And we see here at the end of Ephesians 4:1 that this is what we were called to. This word calling is a controversial word in many Christian circles. There are reasons for this which I do not have nearly enough time to get into this morning. But at the risk of oversimplification, le...
Well, that is what Paul tells us in the last part of Ephesians 4:29. He gives us here the reason we should not speak what is corrupt, but speak only what is good. And that reason is for edification. We should speak this way, at the end of Ephesians 4:29,for necessary edification,...
4 5 Next MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX TEXT:Ephesians 6:5-6;Daniel 6:20;Jeremiah 29:5-7;1 Corinthians 5:9-11 Customize this sermon A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday, it’s Labor Day, & in the opinion of some, it is the mo...
When we are overworked and overstressed, it is easier for us to get angry about silly things. When we don’t give ourselves margin in life, we find it easier to be short and rash with our kids. We often expect a lot from our kids, and discipline and expectation can sometimes come out...
"4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ..." (Ephesians 1:4-5)What we chosen for is:1. To be holy and blameless in his sight, AND 2. To be...
My kids. And like any superhero who has a weakness, indeed, my kryptonite would be them. Fear for their safety has at times brought me to my knees. Honestly, left unattended, it’s crippled me. And when they bicker, oh, I can go dark. And loud in a bad way. But they can ...
I am the rock in a crisis. I trust in God. I turn my burdens over to him.Philippians 4:6 (NKJV)e anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
Then I began to weep bitterly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll and read it.” (Revelation 5.2-4) Thankfully the story doesn’t end there! John continues to write . . Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David’s throne, has won the victory. He ...
we give thanks,for your name is near. Werecount your wondrous deeds. 2“At the set time that I appoint I will judge with equity. 3When the earth totters, and all its inhabitants, it is I who keep steady its pillars.Selah 4I say to the boastful, ‘Do not boast,’ ...
2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1...