A Word of Desire – John 19:28-29
We are in a series called Final Words, looking at the last words of Jesus on the cross. The fifth saying is the shortest. In the NKJV it reads, “I…
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A Word of Love – John 19:25-27
There are seven sayings of Jesus from the cross. The first was a word of forgiveness: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” The second was…
READ MOREA Word of Forgiveness and Salvation – Luke 23:34-43
Jesus’ final words as He died on the cross were brief and few. The agony and pain were such that death by crucifixion was really death by suffocation. Yet, as…
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How Can I Get Over My Fear of Dying? – John 14:1-3
Death is always a troubling experience. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding it, no matter how long it may have been expected or how sudden, no matter how old and sick…
READ MOREHow Do I Handle the Fear of Sickness? – Luke 8:40-55
We live in a world of hurt, pain, and suffering. No doubt, much of this hurt and suffering is caused by sickness. There is a story in scripture that is…
READ MOREHow Do I Deal with the Fear of Loneliness?
Mother Teresa said, “Loneliness is the leprosy of the modern world.” She went on to say, “The greatest disease in the West today is not TB or leprosy; it is…
READ MOREHow Do I Overcome the Fear of Insufficiency? – 1 Kings 17
Everyone sooner or later experiences the fear of shortage. Will the job run out? Will the food run out? Will the paycheck, retirement, or social security run out? Will we…
READ MOREExodus 14: What to Do When a Situation Seems Impossible
The dictionary defines impossible as incapable of being done, attained, or fulfilled. What is your impossible situation? Maybe it involves your marriage, a child, or your health. Whatever it is,…
READ MOREHow to Overcome Fear of the Future – Isaiah 41 & 43
We’ve all found ourselves worrying about what will happen tomorrow. Listen to today’s news and you will be fearful. However, when you listen to the Good News, you will be…
READ MOREHow to Overcome the Fear of Failure – Joshua 1
What do you fear most in life? What is your greatest worry? In Joshua 1:9, the Lord tells Joshua, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not…
READ MOREHow to Overcome the Fear of Circumstances – Philippians 4:6-9
Someone said there are 365 verses in the Bible that tell us not to fear. Lloyd Ogilvie, in Facing the Future Without Fear, said there are 366 “Fear nots” in…
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Hope is Here – Romans 15:12-13
The headlines of 2020 can leave us feeling helpless and hopeless. Christmas reminds us that Hope is Here. We need that message now more than ever. The world is filled…
READ MOREHow Can I Have Hope This Christmas? | Psalm 42–43
There have been many occasions in 2020 to make us feel hopeless. Sometimes the holidays make those down days worse. In Psalm 42-43, David repeats this phrase three times: “Why…
READ MOREWhat Can We Do to Share the Hope of Jesus with the World?
Every December we have the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for international missions. This offering is named after a famous missionary to China who was from Virginia. One-hundred percent of the…
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What Does the Bible Say About Those Who Are Persecuted? – Matthew 5:10
At one time, religion and the church had influence in our society. Now, we live in a post-Christian culture. More and more people claim no religious affiliation and things like…
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