Category Archives: Pastor’s Desk

Scripture Reference: John 19:28-30 1. Jesus Addresses the Father Throughout His life Jesus was deeply conscious of His being one with the Father and of being sent on the great mission of the redemption of men to the glory of … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: John 19:28-30 Of the seven utterances of Jesus on the cross this one, “It is finished” is, so far as we can tell, the next to the last. It came next after He said: “My God, my God, … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 4. The Bible Is the Only Book That Feeds the Christian The Bible not only keeps the Christian clean, but it is the Christian’s food: “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 2. The Bible Is the Only Book That Gives Assurance of Salvation – Continued Martin Luther once penned: Feelings come and feelings go, And feelings are deceiving. My warrant is the Word of God; Naught … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 2. The Bible Is the Only Book That Gives Assurance of Salvation Not only is the Bible the only Book that is able to make us “wise for salvation,” it is also the only Book … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 It is not being sincere in what you believe that will get you saved; it is believing in the right thing, the truth, that will accomplish the goal. I once read an illustration about a … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 In this lesson I want to give you five important applications of the Word of God. Since it is His verbally inspired revelation, it is the best source we have to showcase the five needs … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 V. The Light is Productive – Continued ▪ You and I have the privilege of being a part in sharing the Good News. If we will only magnify the Lord by letting our lights shine, He … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 I have always loved the illustration that Jesus used concerning hiding the candle under a bushel, basket or a jar. In Luke He refers to placing the light under a bed. “No one after lighting a … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 II. The Light is Powerful “You are the light of the world.” The church is to be the channel of Light to this dark world. The light shines through us, but we are not the source … Continue reading →

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world,” stated Jesus during what we often refer to as the Sermon on the Mount. This is the longest recorded message we have that our Savior preached. It was given … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Change Produced By This Spiritual Discernment – Continued Ever so sadly, those still living and walking in darkness will go on, forever in the treadmill of vain opposition to God. “In their case the … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Change Produced By This Spiritual Discernment – Continued From last lesson: The servants of the Lord are no longer afraid of affliction and/or evil. They recognize their legacy as heirs of God and fellow … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Change Produced By This Spiritual Discernment When people see the glory of the Lord they are definitely changed. Here is something wonderful indeed. Paul paints the portrait of the glorified Lord. As he and … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Object of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued Afterwards, then Jesus set His face steadfastly toward Jerusalem where He knew He would suffer. Yes, even while in His humiliation He was glorious. His disciples beheld … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Object of This Spiritual Discernment So, what is it that the servants of the Lord see? They see a glorious vision. Would Paul have rejoiced so greatly in the fact that all could see … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued C. “We All . . . ‘With Unveiled Face’ ” – Continued From last lesson: Again you might ask, doesn’t Paul fear that his office and his … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued C. “We All . . . ‘With Unveiled Face’ ” Paul doesn’t just rejoice in the fact that in the new day all believers see; he also … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued B. “ ‘We All’ . . . With Unveiled Face” – Continued Continuing on, we need to remember that In context, Moses kept warning the people not … Continue reading →

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Nature of This Spiritual Discernment – Continued B. “ ‘We All’ . . . With Unveiled Face” It seems that Paul thinks of Moses as God’s prophet went up to the mount. He thinks … Continue reading →