The Church of the Thessalonians “We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of…
Category: Grace for Living
Grace for everyday living. Embracing a Christ-centered faith in the midst of a self-centered culture.
Arm Yourselves
Arm Yourselves As followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, we know we will experience some degree of suffering. How do we handle it? How do we prepare for it? Well, Christ is our example in all spiritual and godly things. How did he prepare for suffering? 1Peter 4:1-2 says, “Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm…
Hereunto Were Ye Called
Hereunto Were Ye Called As this series continues, Brother Matt helps us to consider some of the trials we can expect as a part of our calling, 1Peter 2:21; and what kind of attitude and preparation we are to maintain, 1Peter 3:15.
What to Expect When You Are Called
What to Expect To be called of God… an eternal blessing! There can be no greater calling in a person’s life. But what can you expect as you pursue the manner of life you are called upon to live? Suffering. Suffering for the sake of righteousness. Did God know that before He called you? Of course…
The Trial of Your Faith
The Trial of Your Faith Suffering for the sake of righteousness has characterized the Lord’s people since the beginning of time. Scripture tells us we can expect it, and we can expect it more as evil men wax worse and worse. How do we prepare ourselves? Peter spent most of his First Epistle encouraging and instructing…
Forgiveness, Seth Kelly
Forgiveness, Seth Kelly Luke 17:3-5, “Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. And the apostles said…
Cruise Control, Michael Green, Jr
Cruise Control We can become so relaxed in our service to God that we begin to simply coast along; not growing, not pursuing. We get stuck in ‘cruise control’. Listen as Brother Michael Green not only describes such a condition, but tells us what to do to get out of it.
How is Your Relationship with God?
Relationship with God My relationship with God isn’t what it ought to be. What can I do? Recognize God as your righteous and sovereign Creator; recognize what He has done for you; develop a more consistent spirit of grateful praise. You will begin to see your purpose in Christ; you will begin to have greater discernment in your…
Responding to Man’s Injustices
Responding to Man’s Injustices Our confidence in God to overrule the injustices of man may be strong, but how do we respond to injustices when they hit us personally?
Overruling Man’s Injustices (2)
Overruling Man’s Injustices (2) “And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?” Daniel 4:35 A continuation of a message where Brother Matt…
