Gifts I Am Thankful For

At a time of year especially known for thankfulness, loving-kindness, and the giving of gifts, I want to reflect on some things that I have been particularly thankful for in this past year with an emphasis on encouraging them even more in the New Year…

Redemption’s Story

The Bible is an inspired account of history, specifically from beginning to end it tells the story of God’s love for man and His desire for man’s redemption. It is a story that Peter summarizes in 1 Pet. 2:24, a story that revolves around a man, a plan, and a purpose.

• Article(s):
  • “The Greatest Thing In The World” by Roy J. Hearn
  • Do You Work For Rest by Adam Cozort
• Sermons:
• Redemption’s Story (1 Pet. 2:24)
• Gifts I Am Thankful For

Overcoming Discouragement (1 Kings 18)

Elijah was a great man of God but being a man of life passions (James 5:17) even he would face discouragement in his life. He had just had one of the greatest victories of his life (1 Kings 17) but now he is discouraged and ready to die (18:4). God’s lessons in helping Elijah deal with that discouragement can help us in difficult times as well.

• Article(s):
• What Does Christ Look Like? by Mike Bonner
• The Hope of Heaven by Kevin W. Rhodes
• Sermons:
• Asked Not Counsel At The Mouth Of The Lord (Joshua 9:14)
• Overcoming Discrouagement (1 King 18)

“Asked Not Counsel At The Mouth Of The Lord” (Joshua 9:14)

In the midst of great success, Israel showed a great lack of wisdom that sadly many still make today.

Fellowship (1 John 1:3-10)

John presents fellowship as something that is desirable and attainable; he wants fellowship with them and this is part of his reason for writing.

Points on Prayer (James 5:13-18)

James is a very practical book on living the Christian life; it should come as no surprise then that he speaks of prayer.

• Article(s):
• Are We Plugged In? by Jason Hilburn
• Homosexual Homecoming by Tyler Young
• Sermons:
• Points On Prayer (James 5:13-18)
• Fellowship (1 John 1:3-10)

Remember Lot’s Wife (Luke 17:32)

In teaching about the need to heed warnings, Jesus uses the example of Lot’s wife (Lk. 17:32). What can we learn from this example?