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Christ Redeemed Us from the Curse of the Law by Becoming a Curse for Us

Galatians 3:13 says, "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, 'Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree.'” All of this was wonderfully foreshadowed with the bronze serpent. This is part two. Here is part one.Table of ContentsUnder a Curse from the LawTaking the Curse of the Law for UsPersonal Application (Continued from Part One)Complaining about Circumstances Can Be Complaining about GodIngratitude Is SinDiscouraged Too EasilyDisciplined ...

Four Blessings When Choosing God Over Family

In this sermon I discuss four blessings when choosing God over family. There aren’t many situations more difficult for Christians to face than having to choose God over family. Allow these four encouragements to help you if you find yourself in this situation.https://youtu.be/h9rfdJkGLE4Choosing God over family is one of the most difficult situations Christians face. Allow these four encouragements to help you.Table of ContentsThe Gospel Creates Peace Between God and ManThe Gospel Crea...

As Moses Lifted Up the Bronze Serpent in the Wilderness

Jesus established the bronze serpent as a type of Him: “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life” (John 3:14-15). This is Part I. Here is Part II. Table of ContentsReject the Manna and Get the SerpentThe Bronze Serpent Represents SinLike the Bronze Serpent, Christ Became Sin for UsThe Bronze Serpent Represents JudgmentSin Lifted Up and JudgedSaved by Faith from the Serpent’s BitePersonal Applicat...

Walking By Faith in Business as an Entrepreneur

D'shaunte interviewed me about walking by faith in business. This was for her online conference about taking your business to the next level. She understood that as an entrepreneur you have to trust God and step out in faith.https://youtu.be/-5jhzUctzx4If you’d like to interview me for an online event, or have me as a guest on your podcast, please let me know.Interview Topics About Walking By Faith in BusinessThe Interview covered many topics including:What is faith, what...

Strike the Rock and Water Will Come Out to Drink (Exodus 17:6)

God told Moes, "Behold, I will stand before you there on the rock at Horeb, and you shall strike the rock, and water will come out of it to drink” (Exodus 17:6) Read on to learn about this wonderful type of Christ. This is Part II. Here is Part I. Table of ContentsBaptism and Communion with ChristA Firm FoundationProducing Living WaterThe Samaritan Woman at the WellThe Feast of TabernaclesStruck Once for Sin"Speaking” to the RockPersonal ApplicationSuffering Doesn’t Mean We DisobeyedAsking t...

The Spiritual Rock that Followed Them Was Christ (1 Corinthians 10:4)

First Corinthians 10:4 says, "The spiritual rock that followed them was Christ." What does this mean? Read on to learn about this beautiful type of Christ. This is Part I. Here is Part II.Table of ContentsComplaining Instead of Asking (Exodus 17:1-7)A New Generation Sounds Like the Old (Numbers 20:1-13)A Heart-Breaking, but Necessary JudgmentThe Spiritual Rock that Followed Them Was Christ (1 Corinthians 10:1-4)God’s Glory in ChristThroughout my life water has been so available to me tha...

The Spiritual Rock that Followed Them Was Christ

First Corinthians 10:4 says, "The spiritual rock that followed them was Christ." What does this mean? Read on to learn about this beautiful type of Christ. Table of ContentsComplaining Instead of Asking (Exodus 17:1-7)A New Generation Sounds Like the Old (Numbers 20:1-13)A Heart-Breaking, but Necessary JudgmentThe Spiritual Rock that Followed Them Was Christ (1 Corinthians 10:1-4)God’s Glory in ChristThroughout my life water has been so available to me that it never seemed that valuable....

A Husband’s Spiritual Leadership – The Marriage You Really Want

Anne Nelson, the founder of Fully Thriving, interviewed me about a husband's spiritual leadership in the home. This was for her online conference: "The Marriage You Really Want - Transforming Loneliness and Conflict into Confidence and Connection."If you'd like to interview me for an online event, or have me as a guest on your podcast, please let me know. https://youtu.be/ePaqgA6pFEUA Husband's Spiritual LeadershipGod has called husbands to be spiritual leaders in the marriag...

Pain, Purpose, and Plan: Repurposing your pain to forge a remarkable future

Tracy Calahan interviewed me for her online conference, "Pain, Purpose, and Plan: Repurposing your pain to forge a remarkable future." As a pastor I am not shielded from pain, trials, and tribulations. I discussed some of the suffering I've experienced recently, as well as the blessings and goodness God has shown me and others through it.If you'd like to interview me for an online event, or have me as a guest on your podcast, please let me know.Video of Pain, Purpose, and Plan Interview...

Who Then Is the Faithful and Wise Manager? (Luke 12:41-48)

In Luke 12:42 Jesus asked, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?" In Luke 12:35-40 Jesus preached about being ready for his return. We could almost think that what the guys are doing in Acts 1:9-11, is the best example of doing what Christ wanted: standing there, waiting, staring off into heaven. But then Jesus preached Luke 12:41 to 48 to prevent us from thinking this. Being ready for Chris...