We need more disentanglement from so-called "religious work" and more intense spirituality in so-called "secular work." - Oswald Chambers
I am often asked what I want to be when I grow up. The question I really need to ask myself is what am willing to become. - from a missionary's presentation
Do I live my life like I really believe that what I believe is really real? - Truth Project
What is better than going to Heaven? Taking others with you! - Evangelist Bill Rice III
Jesus so loved that we [who trust Him] are saved! - Missionary Jerry Nye
We need to get the people to Jesus. We need to get Jesus to the people.- Jerry Nye
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
IT'S JUST LIKE JESUS...
Pastor Rick Jackson
Matthew 22:42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David.
Mark 8:27-29 And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am? And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets. And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
Recently, a Christian lady who should know better wrote, " I have decided that God is ignoring me. I am in need of a job and have been since May. My kids and I will be on the streets in a week. I will never pray again...I can not trust God any more. He has let me down many times. I have asked and asked but He will not help me. So I am giving up on Him. I must make my own way. And I shall. Almost everyone I have ever known has failed me when I needed them most. It should be no surprise that God has also. Maybe I am just a mistake. God made me and said, "oops."
Words: Edna R. Worrell, 1903/Music: Clarence B. Strouse (MIDI, score)#333
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A friend I have called Jesus, whose love is strong and true,
And never fails howe’er ’tis tried, no matter what I do;
I’ve sinned against this love of His, but when I knelt to pray,
Confessing all my guilt to Him, the sin clouds rolled away.
Refrain
It’s just like Jesus to roll the clouds away,
it’s just like Jesus to keep me day by day,
it’s just like Jesus all along the way,
It’s just like His great love.
Sometimes the clouds of trouble bedim the sky above,
I cannot see my Savior’s face, I doubt His wondrous love;
But He, from heaven’s mercy seat, beholding my despair,
In pity bursts the clouds between, and shows me He is there.
Refrain
When sorrow’s clouds o’ertake me, and break upon my head,
When life seems worse than useless, and I were better dead;
I take my grief to Jesus then, nor do I go in vain,
For heavenly hope He gives that cheers like sunshine after rain.
Refrain
O, I could sing forever of Jesus’ love divine,
Of all His care and tenderness for this poor life of mine;
His love is in and over all, and wind and waves obey,
When Jesus whispers “Peace, be still!” and rolls the clouds away.
Refrain
I. JESUS NEVER
1. He's the Sinless One Who Never Sins
Acts 3:14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Hebrews 7:26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
2. He's the Ageless One Who Never Ages
John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
1 Timothy 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
3. He's the King Who Never Abdicates [Rev. 17:14, 19:16]
Psalm 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Matthew 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
John 19:21-22 Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.
II. JESUS NEVER LOSES
1. He's the Saviour/Shepherd Who Has Never Lost a Sinner/Sheep
Matt. 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
John 10:27-30 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one.
2. He's the Lawyer Who Has Never Lost a Case [1 John 2:1]
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
3. He's the Soldier Who Has Never Lost a Battle
Revelation 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
Joshua 5:14-15 And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant? And the captain of the LORD'S host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.
III. JESUS NEVER FAILS
1. He is the Author Who Has Never Failed to Finish What He Started [Heb. 5:9, 12, Phil. 1:6]
2. He is the Water That Never Failed to Satisfy [Jer. 17:13, Jn. 4:10]
3. He is the Beloved One Who Has Never Failed to Love [Rm. 8:39, Eph. 1:6]
4. He is the Priest Who Has Never Failed to Make Reconciliation [Heb. 2:17, 6:20, 7:26]
Matthew 22:42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David.
Mark 8:27-29 And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am? And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets. And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
Recently, a Christian lady who should know better wrote, " I have decided that God is ignoring me. I am in need of a job and have been since May. My kids and I will be on the streets in a week. I will never pray again...I can not trust God any more. He has let me down many times. I have asked and asked but He will not help me. So I am giving up on Him. I must make my own way. And I shall. Almost everyone I have ever known has failed me when I needed them most. It should be no surprise that God has also. Maybe I am just a mistake. God made me and said, "oops."
