God offers his grace freely, but your time to respond will run out (Heb. 9:27).
Judgment is coming for everyone. Only repenting and trusting in Jesus saves.
Saints, if you are weary from battling against temptation, do not lose heart. A corpse never struggles, so your warfare proves you are truly born again.
Cast your heavy burdens on Jesus and let his power carry you through.
Christians, this world is not your home. Do not fall in love with the temporary pleasures around you. Fix your eyes on eternity and follow the Word of God every day. Our true reward is in Heaven with our Savior.
Please understand that your old ways will not open new doors. You have to be receptive to change and renew your mind daily. Change your attitude and get ready to go where you have never been because you season of increase is coming.
It's much easier to endure all the hardships of this life when I remind myself of the eternal paradise awaiting me, all thanks to what Jesus did on that cross for a sinner like me 2,000 years ago.
Three warnings from the Bible:
1. Sexual immorality destroys in ways no other sin does (1 Cor. 6:18)
2. Many people think they're going to Heaven, but aren't (Matt. 7:21-23)
3. Be careful what you desire, because God just might give you it... (Matt. 6:2)
The Father has not changed the locks on his doors, raging against straying Christians because we have yet again sinned against him.
The Father has instead THROWN OPEN THE DOORS to his presence, urging us in great love to come boldly to the throne of grace (Heb. 4:16).
God does not burden his children with the duty to always pray long prayers. Shorter prayers count. The Lord's Prayer, where Jesus teaches his disciples how and what to pray to the Father, is at most 75 words long and takes about 30-45 seconds to say (Matthew 6:9-13).
One of the worst things you can do is believe the lies people tell you about yourself. Stay rooted in what your Heavenly Father says about you. Remember, you are created to win! You are more than a conqueror! You are an overcomer!
Hell isn't merely separation from God.
Hell isn't a place where people laugh and mock God with their friends.
According to the Bible, Hell is a real place where unrepentant sinners suffer the eternal, just, and holy wrath of God in conscious torment forever.
We must stop trying to make the gospel appealing to people who love their sin. The cross is offensive to those who are perishing, but it is the power of God to those who are being saved. Let's preach it faithfully.
Christians, make sure your family sees you seek the Lord when nobody else is watching. Your private walk with Jesus will often shape your home as much as your public words.
Cautions for preachers who love contemporary biblical theology.
— As speculation increases, authority decreases.
— As speculation increases, life-changing application decreases.
— As speculation increases, intrigue lessens the love of truth.