God dictates to the world what is sexually permissible. Not vice versa.
Progressive Christians: We must affirm & celebrate all expressions of sexuality. Biblical Christians: Show me one verse in the Bible that affirms or celebrates any expression of sex outside of one husband & one wife marriage. Show me just one verse.
Other local Bible-believing churches are not your competition or rivals. They are your family and teammates.
Buddha lived, died, stayed dead. Muhammad lived, died, stayed dead. Confucius lived, died, stayed dead. L. Ron Hubbard lived, died, stayed dead. Earthly kings lived, died, stayed dead. Jesus lived, died, rose again! There is no one like Him! He is the only One worth following!
“God allows us to experience the low points of life in order to teach us lessons that we could learn in no other way.” - C.S. Lewis
“God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.” - C.S. Lewis
Jesus is still better than anything the world has to offer.
WHEN YOU DIE IN CHRIST R.I.P MEANS REST IN PEACE, BUT IF YOU DIE IN SIN
R.I.P WILL MEAN RESERVED IN PUNISHMENT.
J.C. Ryle said, "It is worthy of remark that as soon as the blood of the great sacrifice began to flow, the great high priest began to intercede." He was referring to Jesus' first words from the cross: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do"
Find the balance between bargain and debate....
God's delays are not God's denials....
We don't need to worry, we just need to walk with the Lord...
I love that God is not on a shelf or something that is a relative of the devil but rather He is human and understand everything we go through in life. I love that we can have this relationship with Him and KNOW Him.
The fire of God can’t be damped out by the waters of man’s
persecution.
~A. W. Tozer~
It is easy to love the Lord when everything is great. What will you do when the churches are shut down and our Bibles are taken away? Will you say, “Caesar is Lord,” or “Jesus is Lord.”? Jim Rohn
Be sensitive to the plight of others. You have to know about the tragedies as well as the triumphs, the failures as well as the success. Jim Rohn
How do you build a bridge between age 12 and age 40? By remembering. Jim Rohn
One of the greatest gifts you can give to anyone is the gift of attention. Jim Rohn
The more you care, the stronger you can be. Jim Rohn
Don't operate on the heart with a hatchet. Jim Rohn
“Fascination is one step beyond interest. Interested people want to know if it works. Fascinated people want to learn how it works.” – Jim Rohn
“You have to risk going too far to discover just how far you can go.” – Jim Rohn
Charles Cosby
It's better to be satisfied with the decisions you make than to follow someone elses advice and live with regrets.
you are not given anything in this world. You must take responsibility and you must take action.
I recently read this, "God must not think much of money; the fact is there are over more than 2300 verses on money, wealth, and possessions. Jesus spoke about money in roughly 15% of his preaching and 11 out of 39 parables. He cares more than you think.
I always read how people thank the Lord for blessing them when things are good in there life. But the true blessing comes when we are faithful when things are not so good. When things was bad in JOB'S life he said blessed be the name of the Lord.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Loneliness is not the absents of people but the absents of fellowship with God...
Stop building walls and build bridges, put others first and you will have more to do than you can handle.
An employer can buy your time but they can not buy your passion, longevity, and initiative... That comes from the heart when you love what you do...
Never lose sight of the one! Jesus left the 99 for the one!
As long as there is eternity, God has time enough to reckon
with His enemies.
~Thomas Watson~
Jesus said He was the Son of God... and He is.
Jesus said that He came to heal the sick, the lame, the blind, and the mute... and He did.
Jesus said that He would sit at the right hand of the Father... and He is.
Jesus said that He will come back in the clouds for His bride, the church... and He will!
It doesn't matter how many people conjure up stuff about Jesus. The truth of the matter is found in the matter-of-factness of God's Word. Period. Even in Jesus' day, the world's system couldn't contrive anything against Him. Yes, many will continue to try to disprove Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of the world, but the facts remain. He is on the throne!
Be encouraged by your progress!
In September 2000, Microsoft launched the operating system "Windows ME" targeted for at-home PC users. Among its features was "System Restore" which allowed users to revert to an earlier setting on their computer, prior to a program installation problem or a system crash. It restored the computer to an earlier date when everything worked correctly.
Is your life falling apart around you? Do you wish for a "system restore?" Recognize that God is able to renew you and restore what you’ve lost.
