Remaining in the Vine (John 15:8-10; 16-17)

   Five times in His teaching on the vine and the branches (John 15:1-7), the Lord Jesus said, “Abide in Me.” He was making clear what is our

Fleeing Sexual Impurity (1 Cor. 6:18-20)

    Fellowship with God is crippled by sexual sin. Willful violation of the Lord’s commands shuts the door on Him, and only when we cry out in

 Crying out to God is the spontaneous response to an urgent need. It differs from typical prayer, which involves periods of worship, petitioning, and intercession; this distraught call focuses

   The Christian life is not an event. It is a process—a journey with a purpose. Because God desires that all of His children be conformed to the likeness of His Son, we should be growing,

Biblical Fasting vs Our Spiritual Lives (Matthew 13: 1-23)

   In the parable of the sewer, Jesus teaches that it takes good soil to produce a plentiful harvest. He warns against planting seed on

Dealing With Immorality (Col. 3:5-9)

   Our culture is getting used to the dark periods we are presently living in. Did you realize that? We are living in a dark society, and even those of us who

Unshakable Peace (Philippians 4:6-7)

   Anxiety is the enemy of a peaceful life. People go to great lengths to get rid of stress: travel ads promises vacations will sweep you away from it; gyms

The Priority of Obedience (John 14:22-23)

    Does the Bible describe to us the best way to God’s heart in John 14:22-23? Judas not (Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, how is it that You will

"But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison." (James 3:12) The tongue can be tamed by submission to the will of God. First, Christ must be received as Savior. Without

The life of Nehemiah provides a valuable lesson of how prayer can heal a country. Nehemiah was in Persia serving as the cupbearer for king Artaxerxes. After finding out that his home city of

Salvation is of God through Jesus Christ

Because of man's inborn sinful nature causing him to depend upon himself, he insists upon contributing something to his own salvation. It is the hardest

Where is America in history today?

Although America has a rich spiritual heritage, our nation still faces its share of challenges. The life of Nehemiah provides a valuable lesson of how prayer can