Colossians 2:11-15, “In Him also you were circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, but in a [spiritual] circumcision [performed by] Christ by stripping off the body of the flesh (the whole corrupt, carnal nature with its passions and lusts). [Thus you were circumcised when] you were buried with Him in [your] baptism, in which you…
“SEVEN WINNING RESPONSES TO SATAN’S CHALLENGES”
Psalm 56: 1-13, “Be merciful and gracious to me, O God, for man would trample me or devour me; all the day long the adversary oppresses me. They that lie in wait for me would swallow me up or trample me all day long, for they are many who fight against me, O Most High! What time I am afraid, I will have…
“5 POWERFUL PRAYERS”
THE COMMANDER OF THE MORNING PRAYER: Father God, in the name of Jesus, I rise early to declare your Lordship! I get under the covering and anointing of the early riser. I come in agreement with the Heavens to declare Your Glory! O God, let my prayers meet You this morning. I command the morning…
“HOW TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE?”
PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS: Regular and systematic reading of the Bible is essential for Christian growth. Spiritual success for both an individual and a church can come only through Bible study and mediation. A greater use and deeper understanding of the Word of God by believers is essential to a living dynamic church. D.L. Moody said, “I…
“LEARNING THE ART OF PRIORITY”
Luke 10:38-42, “Now while they were on their way, it occurred that Jesus entered a certain village, and a woman named Martha received and welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was listening to His teaching. But Martha [overly occupied and too busy] was distracted with…
“THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT”
Genesis 12:1-3, “Now [in Haran] the Lord said to Abram, Go for yourself [for your own advantage] away from your country, from your relatives and your father’s house, to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you [with abundant increase of favors]…
Today’s Chef Special: “THE NOAHIC COVENANT”
Genesis 9:1-17, And God pronounced a blessing upon Noah and his sons and said to them, Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. And the fear of you and the dread and terror of you shall be upon every beast of the land, every bird of the air, all that creeps upon the ground, and upon all…
Today’s Chef Special: “WHEN GOD BREAKS THE NORM!”
Joshua 10:1-14, “When Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had taken Ai and had utterly destroyed it, doing to Jericho and its king as he had done to Ai and its king, and how the residents of Gibeon had made peace with Israel and were among them, He feared greatly, because Gibeon was a great…
Today’s Chef Special: “COVENANT”
(Heb. berith) – Strong’s #1285 Generally, the word ‘covenant‘ refers to an agreement between two or more parties. The term often refers to God’s self-imposed obligation to reconcile fallen humanity to Himself. God’s redemptive plans throughout history promise salvation and blessing to those who obediently serve Him. God made several covenants with His people in…
Today’s Chef Special: “THE BEAUTY OF GOD’S GIFTS”
James 1:17, “Every good gift and every perfect (free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all [that gives] light, in [the shining of] Whom there can be no variation [rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [as in an eclipse].” (AMPC) (Gk. dosis agathe) – Strong’s…
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