PRAYING FOR A MIRACLE

EVANGELIST CHRIS MILLER

 

II CHRONICLES 20:1-4, 12

I. HE REMINDED HIMSELF OF THE PAST PROVISION OF THE LORD [v. 5-8]

II. HE REQUESTED GOD'S PRESENCE [v. 9-12, Ex. 33]

III. HE RECEIVED A CLEAR PROMISE [v. 15-17, Mk. 11:22-24, Rm. 4:21]

IV. HE RELIED SOLELY ON GOD'S POWER [v. 18-20]

V. HE REJOICED, IN ADVANCE, WITH PRAISE [v. 21-22]

DO YOU KNOW HIM (JESUS)?

Evangelist Chris Miller

LUKE 24:13-16, 28-31

 

 

I. SAD HEARTS [v. 17]

 

-they didn't recognize the presence of the risen Christ [v. 16]

-they thought Jesus was dead [v. 20-24]

-we miss the joy of being revived [Ps. 85:4-6]

 

II. SLOW HEARTS [v. 25]

 

-not believing God right away [v. 25, Mk. 16:14, Lk. 24:11, Phil. 2:5, 4:7-9]

 

III. STIRRED HEARTS [v. 31-32]

 

-He talked with them [v. 32]

-He opened the Scriptures [v. 32]

-They opened their eyes [v. 31] the first 2 things led up to the third

 

IV. SATISFIED HEARTS [v. 51]

 

-you have to see your sin

-you have to see the solution- Jesus Himself [v. 15, 36]

CAN

Evangelist Chris Miller

PHIL. 1:20-21, 4:13

'I CAN DO ALL THINGS" 3 things then...

I. YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS YOU OUGHT TO DO

"The most spiritual thing you can do is to do what you ought to do"

II. YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS YOU DON'T WANT TO DO [Rm. 7:18, Phil. 2:12-13]

III. YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS YOU CAN'T DO [Rm. 7:18, Jn. 15:4-5, Phil. 4:13]

THE ONLY TIME WE HAVE IS NOW

Evangelist Chris Miller

JAMES 4:13-17

I. LIFE IS UNCERTAIN [v. 14, Pr. 27:1, 23:4-5, Eccl. 9:12]

II. LIFE IS SHORT [v. 14, Ps. 90:10, 12, Eph. 5:16]

II. LIFE IS PREPARATION [Jn. 3:16ff.] for Eternity

BROKEN GROUND

Evangelist Chris Miller

HOSEA 10:12-13

I. THE PROBLEM OF THE FALLOW GROUND

The fallow ground is dry, hardened ground that has been used in the past and then left alone to harden. The heart can become fallow ground just by doing nothing. [Heb. 3:13, 15]

II. THE PREPARATION OF THE FALLOW GROUND [v. 12]

Ps. 51
-a thorough confession. Confess private sins to God only, confess personal sin to the person offended, confess public sin to the church. "Where there is brokenness there is openness" [v. 2]
-without excuses [v. 3]
-specifically [v. 2-3, Heb. 4:12]
-accurately

II. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE FOR THE PREPARED GROUND? [v. 12]

-to prepare for the rain
-personal revival precedes corporate revival [Heb. 3:13]

FOREVER FORGIVEN

Evangelist Chris Miller

EPH. 4:30-32

I. WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? [Is. 44:22, Heb. 8:12]

Forgiveness is the decision not to hold the offense to the person's account- therefore, it is not brought up again.

II. WHY FORGIVE?

1. We are Commanded to Forgive [Lk. 17, Col. 3:12-13, Eph. 6]

2. There are Consequences to Unforgiveness [Eph. 6:31]

Unforgiveness enslaves the person who has it.