In the digitally saturated world we live in, attentiveness is an utmost commodity. In January 2018, Pew Research reported that over 68% of Americans—across all demographics—used Facebook, with most users visiting at least once a day. And the evidence is showing that even as technology helps people connect digitally, it also leads to increasing signs of isolation and even depression.
Throughout my personal life and ministry, I have been moved and motivated by the deep, abiding love and mercy of God. Overall of His good works, God’s tender mercies abide, and that is what makes everything else possible.
Ray Bently
He who came in humility and shame will return in spectacular magnificence.
~John R. W. Stott~
I find it interesting that Jesus actually did not use wheat and grapes to represent his body and blood. Rather, he used bread and wine. These elements were featured in the Jewish Passover meal, which formed the basis of the Last Supper. They were not only items with deep theological meaning; bread and wine were also products made by human hands and human tools. They were the result of natural elements refined by human work
"Trials are the soil in which faith flourishes."
— T.B. Joshua
The Lord expects us to love our spouse the same way He loves us -- tenderly and with selfless understanding. We know that all of these principles clash with the world. Which will you obey -- the world or God's?
Take the time to REMEMBER where you were before you committed your life to the Lord. Remember what He has done for you, how He rescued you and provided for you.
The Christian life is about falling in love with Jesus because He first loved us. But in this distracting, busy world, it is easy to lose sight of that love. “Remember from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works” (Revelation 2:5).
An honest seeker of the truth will discover what the apostle Paul said, we are complete in Jesus, and He is the head of all the powers, philosophies, and ideas floating around. He is the ultimate fulfillment of our search for the truth.
The consequences of our sins can be redemptive, as in the story of the Prodigal Son. When the son wanted to leave, the father did not put him under lock and key nor prevent him from ruining his life in a far country. He gave him his freedom, even if it led to a pig sty!
God’s wrath is to be respected, even feared, with a healthy, smart fear. But His love is even greater, always keeping the door open for a wayward child to find a way home.
God is active even if we can’t see His activity.
God loves us too much to answer our prayers at any other time than the right time and in any other way than the right way.
There are five important factors that make you you. To help you remember them, I created a simple acrostic: SHAPE.
Spiritual gifts
Heart
Abilities
Personality
Experiences
You are the only person in the world with your unique, God-given SHAPE.
People who do not listen to God will not listen to God’s messengers.
The sin cycle is broken with one moment of surrender, of swallowed pride, and abandoning oneself to the love of God. Ray Bentley
True servants of God help others whether they themselves get anything out of it or not. Their concern is only that God be glorified and people trust Christ. Wiersbe
God will not be boxed in by any program, agenda, or formula. He has promised to deliver us (II Corinthians 1:10)—but He has not predicted how He’ll do it. Jon Courson
I would urge you not to focus on the misery of the crisis, but on the mastery of Christ. Then follow Him into battle. David Jeremiah
No one is holy by chance. If we have no memory for Jehovah’s name, then we are not likely to remember His commandments. If we do no think of Him secretly, we will not obey Him openly. Spurgeon
Jesus is the Good Shepherd, not the Good Manager. Pastors are not managers. They are under-shepherds.
It’s unfortunate to see so many pastors leave the simplicity of the gospel.
To sin but weakly is not the same as to do good. Lack of moral energy may prevent a man from enjoying himself in sin, but he is in sin nevertheless. Tozer
There will always be emotional pain when we surrender our pride, self-reliance, plans, gifts, and resources to God. Ray Bentley
One of the first steps we must take before our service can be used of God is to confess our bankruptcy and receive by faith the grace that we need for acceptable service. Wiersbe
When you find yourself more concerned about your “image” than your character and your work, you have stopped glorifying God. Wiersbe
The prayer of faith engages the heart of God, meeting God’s conditions of spiritual life and victory. Tozer
Faith adds its amen to God’s yea, and then takes its hands off, and leaves God to finish His work. Its language is, “Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in Him; and He worketh.” AB Simpson
It’s been said that the devil loves to fish in troubled waters. He loves division.
