Obedience and Opposition
When Jesus was on earth, He said “I must be about my Father’s business.” (Luke 2:49) This priority guided Jesus’ words and actions. Jesus said further that He always did the things that pleased the Father. (John 8:29) Yet, Jesus faced opposition, as described in today’s verse. Opposition came because...
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Turn On the Light
Picture this: Hell enlarging itself without borders, opening its mouth wide so many will fall into the pit – the self-seeking, the mean, the mighty, and the proud. Darkness grows darker by the minute. What happened to the light? We have to go to verses 11-13: “Woe unto them that...
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From Sling to Sword
Before David defeated Goliath with a sling, he was discredited by Saul, who said, “…for you are but a youth, and he [Goliath] has been a man of war from his youth" (1 Samuel 17:33). David was not supposed to be at this battle; he was bringing provisions to his...
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Setting the World on Fire with the Gospel
We are living in a very dark generation. Violence is common, corruption is growing, and many hearts are growing cold. Young people are drowning in drugs, alcohol, gambling, and all kinds of addiction. Sexual sin is being celebrated. Many are confused about their identity, changing from male to female and...
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Come Alongside Them and Guide Them
In Pastor Franklin's message this week, he spoke of Samson being led by a young boy to stand between the pillars, so he could lean on them. Because he could not see where he was going, he needed help. Samson could have asked someone else, but he chose a younger...
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