3. How do we Forgive? [Eph. 4:32] the basis- how Christ forgave you

1) Willingly [v. 32] as God forgave you
2) Continually [I Jn. 1:9]
3) Completely [I Jn. 1:9, Micah 7:19, Ps. 103:10-12]

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How could Noah build the Ark?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: How could Noah build the Ark? Get Equipped: Noah's Ark: Thinking Outside the Box Combo News to Know Quick Look After Eden Answers . . . with Ken Ham radio program Answers Conversation podcast Video: Jurassic Prank, Part 3 Blog Highlights Pray for AiG Q: How could Noah build the Ark? A: The Bible does not tell us that Noah and his sons built the Ark by themselves. Noah could have hired skilled laborers or had relatives help build the vessel. However, nothing indicates that they could not—or that they did not—build the Ark themselves in the time allotted. The physical strength and mental processes of men in Noah's day was at least as great (quite likely, even superior) to our own. They certainly would have had efficient means for harvesting and cutting timber, as well as for shaping, transporting, and erecting the massive beams and boards required. History has shown that technology can be lost. Many so-called modern inventions turn out to be re-inventions, like concrete, which was used by the Romans. Even accounting for the possible loss of technology due to the Flood, early post-Flood civilizations display all the engineering know-how necessary for a project like Noah's Ark. The idea that more primitive civilizations are further back in time is an evolutionary concept. In reality, when God created Adam, he was perfect. Today, the individual human intellect has suffered from 6,000 years of sin and decay. The sudden rise in technology in the last few centuries has nothing to do with increasing intelligence; it is a combination of publishing and sharing ideas, and the spread of key inventions that became tools for investigation and manufacturing. Read the whole article to get answers to Bill Nye's arguments against the feasibility of Noah's Ark and the biblical Flood. Other Debate Answers: Did Tiktaalik's Pelvis Prepare Fish to Walk on Land? (Feb 21) How Did Plants Survive the Flood? (Feb 20) Radiometric Dating (Feb 19) How Did Defense/Attack Structures Come About? (Feb 18) How Did Animals Spread All Over the World from Where the Ark Landed? (Feb 17) Do Ice Cores Show Many Tens of Thousands of Years? (Feb 16) Get Equipped Noah's Ark: Thinking Outside the Box Combo This ground-breaking documentary DVD and lavishly-illustrated book reveal the latest findings about the design of the Ark. You'll love the beautiful illustrations, animations, commentary, and images of the Ark that explain the most perplexing of questions. News to Know Quick Look Lizard Breath Fails to Support Kinship with Birds: Do monitor lizards and crocodiles really breathe the same way birds do? Ancient Footprints Place Humans in England Early In the Ice Age: Did human feet in ancient time walk upon England's river shore? How Cavefish Went Blind, and Why It Matters: The molecular mechanism at the root of cavefish blindness is unmasked. After Eden Answers . . . with Ken Ham radio program Jungle Doctors Part 5: The Father's Care in Creation Part 4: Animals that Eat Dirt Part 3: Animals Protecting Their Homes Part 2: Dealing with Parasites Part 1: Introduction Photo of the Week To download this image for use as wallpaper on your device, right-click on the link below for the desired resolution and select "Save Link/Target As..." Mobile Full (4:3) Wide (16:9) Answers Conversation podcast This week Steve Ham talks with AiG speaker Dr. Tommy Mitchell to answer the question, "Do Peppered Moths Evolve?"	This Week . . . Evolutionary Geologist Daniel Phelps: Teaching Creation Is Harmful to Children? (Feb 21) Lizard Breath Fails to Support Kinship with Birds (Feb 20) An Initial Estimate toward Identifying and Numbering Extant Tuatara, Amphisbaena, and Snake Kinds (Feb 19) Ancient Footprints Place Humans in England Early In the Ice Age (Feb 18) How Cavefish Went Blind, and Why It Matters (Feb 17) Training the Next Generation (Feb 16) Why Do Arms and Legs Come in Pairs? (Feb 15) Video On Demand Jurassic Prank, Part 3 Watch Video Blog Highlights Ken Ham: The Bible Is Not Like the "Telephone Game" Dr. Terry Mortenson: Regarding My Academic Training Ken Ham: More Evolutionary Fiction Dr. Terry Mortenson: A Code of Ethics for the American Atheists Ken Ham: God's Word Honored and the Gospel Proclaimed Ken Ham: What Does Bill Nye Really Think of Me—and Christians in General? Pray for AiG Pray the continued worldwide interest in the recent Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham debate. Pray that the Lord would open the eyes of many to believe the gospel. Resources Uncensored Science: Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham Ken Ham 31 Book Collection Things That Go Bump in the Night Connect with Us Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum See all networks Free app for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
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LYDIA THE OPEN LADY OF THYATIRA [Ladies of the Bible #5]