Words: Edna R. Worrell, 1903/Music: Clarence B. Strouse (MIDI, score)#333
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A friend I have called Jesus, whose love is strong and true,
And never fails howe’er ’tis tried, no matter what I do;
I’ve sinned against this love of His, but when I knelt to pray,
Confessing all my guilt to Him, the sin clouds rolled away.
Refrain
It’s just like Jesus to roll the clouds away,
it’s just like Jesus to keep me day by day,
it’s just like Jesus all along the way,
It’s just like His great love.
Sometimes the clouds of trouble bedim the sky above,
I cannot see my Savior’s face, I doubt His wondrous love;
But He, from heaven’s mercy seat, beholding my despair,
In pity bursts the clouds between, and shows me He is there.
Refrain
When sorrow’s clouds o’ertake me, and break upon my head,
When life seems worse than useless, and I were better dead;
I take my grief to Jesus then, nor do I go in vain,
For heavenly hope He gives that cheers like sunshine after rain.
Refrain
O, I could sing forever of Jesus’ love divine,
Of all His care and tenderness for this poor life of mine;
His love is in and over all, and wind and waves obey,
When Jesus whispers “Peace, be still!” and rolls the clouds away.
Refrain
I. JESUS NEVER
1. He's the Sinless One Who Never Sins
Acts 3:14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Hebrews 7:26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
2. He's the Ageless One Who Never Ages
John 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
1 Timothy 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
3. He's the King Who Never Abdicates [Rev. 17:14, 19:16]
Psalm 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Matthew 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
John 19:21-22 Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.
II. JESUS NEVER LOSES
1. He's the Saviour/Shepherd Who Has Never Lost a Sinner/Sheep
Matt. 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
John 10:27-30 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one.
2. He's the Lawyer Who Has Never Lost a Case [1 John 2:1]
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
3. He's the Soldier Who Has Never Lost a Battle
Revelation 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
Joshua 5:14-15 And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant? And the captain of the LORD'S host said unto Joshua, Loose thy shoe from off thy foot; for the place whereon thou standest is holy. And Joshua did so.
III. JESUS NEVER FAILS
1. He is the Author Who Has Never Failed to Finish What He Started [Heb. 5:9, 12, Phil. 1:6]
2. He is the Water That Never Failed to Satisfy [Jer. 17:13, Jn. 4:10]
3. He is the Beloved One Who Has Never Failed to Love [Rm. 8:39, Eph. 1:6]
4. He is the Priest Who Has Never Failed to Make Reconciliation [Heb. 2:17, 6:20, 7:26]
Sunday, December 13, 2009
THE FULLNESS OF TIME, THE FOOLISHNESS OF MEN
GAL. 4:4-5
Pastor Rick Jackson
Sometime years ago I read in the paper of a religion said to predate Christianity. The reason the writer thought it predated Christianity was because it was before the birth of Christ. The author was both foolish and ignorant. Ignorant because he did not know the beginning of Christmas and Christianity, and foolish because he spoke authoritatively on that of which he was ignorant. Never a wise thing for any of us.
When did Christmas and Christianity begin? Where do you start looking? What will you find? How does it measure up? Our text reveals to us that God waited until everything was right, but it also reveals to us, that He had a plan all along. Let us consider - The Fullness of Time, the Foolishness of Men.
I. START IN THE GOSPELS
1. Matthew Goes Back to Abraham [1:1]
2. Luke Goes Back to Adam [3:38]
3. John Goes Back to the Ancient of days [1:1]
Daniel 7:13-14 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
II. SCRIPTURE REVEALS GOD’S GRANDEUR
1. A Pre-Incarnate Christ [v. 1-4]
2. A Pernicious Problem [v. 5-11]
3. A Predetermined Solution [v. 12-14, 29]
Rev. 13:8 calls Jesus “the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.”
III. MEASURING THE MEASURELESS
1. It’s Ageless in Its Entirety [Rev. 13:8, Eph. 2:7, 3:2 - so nothing predates it]
2. It’s Matchless in Its Glory [Lk. 2:9, 14, 32; 24:26]
3. It’s Boundless in Its Scope [I Tm. 3:16, Heb. 7:25]
Pastor Rick Jackson
Sometime years ago I read in the paper of a religion said to predate Christianity. The reason the writer thought it predated Christianity was because it was before the birth of Christ. The author was both foolish and ignorant. Ignorant because he did not know the beginning of Christmas and Christianity, and foolish because he spoke authoritatively on that of which he was ignorant. Never a wise thing for any of us.
