Small things can have a big impact over time, like little foxes that can destroy a vineyard. We should not overlook the small things or forget that they have the potential to grow.
Small things can have a big impact over time, like little foxes that can destroy a vineyard. We should not overlook the small things or forget that they have the potential to grow.
The speaker addresses the theme of "Before there’s a we, there’s a me" and emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself first. The world often views singleness as a problem, but the Bible has a positive view of singleness.
The theme for today is “Before there’s a we, there’s a me.” And even if you are already a we, you are still a me. And sometimes we worry so much about the we, we, we, that we forget about me, me, me. When I leave here today, I am determined to take care of me. From this moment on it’s going to be me, me, me, because this is what God wants me to do.” Amen.
The sermon is focused on the importance of living a life of Godly values and character, rather than just displaying spiritual gifts or emotions. The speaker emphasizes the need for persistence, discipline, honesty, and excellence in our daily lives, which will ensure success and peace in the long run.
Romans 12 beginning with verse 1: " .... therefore I urge you brothers in view of God’s mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. with many members and these members do not all have the same function so in Christ we who are many form one body and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts according to the grace given to us.
In Romans 2:13, the concept of sharing with the needs of the saints is discussed. The Greek word for sharing has the insinuation of fellowship, intimacy, and identification with those we are sharing with.
Let’s go to Romans Chapter 2. I think by now most of the congregation can open with their eyes closed the 12th chapter, Romans because we’ve been there for many, many weeks now. service and how Christian service should be conducted in the context of the congregation, what kind of attitudes should permeate the Christian service. In verse 12 last Sunday we discussed the last part of verse 12, we a
The book of Haggai speaks about the importance of prioritizing the rebuilding of the temple over personal needs and desires. The speaker reflects on the concept of time and how it can be divided into three dimensions: personal, societal, and action-oriented.
The book of Haggai, chapter 1. It’s time, brothers, right? And time with respect to fact that we must take certain steps, certain action steps in the life in which we live. Part of this message I shared in the men’s retreat and in the youth ministry I also shared a section of th
The theological concept of childlikeness serves as a fundamental pillar in understanding the relationship between humanity and the Divine. This paradigm is profoundly articulated through the maternal imagery of the weaned child in Psalm 131:2 and later radically reinterpreted by Jesus in Matthew 18:3 as the essential prerequisite for entering the Kingdom of Heaven.
The Contextual Framework of the Song of Ascents and the Davidic Soul Psalm 131 is categorized within the "Songs of Ascents" (Psalms 120–134), a collection traditionally sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for the maj Lexical Exegesis of the Hebrew Gamul The central metaphor of Psalm 131:2 rests upon the Hebrew term gamul (גמל), which denotes a "weaned child". To contemporary readers, weaning might imply a transition occurring within
In this passage, Jesus warns against greed and an excessive attachment to material possessions. He uses the example of a rich man who hoards his wealth without recognizing God or practicing stewardship.
Saint Luke – Chapter XII, starting in verse 13: “Someone in the crowd said to him: “Teacher tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” And Jesus replied: “Men, who appointed me as judge and arbiter between you." you." Then he said to them: “Watch out, be on your guard against all kinds of greed for men’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Then Jesus told him this parable: “The ground of a certain rich ma
We often wrestle with financial anxieties, striving for earthly security that never truly brings rest. But our true "nest" is found not in accumulated wealth, but in Christ's profound sacrifice on the cross, which secured our eternal dwelling and lasting peace.
A Resting Place Money Can't Buy We often wrestle with financial anxieties, striving for earthly security that never truly brings rest. But our true "nest" is found not in accumulated wealth, but in Christ's profound sacrifice on the cross, which secure