ACTS 16:9-15, 40              

 

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

I. LYDIA OPENED HER HEART TO GOD

 

1. She Opened Her Heart to the Bible [v. 13-14]

 

2. She Opened Her Heart to the Gospel [v. 10, 14]

 

3. She Opened Her Heart to the Lord [v. 14, Rev. 3:20]

 

II. LYDIA OPENED HER HOME TO THE CHURCH

 

1. She was Scripturally Baptized [v. 15]

 

2. She was Satisfactorily Faithful [v. 15, 1 Corinthians 4:2]

 

3. She was Successfully Able [v. 15, 40, Mark 14:8]

 

III. LYDIA OPENED HER PURSE TO MISSIONS

 

1. She Hosted Missionaries [v. 15]

 

2. She Housed Missionaries [v. 15]

 

3. She Honored Missionaries [v. 35-40]

THE CROWN OF REJOICING

 

 

February  2014  Thank you for reading my Prophetic Daily Devotionals!   Please visit my website to learn more Bible prophecies being fulfilled in these last days.    I Thessalonians 2:19     For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?   For further study - I Thessalonians 2:1-20   As we read the second chapter of I Thessalonians today, I am reminded that Paul is writing this letter to brand new Christians who at the time of the writing of the letter were only three weeks old in the Lord.   One thing I love about Paul in all of his letters is the straightforward approach of helping those he led to the Lord to grow in the Lord.   Paul's message was not one geared to please men but instead to lift up and to honor Jesus Christ, verse 4. Even though Paul was straightforward, he was also gentle even as a nurse that cherished her children, verse 7.   Paul expected these new young converts to "walk worthy of the Lord". Throughout all of Paul's writings we see time and time again that we are to walk right and to walk worthy of the Lord.   He exhorted them and us also to walk right, but he also teaches us in his letters how to "walk right". Paul, the "father figure" to these Thessalonians, was responsible before the Lord to train them up to serve the Lord.   There is a great thought found in our key verse for today. It is the truth of the "crown" each of us can receive at the Judgment Seat of Christ if we are involved in the ministry that Paul had. Paul's ministry was "soul-winning". Verse 19 declares that the "crown" that we can receive for being a soul-winner is the "Crown of Rejoicing".   This "crown" is one of 5 crowns we can receive at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Paul who also wrote II Corinthians 5, verse 9, which says that he was ambitious to receive all the crowns he could get. The reason for getting these crowns is not to be able to brag about them but to be able to lay them at the feet of Jesus Christ as He sits on His throne in heaven, Revelation 4:10.   We return the crowns received from Christ at the Judgment Seat back to Him in thanksgiving for what He has done for us. Each of us can receive that "crown of Rejoicing" as we lead needy people to Jesus Christ and see them trust Him for eternal salvation.   PRAYER THOT: Help me, Lord, to be in the business of soul-winning for the sake of those who need a Savior today.   Visit our website at http:/www.prophecytoday.com

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THREE KING-SIZE MISTAKES

2 KINGS 20-21

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

I. HEZEKIAH’S KING-SIZE MISTAKE- OUTLIVING HIS USEFULNESS [20:1-21]

 

1. His Prayer & the Permissive Will of God [v. 1-11, Psalm 106:15]

 

2. His Pride & the Prophetic Word of God [v. 12-18, 2 Chr. 32:24-25]

 

3. His Pronouncement & the Perfect Way of God [v. 19-21, Psalm 18:30]

 

II. MANASSEH’S KING-SIZE MISTAKE- OUTDOING HEATHEN NATIONS [21:1-18]

 

1. Ignoring God’s Word [v. 1-9]

 

2. Ignoring God’s Servants [v. 10-15, Hebrews 13:17]

 

3. Ignoring God’s Image [v. 16-18, Genesis 9:6]

 

III. AMON’S KING-SIZE MISTAKE- OUTSMARTING HIMSELF [21:19-26]

 

1. Following Evil [v. 19-21]

 

2. Forsaking God [v. 22]

 

3. Failing to See the Danger [v. 23-26]

THE GREATNESS OF GOD’S GUIDANCE

PSALM 32:8

 

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

I. THE PERSONS OF GOD’S GUIDANCE

 

1. The Blessed Lord [Lk. 1:67, 76-79]

 