When did Christmas and Christianity begin? Where do you start looking? What will you find? How does it measure up? Our text reveals to us that God waited until everything was right, but it also reveals to us, that He had a plan all along. Let us consider - The Fullness of Time, the Foolishness of Men.
I. START IN THE GOSPELS
1. Matthew Goes Back to Abraham [1:1]
2. Luke Goes Back to Adam [3:38]
3. John Goes Back to the Ancient of days [1:1]
Daniel 7:13-14 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
II. SCRIPTURE REVEALS GOD’S GRANDEUR
1. A Pre-Incarnate Christ [v. 1-4]
2. A Pernicious Problem [v. 5-11]
3. A Predetermined Solution [v. 12-14, 29]
Rev. 13:8 calls Jesus “the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.”
III. MEASURING THE MEASURELESS
1. It’s Ageless in Its Entirety [Rev. 13:8, Eph. 2:7, 3:2 - so nothing predates it]
2. It’s Matchless in Its Glory [Lk. 2:9, 14, 32; 24:26]
3. It’s Boundless in Its Scope [I Tm. 3:16, Heb. 7:25]
Saturday, December 12, 2009
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Friday, December 11, 2009
December 11 - Since the World Began
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
December 10 - The End of the Lord
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009
WHOSE SON IS CHRIST?
MT. 22:41-46
Adapted from Dr. Wymal Porter by Pastor Rick Jackson
I. PHYSICALLY- HE WAS THE SON OF MARY [Mt. 1:18]
1. She was a Virgin [Lk. 1:26-33, 43]
2. His body was especially prepared [Heb. 10:4-5, 11;3, 13:21]
3. She was NOT the mother of God [Micah 5:2]
4. He was Christ from Conception [Ps. 22:9-10]
II. LEGALLY- HE WAS THE SON OF JOSEPH
1. Joseph, His Step-father was considered His parent [Lk. 2:21-27, 39-49]
2. Joseph, His Step-father, gives Him the right to David’s throne [Mt. 1:1, 15-25]
3. Mary, His mother, was also of the line of David [Lk. 3:23, 31, 34, 38]
III. POSITIONALLY- HE’S THE SON OF GOD [Lk. 3:22, Mt. 3:16-17]
1. He had always been Equal with God [Jn. 1:1-3, Phil. 2:5-6]
2. He emptied Himself of that Position [Phil. 2:7ff, Jn. 14;28]
“made Himself” kenovw kenoo, ken-o'-o; from 2756; to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify:--make (of none effect, of no reputation, void), be in vain.
3. He was, is, and always has been God [Col. 1:12-20]
Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Hebrews 1:6 And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.
Hebrews 12:23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Adapted from Dr. Wymal Porter by Pastor Rick Jackson
I. PHYSICALLY- HE WAS THE SON OF MARY [Mt. 1:18]
1. She was a Virgin [Lk. 1:26-33, 43]
2. His body was especially prepared [Heb. 10:4-5, 11;3, 13:21]
3. She was NOT the mother of God [Micah 5:2]
4. He was Christ from Conception [Ps. 22:9-10]
II. LEGALLY- HE WAS THE SON OF JOSEPH
1. Joseph, His Step-father was considered His parent [Lk. 2:21-27, 39-49]
2. Joseph, His Step-father, gives Him the right to David’s throne [Mt. 1:1, 15-25]
3. Mary, His mother, was also of the line of David [Lk. 3:23, 31, 34, 38]
III. POSITIONALLY- HE’S THE SON OF GOD [Lk. 3:22, Mt. 3:16-17]
1. He had always been Equal with God [Jn. 1:1-3, Phil. 2:5-6]
2. He emptied Himself of that Position [Phil. 2:7ff, Jn. 14;28]
“made Himself” kenovw kenoo, ken-o'-o; from 2756; to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify:--make (of none effect, of no reputation, void), be in vain.
3. He was, is, and always has been God [Col. 1:12-20]
Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Hebrews 1:6 And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.
