The Apostle Paul’s message to the church at Philippi was, in essence, that until he has finished his race, he will forget the past, reach for God’s preordained purpose for his life, and keep pressing on until it is completed. That was the winning plan spelled out: ‘Forget – Reach...

Life doesn't always go as planned. There will be moments of disappointment, setbacks, and challenges that test every part of our faith. James doesn't tell believers to ignore those hardships. Instead, he encourages them to view trials differently—because God is using them for a greater purpose. Every trial is an...

These two verses reveal a striking contrast. In verse 9, God promises to strengthen those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. Yet, by verse 12, King Asa, who had once trusted the Lord, chose not to seek Him during a time of great need. The issue was not that...

In Pastor Franklin's sermon on Sunday, he spoke about Asa and his arrogance that caused him to have diseased feet. According to scriptural commentary from R.C. Sproul, he made three grave mistakes in the above text. He took money from the temple treasuries and disregarded the worship of the Lord....

The people of Judah renewed their covenant with the Lord by seeking Him with all their heart and soul. Their commitment was sincere, joyful, and wholehearted. They worshiped with gladness, trusted God's promises, and publicly declared their devotion to Him. Because they sought the Lord earnestly, He allowed them to...