God cares more about what is going on inside of us than what we accomplish in the eyes of the world. Ray Bentley
This is Satan’s objective point in all his attacks upon you, to destroy your trust. If he can get you to lose your simple confidence in God, he knows that he will soon have you at his feet. AB Simpson
Don’t be afraid to pray when your life feels like hell. Don’t think you are too far gone, too far away, too miserable, too sinful…too anything to cry out to the Lord. From this very dark and desperate place, our prayers take on real meaning. Ray Bentley
“It is not what you feel that will save you, but what Jesus felt.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Can there be happier news for you than that the good Shepherd is always with you?” — Charles Spurgeon
“Salvation by the works of the law is a frail and broken vessel whose shipwreck is sure.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Teach the little ones the whole truth and nothing but the truth.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Without God's grace nothing will come from all our efforts.” — Charles Spurgeon
“He who is a stranger to wonder is a stranger to God.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Jesus would not have died to save us if we could have been rescued at less expense.” — Charles Spurgeon
“God gives marvelous light. Why lie in the gloom and die in anguish?” — Charles Spurgeon
"It is one of the temptations of the devil to tell you not to pray when you do not feel like praying. Pray twice as much then." — Charles Spurgeon
“Do not look to human strength, but look to the abounding mercy of God in Christ Jesus.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Faith alone can bring us to see Jesus.” —
“To believe is to give up self-reliance and to rely upon the Lord Jesus.” — Charles Spurgeon
"I cannot err when I have God's Word in my lips." — Charles Spurgeon
“We should view everything in this world by the light of redemption.” — Charles Spurgeon
“‘Eternal punishment' is a word of unspeakable terror. But it is fully covered by 'eternal redemption.'” — Charles Spurgeon
“To please God even a little is infinitely greater than to have the praise of all mankind.” — Charles Spurgeon
"Train up a child in the way he should go—but be sure you go that way yourself." — Charles Spurgeon
“Giving is true having.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The more of heaven there is in our lives, the less of earth we shall covet.” — Charles Spurgeon
“We need not fear a frowning world while we rejoice in a prayer-hearing God.” — Charles Spurgeon
“To give thanks to God is but a small return for the great benefits which he daily gives us.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The Savior bruised is the healing of bruised hearts.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Do not set your affections upon resting, moth-eaten, decaying treasures.” — Charles Spurgeon
“There is no fact which has been more fully demonstrated than this: that God hears prayers.” — Charles Spurgeon
“When death itself appears, faith points to the light of resurrection beyond the grave.” — Charles Spurgeon
“I have a great need for Christ. I have a great Christ for my need.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Who among us would wish to be deprived of trials if they are necessary for spiritual advancement?” — Charles Spurgeon
“Family prayer, Bible reading, and teaching the children; these make your house a little paradise.” — Charles Spurgeon
“A frequent hearer is likely to become a fervent believer.” — Charles Spurgeon
“We cannot too often tell someone that the only hope for salvation lies in Jesus.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Where Scripture is silent, you be silent.” — Charles Spurgeon
“All that you can possibly need is in Jesus.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The nature of the Lord Jesus should inspire us with the fullest confidence.” — Charles Spurgeon
“It is an insult to the Savior to dream that our works can save us.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Many in these days give up the substance of the gospel. May they learn better very soon!” — Charles Spurgeon
“Sound doctrine will never save a man unless he puts his trust in the Lord Jesus.” — Charles Spurgeon
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“If you have lived to bring one sinner to Christ, you have not lived in vain.” — Charles Spurgeon
“You must be saved as a sinner or not at all.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Empty-handed sinners, all that you can possibly need is in Jesus.” — Charles Spurgeon
“You cannot love Christ if you do not love truth.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Jesus invites all. We must come to him and not merely to the church.” — Charles Spurgeon
"It is a great thing for a youth to have godly parents to train his tender mind." — Charles Spurgeon
“Faith is the soul's eye by which it sees the Lord.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Do you believe in Jesus? Then dismiss your fears, you shall be saved.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Christ is not a myth or dream, but a real man, and truly God.” — Charles Spurgeon
"It is upside down to say, 'I have too much to do; I cannot pray long.'" — Charles Spurgeon
“God's pardons are absolutely free. He forgives because he chooses to forgive.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Whatever people say about you, that persecution will win you a brighter crown in glory.” — Charles Spurgeon
“God is longing to take your weakness, and use it in his own mighty hand.” — Charles Spurgeon