Hebrews 12:23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Quotes of the Week
Recently I was asked if I thought evil was worse today than 50 years ago.In some respects, No. Just read Romans 1.Those sins people did then when God gave them up are being committed today. The pornography on walls in ancient Pompeii rival anything seen today. In another respect, Yes. Evil is worse in that sin is more tolerated and even acceptable. Furthermore, Paul warned that evil men and deceivers would go from bad to worse as time passes (2 Timothy 3:13). TV shows display evil in a more open way than years ago.
What should be a Christian's reaction to increasing evil to which we are being exposed. Toward evil it is smart to be simple (Romans 16:19). The word "simple" is used in two other passages (Matthew 10:16 and Philippians 2:15) where it is translated "innocent"--not the best translation). The word means unmixed, free from foreign matter, like an unalloyed metal. Outside the New Testament it is translated "pure."
What can a believer do? Be pure and unmixed concerning evil. Sometimes we need to reprove evil (Eph. 5:11-12). And always we much fill our minds with thoughts that are pure, good and just (Philippians 4:8). - Dr. Charles Ryrie
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We must expect great things from God and we must attempt great things for God. - William Carey
Pray the largest prayers. You cannot think a prayer so large that God in answering it will not wish you had made it larger. Pray not for crutches but wings. - Phillips Brooks
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When Jesus Christ walked on the earth, He was perfectly righteous. He did not sin outwardly because He did not sin inwardly. He was without fault. he never had an evil thought, never said an evil word, never committed even one evil deed.
He perfectly fulfilled God's Law. He lived a life of perfect Holiness, perfect purity, and perfect goodness. He succeeded where we failed, and He obeyed where we rebelled. By His perfect life, he fulfilled everything God required of us. - Jonathan Falwell
What should be a Christian's reaction to increasing evil to which we are being exposed. Toward evil it is smart to be simple (Romans 16:19). The word "simple" is used in two other passages (Matthew 10:16 and Philippians 2:15) where it is translated "innocent"--not the best translation). The word means unmixed, free from foreign matter, like an unalloyed metal. Outside the New Testament it is translated "pure."
What can a believer do? Be pure and unmixed concerning evil. Sometimes we need to reprove evil (Eph. 5:11-12). And always we much fill our minds with thoughts that are pure, good and just (Philippians 4:8). - Dr. Charles Ryrie
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We must expect great things from God and we must attempt great things for God. - William Carey
Pray the largest prayers. You cannot think a prayer so large that God in answering it will not wish you had made it larger. Pray not for crutches but wings. - Phillips Brooks
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When Jesus Christ walked on the earth, He was perfectly righteous. He did not sin outwardly because He did not sin inwardly. He was without fault. he never had an evil thought, never said an evil word, never committed even one evil deed.
He perfectly fulfilled God's Law. He lived a life of perfect Holiness, perfect purity, and perfect goodness. He succeeded where we failed, and He obeyed where we rebelled. By His perfect life, he fulfilled everything God required of us. - Jonathan Falwell
Monday, December 07, 2009
Lessons from a Bird
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THE ATTACK
preached by Pastor Rick Jackson Sunday Dec. 6, 2009
Franklin D. Roosevelt's Infamy Speech- December 8, 1941
Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its Government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.
It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time the Japanese Government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.
The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.
Yesterday the Japanese Government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island and this morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.
But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.
I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.
With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.
I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December seventh, 1941 a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire."
Matthew 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.
Matthew 13:39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Acts 13:10 And said, O full of all subtlety and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil.
I. THE CHARACTER OF THE ATTACK
1. It was an Unexpected Attack [John 13:2]
And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;
2. It was an Expected Attack [1 Peter 5:8]
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
3. It was a Deceitful Attack [John 8:44]
Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
II. THE CAUSE OF THE ATTACK [what did/does the enemy hope to gain by the attack?]
1. It was meant to Discourage (demoralize) [1 Timothy 3:7]
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
2. It was meant to Disable [Luke 22:31]
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
3. It was meant to Destroy [Ephesians 6:11]
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
III. THE COST OF THE ATTACK
1. It was Critical [2 Timothy 2:26]
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
2. It was Catastrophic [Luke 8:12]
Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
3. It was Conquered [Hebrews 2:14]
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Franklin D. Roosevelt's Infamy Speech- December 8, 1941
Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its Government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.
It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time the Japanese Government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.
The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.
Yesterday the Japanese Government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island and this morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.
But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.
I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.
With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.
