouragement, exhortation and edification, drawn from the Scriptures.
The Depravity Of Man
One of the foundational doctrines of Scripture is the depravity of man (Genesis 6:5). What this means is that, as a result of the fall of Adam in the garden, every single human being is now born with a sin nature (Romans 7:18) that falls short of the glory of our...
The reason for rejoicing
Luke 10.17-20 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over...
Body Building
Eph 4.16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. Getting in shape and exercise...
Marriage, The Master’s Plan
In an age of ever changing mores and methods, it is comforting to know that we Christians have an unchanging God (Malachi 3:6), Who has left us His unchanging word (Isaiah 40:8) as a guide for life (Psalm 119:105). In light of the persistent wave of attacks on...
Jesus, The Lamb Of God
This title of Jesus as "The Lamb of God" is one of the most well known, but also one that, if not properly understood, can paint an incomplete portrait of Jesus. It needs to be seen in its full light. Let me explain. The typical understanding of this title is as it...
Blessed is He Who Comes
Mark 11:7,9 Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and He sat on it. Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!'" In Mark 11, Jesus is on the last leg of...
Spiritual Growth
God’s desire for His people is that we grow spiritually. Peter directly exhorts us to “grow in the grace and in knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18) The Holy Spirit warns us about danger of arrested spiritual development (Hebrews 5:12-14). So...
The Genius of The Almighty
Isaiah 40.25,26 "To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One. Lift up your eyes on high,and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: He calleth them all by names by the greatness of His might, for that He...
Jesus is Lord of All
Acts 10.36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) Oh how I love the declaration of Jesus Christ being Lord of all in this verse. Jesus Christ is Lord of all. What does Lord of all mean? Give me the...
Such Great Redemption
If there is one word that can sum up what our texts (John 1:16,17; Ephesians 1:7) reveal this morning, it would be the word “grace”. God’s undeserved, unmerited favor through Jesus Christ is the gracious provision of God for the salvation of lost man. God’s plan of...
Draw the Line
Ezekiel 44:23 And they shall teach my people [the difference] between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean. The priests of the line of Zadok were to teach God's people that there is a difference between the holy and...
Victory In The Blood Of Jesus
The Greek word translated “overcame” in Revelation 12:11 means to conquer, prevail or get the victory. The context is one of martyrdom, for we go on to read in that verse that these saints who overcome, “loved not their lives even unto the death.” Only the gospel of...
The Strength Of The Lord
Daniel 11:32 says, “...but the people that know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.” Please read that verse again, slowly. What a word of encouragement to the people of God! This passage tells us that there is strength in knowing our God. There is...
Pressing into Jesus
Phil 3.12-14 "Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting...
Theology And Faith
What is the difference between theology, which is the study of God, and faith? Christian theology is what we know; however, theology apart from personal application of that theology is nothing more than the letter of the law. It is possible for a person to memorize...
Greater than Solomon
1 Kings 10:8 Happy [are] thy men, happy [are] these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, [and] that hear thy wisdom. When the queen of Sheba met King Solomon, her breath was taken away at the vastness of his kingdom, the splendor of his palace, and the...
The Beast Out Of The Earth
This morning we are introduced to the 3rd person of the Satanic trinity, and he is identified in Scripture as the beast that comes out of the earth, but he is most commonly known in theological circles as the false prophet. The Bible speaks of false prophets in both...
Spiritual Discipline
Proverbs 25.28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. One of the most important parts of the walk of faith is resonate discipline. A disciple is a disciplined person. In Proverbs 16.32, we read "He that is slow...
Christ IS our joy!
Luke 2.10,11 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. The shepherds were told that the good tidings...
The fruit and power of knowing God
Col 1.9-11 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being...
Choose Jesus, Choose Joy
Luke 2.10,11 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. The shepherds were told that the good tidings...
A Child is Born
Isaiah 9:2,6 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called...
Jesus: Now and Forever
Christmas is a time that primarily focuses on the birth of Christ, and His first coming. But, we can never forget that the birth of Christ and His Second Coming are inseparable doctrines of Scripture that are equal components of the gospel message. This morning, we...
Religious Affections
God created us as three-part beings of spirit, soul and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). Within each and every believer God has also placed holy affections. The love that the apostle John repeatedly writes about in his epistles is the Greek word “agape”. This word agape...
Emmanuel, God With Us
We have entered into that time of year that is known in orthodox Christendom as the advent season. The word advent means coming. Christmas is the time when Christians celebrate of the first coming of Jesus Christ into this world to die for the sin of the world, and...
Jesus Christ, our Glorious Kinsman-Redeemer
Psalm 130:7,8 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. One of the great mysteries of Scripture is that God became a man (1 Timothy 3:16) in order that He,...
The Lordship Of Jesus Christ
Strong’s concordance tells us that the Greek word “kurios”, which is translated “Lord”, means, “supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.” The Scriptures declare with utmost authority...
Profoundly Simple
There are times when our hunger and thirst for understanding God’s truth can lead us further away from the actual meaning of Scripture. For example, the lawyer in Luke 10:25 - 37 gave Jesus the correct answer about what the great commandment of the law was, but he...
Propitiation
This morning we are going to look at the theological term “propitiation” (1 John 2:2). This is one of many words we find in Scripture to describe the work that Jesus Christ was sent to accomplish on the cross. To “propitiate” means to appease, placate, or make amends...
Walking In The Light
One of the contrasts that we discover in Scripture is that which refers to light and darkness. Among the many identity statements that Scripture makes about God is that He is light, “and in Him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). God is called “The Father of lights”...
Jesus Christ, our Stronghold
Nahum 1.7 The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies. Connect the dots, beloved. The Lord being good...
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.