"My work is to preach Christ crucified, which gives men salvation." — Charles Spurgeon
“Wisdom is man's true strength.” — Charles Spurgeon
“When you feel yourself to be utterly unworthy, you have hit the truth.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Beware of light thoughts of sin.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Have patience, believer. Eternity will right the wrongs of time.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Without our God we should fear to move; but when he bids us to, it would be dangerous to tarry.” — Charles Spurgeon
“There is nothing in heaven, earth, or hell that need make you fear who trust in Jesus.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Absolute power cannot be in better hands than in those of the God of love.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The true way to handle a matter wisely is to trust in the Lord.” — Charles Spurgeon
“With all your efforts, you do not succeed because you omit to pray to God.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Sin, a little thing? It girded the Redeemer's head with thorns, and pierced his heart!” — Charles Spurgeon
“God takes more care of us than we take of ourselves.” — Charles Spurgeon
“There is nothing in this world to foster a Christian's growth, but everything to destroy it.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Communion with Christ is a certain cure for every ill.” — Charles Spurgeon
“In all other beings we see some lack, but in Christ Jesus there is all perfection.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The minister who does not pray over his work is a vain and conceited man.” — Charles Spurgeon
“If the Lord Jesus Christ can put up with you, you ought to be able to put up with anybody.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The way to do a great deal is to keep on doing a little.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The kings of the earth wear their crowns and sway their scepters with license from Jesus' throne.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Be ready to tell your children what the gospel means.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Every God fearing man should give his vote with as much devotion as he prays.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Prayer is the master-weapon. We should be greatly wise if we used it more.” — Charles Spurgeon
“God is both the rewarder and the reward of his people.” — Charles Spurgeon
“God is a sun that never sets.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The Scripture alone is… Absolute truth, Authoritative truth, Undiluted truth, Eternal truth, Everlasting truth.” — Charles Spurgeon
“If God justifies the ungodly, then, dear friend, he can justify you.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Believe that God loves you as much in seasons of trouble as times of happiness.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Nothing is small to God, for he uses insignificant agents for his purposes.” — Charles Spurgeon
“The sins you have loved in the past must be hated and forsaken.” — Charles Spurgeon
“God will never bring to mind again the sin of that man who he has pardoned.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Peace will be established only by the reign of the prince of peace.” — Charles Spurgeon
“It is proper to serve Christ. But remember, Christ did more for you.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Christ is coming soon. The early church never forgot this.” — Charles Spurgeon
“If we profess to serve Christ, he must be our Master. Do not attempt to serve two masters.” — Charles Spurgeon
“If we want revivals, we must revive our reverence for the Word of God.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Every minute that the Christian lives will be a minute of grace.” — Charles Spurgeon
“I challenge heaven and earth and hell to bring any proof that God is untrue.” — Charles Spurgeon
“There is no way of seeing God until the heart is renewed by sovereign grace.” — Charles Spurgeon
“It helps me to read the biographies of servants of Christ, such as martyrs, missionaries, and reformers.” — Charles Spurgeon
“God is near, and therefore hope is near.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Sitting at the feet of Jesus must lead to following in the footsteps of Jesus.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Look to your integrity, and the Lord will look to your prosperity.” — Charles Spurgeon
“May we reflect on the wounds of Jesus until they wound our sins to death.” — Charles Spurgeon
“In Christ, you have a fountain of joy which frost cannot freeze and heat cannot dry.” — Charles Spurgeon
"The gospel is all about Christ from beginning to end." – Charles Spurgeon
“Prayer is not an introspection, but a looking towards the hills, where our help comes from.” — Charles Spurgeon
“Repentance follows faith, and is produced by it.” — John Calvin
“The dead cannot and therefore do not repent. It is only those who have been given new life and true faith, who are united to Christ by the Spirit, who repent.” — R. Scott Clark
“Once there was a fear of hell in you; there is no hell for you now.” — Charles Spurgeon
“We’re not doubting that God will do the best for us; we’re wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.” - C.S. Lewis
“If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” - C.S. Lewis
“If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” - C.S. Lewis
“The door on which we have been knocking all our lives will open at last.” - C.S. Lewis
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