I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December seventh, 1941 a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire."
Matthew 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.
Matthew 13:39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Acts 13:10 And said, O full of all subtlety and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
Ephesians 4:27 Neither give place to the devil.
I. THE CHARACTER OF THE ATTACK
1. It was an Unexpected Attack [John 13:2]
And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;
2. It was an Expected Attack [1 Peter 5:8]
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
3. It was a Deceitful Attack [John 8:44]
Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
II. THE CAUSE OF THE ATTACK [what did/does the enemy hope to gain by the attack?]
1. It was meant to Discourage (demoralize) [1 Timothy 3:7]
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
2. It was meant to Disable [Luke 22:31]
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
3. It was meant to Destroy [Ephesians 6:11]
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
III. THE COST OF THE ATTACK
1. It was Critical [2 Timothy 2:26]
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
2. It was Catastrophic [Luke 8:12]
Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
3. It was Conquered [Hebrews 2:14]
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
ABRAHAM, THE FIRST FATHER CHRISTMAS
JOHN 8:46-58
Pastor Rick Jackson
“Now wait just a minute. Abraham lived 2000 years before the birth of Jesus- how could he be Father Christmas? He didn’t know anything about Jesus did he?”
Well, what did Jesus say about that in John 8? What did Paul say about it in Galatians 3 and 4? Turn to Galatians 3 and let us see:
I. The Christmas Gift of Abraham’s Salvation [Gal. 3:1-6]
1. Abraham was Saved by Faith [Gal. 3:1-6]
2. Abraham’s Faith was in the Lord Jesus [Gn. 15:1-6, Jn. 8:56-58]
3. Abraham’s Faith in Christ was the source of His Righteousness [Romans 4:1-3]
What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
II. The Christmas Gift of Gentile Salvation [Gal. 3:7-14]
1. Gentiles were Prophesied to be Saved the Same Way as Abraham [v. 7-8, Gn. 12:3]
2. Jesus was Prophesied to be Saviour by Dying on the Cross [v. 9-13]
3. Christmas was Prophesied to include Gentiles [v. 14, Luke 2:10]
III. The Christmas Gift of Jewish Salvation [Gal. 3:15-4:6]
1. God Promised Abraham & Christ Salvation by Faith [v. 15-18]
2. God‘s Purpose in the Law is to Point out the Need for Christ [v. 19-25]
3. God’s Prophesy of Salvation was Fulfilled at Christmas [3:36-4:6]
CONCLUSION:
Pastor Rick Jackson
“Now wait just a minute. Abraham lived 2000 years before the birth of Jesus- how could he be Father Christmas? He didn’t know anything about Jesus did he?”
Well, what did Jesus say about that in John 8? What did Paul say about it in Galatians 3 and 4? Turn to Galatians 3 and let us see:
I. The Christmas Gift of Abraham’s Salvation [Gal. 3:1-6]
1. Abraham was Saved by Faith [Gal. 3:1-6]
2. Abraham’s Faith was in the Lord Jesus [Gn. 15:1-6, Jn. 8:56-58]
3. Abraham’s Faith in Christ was the source of His Righteousness [Romans 4:1-3]
What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
II. The Christmas Gift of Gentile Salvation [Gal. 3:7-14]
1. Gentiles were Prophesied to be Saved the Same Way as Abraham [v. 7-8, Gn. 12:3]
2. Jesus was Prophesied to be Saviour by Dying on the Cross [v. 9-13]
3. Christmas was Prophesied to include Gentiles [v. 14, Luke 2:10]
III. The Christmas Gift of Jewish Salvation [Gal. 3:15-4:6]
1. God Promised Abraham & Christ Salvation by Faith [v. 15-18]
2. God‘s Purpose in the Law is to Point out the Need for Christ [v. 19-25]
3. God’s Prophesy of Salvation was Fulfilled at Christmas [3:36-4:6]
CONCLUSION:
Think of the other Christmas events & images in Abraham's life- miraculous births, stars, wise men, Egypt, tree/bush of sacrifice, the only begotten son, the shepherds... is there any reason to doubt that Abraham, whose name means "father of many nations" can be considered the first father Christmas?
