Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. (Proverbs 28:13) From my sermon preached at Iglesia Presbiteriana Oaklawn and other places. This Sermon Outline (handed out in English and Spanish): Christ Delights to Show Mercy Jesus Attaches Conditions to His Mercy We Must Not Conceal Our Sins We Must Confess Our …
I Love to Tell The Story (Part 2)
Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. And even if our gospel …
I Love to Tell The Story (Part 1)
Here is Jesus’ Great Commission to His followers after His sinless life, atoning death, and bodily resurrection from the grave for us: All authority in Heaven and on Earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and …
Safe in Christ (Part 3)
From “Christ is Everything to His Followers.” Used also in counseling and prison ministry. God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them. (1 John 5:18 NLT) In the last two posts we looked at the Bible’s theme of our security in Jesus, with focus on Psalm …
Joy in Jesus’ Historicity
Adapted from Alisa Childers blog post. Used in response to questions at Jester III Prison and at Belhaven University in New Testament Survey. It may be helpful to you in evangelism and in defending the Christian faith. Christians believe in the Lord Jesus as the Son of God and the Savior of sinners, and we receive and depend upon Him …
The Power of Prayer and Reality of Revival
(Excerpt from teaching/training classes, used also in pastoral counseling and prison ministry) If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14) Beginning in 1857, a revival …
Unshackled!
My testimony aired recently on “UNSHACKLED!”, the radio ministry of Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago and God used them to bring me to Christ in 1976. In 2016, I sent them another note thanking them for their faithfulness to the Lord and for blessing me. They asked me to submit my testimony for possible use. After numerous questions, telephone calls, …