Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV), “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” INTRODUCTION Two types of people: Those who live ABOVE their circumstances and those who live UNDER their circumstances […]
War and Peace. “In the war of right and wrong, we can’t afford to be neutral.” Chapter 3 was the backdrop setting the scene for Chapter 4 – The wisdom of the WORLD & the wisdom of the WORD James 4:1-12 (NIV) – 1“What causes fights and quarrels among […]
Last week we spoke about wisdom of the World = Earthly – Secular / Unspiritual – Sensual / Demonic. The Wisdom of the WORD. “Great is Wisdom; infinite is the value of wisdom. It cannot be exaggerated it is the Highest achievement of man.” – Carlyle (The message of Proverbs […]
Introduction There is a need for urgency and efficiency in our day just as in the days of Noah as he built the ark with a sense of urgency and commitment. It was meant to preserve and save lives and so are we. How devoted will you have been to […]
WISDOM of the World. “It is frightening to consider how little wisdom governs the world.” James 3:13-16 (NIV) – *13“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you harbour bitter […]
WISDOM “Great is the number of those who might attain true wisdom if they did not already think themselves wise.” – Eliza Cook (The greatest ability is TEACHABILITY) James 3:13-18 (NIV) – 13“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done […]
“The Holy Spirit is giving out gifts of God, that belongs to man.” Acts 1:8 (NIV) – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” […]
Other supporting scriptures: John 2:13 – 15, Luke 19:10, John 6: 29, 2 Cor. 12:7 – 9, Matt. 16:26 If you don’t believe in MIRACLES, perhaps you’ve forgotten YOU ARE ONE. Introduction In our text we are introduced to a Nobleman. A man of Royalty, Rank, Position and Status. We […]
The Bible is a personal letter from God to us!! Last two weeks we spoke about: #20-Speech can be controlled (Bridle & Rudder) #21 – Contentious speech can be destructive (Like fire & poison) Conflicting* Speech can be Deceptive. (Teenstrydig – Not compatible) “Before the tongue can speak it […]
“Resting on yesterday’s victories is simply flirting with tomorrow’s failures.” 2 Samuel 11:1 – “In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in […]