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Six Questions of the Week
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Friday, December 04, 2009
I Will Bless the Lord
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Thursday, December 03, 2009
Step by Step
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009
THOSE THINGS
THOSE THINGS
LUKE 2:8-15
Pastor Rick Jackson
I. THOSE THINGS THE SINNER SHOULD EXPERIENCE [v.8-12]
1. Fear in the Light of God’s Glory [v. 8-9, Rm. 3:23]
2. Joy in the Light of God’s Grace [v. 10]
3. Response in the Light of God’s Goodness [v. 10-12, Jn. 1:11-12] “you”
II. THOSE THINGS JESUS MANIFESTED [v. 11-12]
1. His Humanity [v. 11-12, Mt. 22:41-46]
2. His Anointed Position [v. 11] over 530 verses refer to this in the NT alone
Luke 2:26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Luke 3:15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;
Luke 4:41 And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.
Luke 9:20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
Luke 20:41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?
Luke 22:67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:
Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
Luke 23:35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
Luke 24:26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
Luke 24:46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
3. His Deity [v. 11]
III. THOSE THINGS WE SHOULD UNDERSTAND [v. 13-15]
1. God Deserves Praise [v. 13]
2. God Deserves Glory [v. 14, 1 Corinthians 10:31]
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
3. God Gives Undeserved Grace [v. 14]
LUKE 2:8-15
Pastor Rick Jackson
I. THOSE THINGS THE SINNER SHOULD EXPERIENCE [v.8-12]
1. Fear in the Light of God’s Glory [v. 8-9, Rm. 3:23]
2. Joy in the Light of God’s Grace [v. 10]
3. Response in the Light of God’s Goodness [v. 10-12, Jn. 1:11-12] “you”
II. THOSE THINGS JESUS MANIFESTED [v. 11-12]
1. His Humanity [v. 11-12, Mt. 22:41-46]
2. His Anointed Position [v. 11] over 530 verses refer to this in the NT alone
Luke 2:26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Luke 3:15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;
Luke 4:41 And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.
Luke 9:20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
Luke 20:41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son?
Luke 22:67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:
Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
Luke 23:35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
Luke 24:26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
Luke 24:46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
3. His Deity [v. 11]
III. THOSE THINGS WE SHOULD UNDERSTAND [v. 13-15]
1. God Deserves Praise [v. 13]
2. God Deserves Glory [v. 14, 1 Corinthians 10:31]
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
3. God Gives Undeserved Grace [v. 14]
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Why should we go to Heaven
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Why should you go to heaven? Tonight while filling my car with gas, a fellow next to me was very friendly and we began talking. The conversation led easily for me to ask him if knew for sure he was going to heaven. "Of course I do" he said smilingly. Then I asked, "If you went up to gates of heaven and they asked you, why should we let you into heaven, what would you say." It is amazing how tongue tied people get when asked that. The devils believe in God Finally he said, "I believe." When I pointed out the devils believe in God and tremble, he could not tell me what he believed. By now I had that sick feeling in my stomach. I have seen it so many times that people really don't have a clue as to how to go to heaven. The Evangecube says it all As I presented the gospel with the cube and told him how the Lord Jesus suffered and died for our sins and rose again, he listened intently and thought it was cute. His finally statement was, "Oh I believe all of that." My stomach churned even more. Many will say "Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!' " Matt. 7:22,23. How terrible, how tragic to wake up to late and find you are lost forever. A different story Saturday I present the same gospel with the same cube and a sharp man understood his works and good deeds would not get him into heaven and prayed with me to receive the Lord Jesus and had assurance he was saved. What is your answer Why does God forgive us of our sins? ONLY because the Lord Jesus suffered and died for our sins, paid our debt in full and rose again. Until a person understands that and trust what Christ did and not what he does to get him to heaven, he will hear those horrible words, "Depart from me I never knew you." If you are not sure You made a "profession" when you were a child maybe but did not really "understand" Matt 13:23, but you do now, why don't you bow your head and tell God you believe on the Lord Jesus as your savior, that He died for your sins so God can forgive you, save you and take you to heaven one day. Write and tell me about it. I apologize for not sending the devotionals for almost a week but I was out of the country on an evangelism trip. We have been praising God for 294 new professions of faith this last week. If you too would like to go on a week long evangelism trip please go to the East-West Ministries website and sign up for a short term trip that fits your schedule. Click here for the East-West Ministries website. | |||||
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Is God Near?
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