Sermons

Our example in suffering is the Lord Jesus. And so we glorify him in our suffering when we behave the way he behaved. This is what Peter wrote in 1 Peter 4:12. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to test you as though some strange thing happened unto you. But rejoice …

1 Peter 4:12: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be …

Peter is saying expect to suffer unjustly. But don't get bitter and don't get critical, just be faithful and just remember above everything else that your Savior is reigning from the throne of glory.  1 Peter 3:18-22 is recognized by many Bible students and scholars as one of the most difficult …

Before we read 1 Peter 3:13-17, let's pause to pray. Thank you, Father, that we have been forgiven through Christ. Thank you that He died for us, that He lives for us, one day He will come for us. And now, Father, many of Your people are suffering, they're in trial and difficulty, and I pray that …

If you are in the furnaces of life, don't look for reasons. Don't look for explanations. Look for deepening relationships to your Lord. That is what really counts. Well, there are many things about the Christian life that we just cannot explain. I can't explain why God does what He does, why He …

Remember, when God puts you into the furnace, He has purposes in mind, and He always keeps His eye on the clock and His hand on the thermostat. He knows how long we can take it, and He knows how much we can take, and He works out His purposes. Let's talk to our Father now. Gracious Father in …

Now my friend, the Word of God will keep you from yielding to temptation. Now we have time for so many things, but do you take time for the Word of God? Thank you for opening your Bible to James 1 as we consider the fourth barrier that God has erected to keep us off of the path of sin. Now James …

My friend, you're going to get hooked on the devil's bait if you forget the goodness of God.  We're looking together at James 1 and we're discovering the four barriers that God has erected to keep you from sinning. The first barrier that we discovered is in James 1:13-16; it's the barrier of God's …

He does not permit you to be tempted above that you're able. In other words, when temptation comes, and we say, "God, you know all about this, you have permitted it, you are controlling it, and somewhere there is a way of escape." I'd like to chat with you this week on a subject that I think is …

You know, it's a wonderful thing to be able to say, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. He died actually, he died confidently, and he died willingly.  We come now to the sixth word from the cross found in John 19:30. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: …