2. The Blessed Holy Spirit [Jn. 16:13, 2 Peter 1:21]

 

3. The Blessed Believers [Acts 8:26ff]

 

II. THE PATTERN OF GOD’S GUIDANCE

 

1. With Tenderness [Ps. 23:2, Is. 40:11, 49:10]

 

2. With Truth [Psalm 25:5, 43:3]

 

3. With Trustworthiness [Pr. 3:5-7]

 

III. THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S GUIDANCE

 

1. For His Name’s Sake [Ps. 31:3]

 

2. For Our Salvation [Isaiah 42:16-18]

 

3. For Our Profit [Is. 48:17]

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Does the creation model make predictions?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Does the creation model make predictions? Get Equipped: Image of God Pack News to Know Quick Look After Eden Answers . . . with Ken Ham radio program Answers Conversation podcast Video: Jurassic Prank, Part 2 Blog Highlights Pray for AiG Q: Does the creation model make predictions? A: In the historic debate between Ken Ham and Bill Nye, Nye insisted repeatedly that the creation model was not scientific and that it did not make predictions. First of all, it is important to recognize that in the vast majority of cases in science, creationists and evolutionists would make the same predictions. Second, the creation model, unlike evolutionary models, is very tightly constrained by Scripture that must be accounted for without wiggle room. As Christians, we should have the courage and conviction to believe that what the Bible says about creation is true. Then, when we encounter evidence that at first appears to support evolution, we will not doubt the Scripture. Instead, we will press on to figure out the flaws in the evolutionary argument. There have been numerous times in my life when I have been confronted with evidence for evolution that seemed really compelling, but if I struggled with it and waited, eventually I (or someone else) found the flaw. This reinforces my faith in the God who made the universe. Read the whole article by Dr. David Dewitt to consider specific examples of creation scientists making predictions with reference to Neanderthals' place in human history. Get Equipped Image of God Pack Are we created in the image of God or do we share ancestry with monkeys? The answers are mutually exclusive, and science only supports one of them. Find out the truth about your past! News to Know Quick Look Geneticists Duel Over Dates for "Y-Chromosomal Adam": Molecular clock dates were too old to suit the evolutionary story. The Bible Wins the Debate with Carbon-Dated Camel Bones: "There is a book . . ." Ken Ham reminded Nye at the recent debate, and the Bible's history is history we can trust. After Eden Answers . . . with Ken Ham radio program The Life of Darwin Part 5: Darwin's Sad Legacy Part 4: Where Did Darwin Go Wrong? Part 3: Darwin's Struggle with Evil Part 2: Darwin's Impact on Our Culture Part 1: Introduction Photo of the Week To download this image for use as wallpaper on your device, right-click on the link below for the desired resolution and select "Save Link/Target As..." Mobile Full (4:3) Wide (16:9) Answers Conversation podcast This week Steve Ham talks with AiG curriculum writer and editor Roger Patterson to answer the question, "How Does the Gap Theory Try to Accommodate Millions of Years?"	This Week . . . The Ultimate Motivation of This Prominent Theologian? (Feb 14) Is Bill Nye an Expert in Astronomy? (Feb 13) Questioning Darwin: a Review (Feb 12) Did the Moon Appear as Blood on the Night of the Crucifixion? (Feb 12) The Theological and Geological Influences on Darwin (Feb 11) Geneticists Duel Over Dates for "Y-Chromosomal Adam" (Feb 11) The Bible Wins the Debate with Carbon-Dated Camel Bones (Feb 10) A Heavy Responsibility (Feb 10) Where's the Love? (Feb 9) Does the Creation Model Make Predictions? Absolutely! (Feb 8) Video On Demand Jurassic Prank, Part 2 Watch Video Blog Highlights Dr. Georgia Purdom: Answers for Women 2014: Women Living After Eve Ken Ham: Post-Debate Potpourri, Part Two Ken Ham: Post-Debate Potpourri, Part One Ken Ham: The Cat's Out of the Bag! Pray for AiG Pray for the Ark Encounter theme park. Pray that this entire project would bring glory to God and many people to faith in Jesus Christ. Resources Uncensored Science: Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham DVD Creation Evangelism Sample Pack Foundations Curriculum Connect with Us Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum See all networks Free app for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
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