Immanuel – God is with you!

Immanuel – God is with you!

The first fulfillment of prophecy in the New Testament about the birth of Jesus is found in Matthew 1:23. Matthew 1:23 (NKJV) “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” This is...
Thanksgiving is over, now what?

Thanksgiving is over, now what?

The challenge now that the Thanksgiving holiday has passed is to maintain an attitude of gratitude. Ephesians 5:20 (NKJV) Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I want you to notice the first three words in our...
What is the Gospel?

What is the Gospel?

Question: What is the Gospel?  Answer: The Gospel is the Good News about Jesus Christ.  The Good News is that through the sacrifice of Jesus, God exchanged your sin for His righteousness. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV) For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that...
The Gospel Really Works!

The Gospel Really Works!

If the Apostle Paul were here today, I think one of the things he would say to us is: “The Gospel really works!” Romans 1:16 (NIV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then...
You are Approved and Honored by God!

You are Approved and Honored by God!

One reason people fail to believe (in God’s unconditional love) is because they long for the approval and honor of others instead of seeking the approval and honor of God. John 5:41-44 (NLT) 41 “Your approval means nothing to me, 42 Because I know you don’t have God’s...
You Can Understand the Word of God!

You Can Understand the Word of God!

One of the reasons it is so important for someone to be born again is so they can understand the Word of God.  This can only happen with the help and by the power of the Holy Spirit.  This is confirmed in First Corinthians chapter 2. 1 Corinthians 2:11-14 (NKJV) 11...