This message explores the often-overlooked command of Christ to not only believe but to obey everything He taught, emphasizing that Jesus lived as a man who depended fully on the Father through prayer, humility, and obedience. Drawing from the account of Jesus walking on water and Peter stepping out in faith, the message reveals…
3. Ignore the claims of the flesh. Romans 8:12 “Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.” “The flesh” is a fighter and will never abdicate the throne of its own will nor will it ever renounce its claim upon the believer’s life. We owe “the flesh” nothing:…
This message explores Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing the vital distinction between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. Jesus commanded His followers not merely to teach His words, but to live them out, demonstrating obedience before instructing others (Matthew 28:20; Acts 1:1). Through the example of John the Baptist (Matthew…
THE CONQUEST OF THE OLD NATURE God gives us very clear and definite instructions regarding our part in the dethronement of this usurper self and the enthronement of Christ as sole Possessor and only Ruler over His inheritance in us. We Must Condemn the FleshGod condemns the flesh as altogether sinful (Romans 8:3); He…
The up and down line in the diagram is photographic. It is almost cruelly self-revealing. It visualizes the average church member. It is like a costly picture cheaply framed or an exquisite garment illy fitted. One look tells you that something is wrong, and no matter how often you look, it never seems right….
THE CONQUEST OF THE ENEMY In Ephesians 6:10-18 our Captain tells us that the power to stand against the enemy depends upon our position and upon our protection. Ephesians 6:10-11 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye…