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"thoughts Of Suicide"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 12, 2019

This is suicide prevention week. This message is to give you help if you have thoughts of suicide and ways you can help others who may have those thoughts.

“Thoughts of Suicide” September 15, 2019 Judges 9:50-55 “Abimelek went to Thebez and besieged it and captured it. Inside the city, however, was a strong tower, to which all the men and women—all the people of the city—had fled. They had locked themselves in and climbed up on the tower roof. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:50-55, 2 Samuel 17:23

Denomination: Holiness

"Jesus’ Great(16) Grandmother, Rahab”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 6, 2019

What we learn from Jesus' grandmother that will help us today

“Jesus’ Grandmother, Rahab” September 8, 2019 Joshua 2:1-21 Jesus had quite a colorful grandmother or great, great (add 30 greats) grandmother. This week in my morning devotions I read about Rahab, again. I have read her story dozens of times - but this time it struck me like never before. It ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

The Ephesian Example

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 22, 2019

How to live the Christian life

“The Ephesian Example” August 25, 2019 Ephesians 5:1-5 “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16

Denomination: Holiness

"the Dash Between The Dates"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 19, 2019

Life is lived in the dash between the dates on our tombstone.

“The Dash Between the Dates” August 18, 2019 Ephesians 5:5-20 “For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:5-20, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Holiness

"the Holy Nature Of God"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 11, 2019

God is Holy. All He does must be viewed from that perspective.

“The Nature of God” August 11, 2019 1 Peter 1:3-9; 13-16 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Holiness

Gettysburg Vacation 2019

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 25, 2019

Lessons I learned on my vacation

Gettysburg Vacation, 2019 July 21, 2019 Judges six It is good to be back home. I had one of the best vacations ever. I won’t say best because that one the whole family spent on the beach that one year still has first place – but this was great! Spending a week with my cousin, Dave and my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21, Judges 1:1-36, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Holiness

Intimacy With God: Our Souls' Desperate Need

Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 15, 2019

The route to the experience of the presence of God is earnest desire to seek Him. God will not draw near to us if we have no thirst and hunger for His fellowship.

INTIMACY WITH GOD: OUR SOULS’ DESPERATE NEED Psalms 42:1 “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God” In these days of abysmal disconnect from God, the most fitting inspirational counsel is “Draw nigh to God” James 4:8. Our hearts are prone to wander away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1

Denomination: Holiness

Studying For Divine Approval

Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 5, 2019

The apostolic charge to every preacher and teacher of the word is "study". Our ministry will lack the substance of divine approval and saving, sanctifying power without the diligent study of the Word of God on daily basis.

STUDYING FOR DIVINE APPROVAL 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” Paul was Timothy’s mentor, pastor and leader. He understood perfectly Timothy’s shortcomings as a young pastor under his tutelage. To ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Holiness

Faith’s Response To The Word For Optimal Profit

Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 2, 2019

To profit from the Word requires an action of faith. Reading, hearing and receiving the Word passively and superficially is of no profit to a person.

FAITH’S RESPONSE TO THE WORD FOR OPTIMAL PROFIT Hebrews 4:2 “For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it” “The Word preached did not profit them…” What a fearful declaration! From the text ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2

Denomination: Holiness

"The Mystery Of His Will”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 22, 2019

There are three astonishing things I was reminded of this week

“The Mystery of His Will” June 23, 2019 Ephesians 1:1-14 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

"Some Finial Reminders”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 26, 2019

Four Things Paul reminds the Church of

“Some Finial Reminders” May 26, 2019 1 Corinthians 15 Last week I was finishing up the book of 1st Corinthians in my daily devotions. It is a good book to study. It deals with a lot of basic theology and elementary spiritual principles and guidelines. Paul concludes his letter to this immature ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

A New Day Dawning

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2019

It was dark days from Good Friday to Easter - but a new day dawns

“A New Day Dawning” April 28, 2019 Acts 1:1-14 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14, Matthew 26:1-35

Denomination: Holiness

Have You Made Your Mind Up ?

Contributed by Travis Leib on Apr 21, 2019

A rumor of a risen savior, and an empty tomb was not enough to convince.

Recently, the news has been captivated with the burning of the Notre Dame Cathedral. There are thousands that are grieving the loss of many artifacts and history telling items. The cathedral was a celebrated icon, for what it contained inside, which is now lost. The greatest medieval cathedral ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Holiness

Finding God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 22, 2019

Loving God with all our heart

“Finding God” Jeremiah 29:11-13 “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. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:11-13, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Holiness

The Prelude To Success

Contributed by Travis Leib on Sep 30, 2018

An example of a prayer

The Book of Nehemiah, gives us the rebuilding of the wall. This was a great undertaking, during a time of much opposition. So much in fact, the workers kept a weapon in hand while working. However, that's the rest of the story. And we know it was successful. It wasn't successful, due to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Holiness