THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART (17)

“Therefore, the sword will never depart from your house.”  count the COST before you SIN- 2 samuel 12; romans 6:23   Even before Nathan confronted David and spoke God’s words of severe chastisement for his sins, David was a miserable … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART (16)

“Then it happened – in the spring when kings go out to battle. but david stayed at jerusalem.” 2 samuel 11 The last time we looked at David he was at the pinnacle of his life as a powerful and … Continue reading

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? (16) SEE MATTHEW 16:13-17

Secure enough to serve  – humility, holiness and happiness –  john 13:1-17 Dear Friends,               We now move into the second major portion of John’s gospel. The first portion was the book of signs or miracles seen in chapters … Continue reading

WILL THE REAL GOD PLEASE STAND UP? RIGHTLY RESPONDING TO GOD AS HE IS

I.) Know the Master – Intimacy with the Lord. "For God soooooo loved the world, you and I included, that he GAVE EVERYTHING to have us. If God wants us so much that He would ask His Son to leave … Continue reading

WILL THE REAL GOD PLEASE STAND UP?
Rightly Responding to God as He Is

Dear Friends, I am on the last day of my sabbatical and I would like to share with you some of the fruit from my extended time alone with the Lord. The Lord refreshed my vision for His call on … Continue reading

LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (15)

“So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered justice and righteousness for all his people.” (2 Sam. 8:15) The Lord gave David victory over all of his enemies (v. 6, 14) and David always gave God all the glory … Continue reading

LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (14)

“How great you are, O Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you.” 2 samuel 7   After the king was settled in his palace and the LORD had given him rest from … Continue reading

WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? (15) SEE MATTHEW 16:13-17

" I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live." – see  john 11   Dear Friends,         In the first six signs (miracles – revelations) in John’s gospel (chapters … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (13)

david loved god’s presence and god’s glory – the return of the ark of god – 2 samuel 6   David showed expedience versus obedience and zeal without knowledge. (Rom. 10:2) The end didn’t justify the means. Yet Uzzah should … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (12)

THE LONG-AWAITED THRONE- DAVID ESTABLISHES AND UNITES THE KINGDOM OF ISRAEL-  2 SAMUEL 2-5 "The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (11)

THE DEATH OF KING SAUL –  "FOR TO BE CARNALLY MINDED IS DEATH" – ROMANS 8:6; See 1 SAMUEL 28, 31; 2 SAMUEL 1, 2 Saul's insane envy of David weakened the kingdom and the enemy defeated them.  "The fellowship … Continue reading

STATE OF THE MINISTRY

Dear Friends, My advisory team and several friends encouraged me to do this report on an annual basis. It gives an overall view of the ministry and some new venues the Lord is calling us into. I'll list these different … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (10)

The Faithfulness of God to His Unfaithful Servant David – 1 Samuel 27 David doubts God and loses his identity. Who am I? Where is my true allegiance? What's life all about anyhow?  Long, hard trials can lead believers to … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (9)

"Even though someone is pursuing you to take your life, the life of my master will be bound securely in the bundle of the living by the LORD your God. But the lives of your enemies he will hurl away … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART – (8)

OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD – 1 Samuel 23:24                                               "And he (Saul) said to David, "You are a better man than I am, for you have repaid me good for evil." 1 Samuel 24:17 1 Sam. 23: 1-4- David teaches us … Continue reading

WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?(14) SEE MATTHEW 16:13-17

“I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD" SEE JOHN 10 Dear Friends, Some commentators say that this entire chapter takes place during the Feast of Dedication (or Hanukkah – a Hebrew word meaning “dedication”) even though the Feast is not mentioned until … Continue reading

THE LIFE OF DAVID – A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART (7)

AS DAVID GOES DEEPER INTO TRIALS HE GOES DEEPER WITH GOD – 1 SAMUEL 18-22   See 1 Sam. 18-22 – Saul became insanely jealous of David and tried to kill him. He even used his daughter Michal as part … Continue reading

EASTER MESSAGE – THE BLESSING OF SUFFERING WITH AND FOR CHRIST

1) We are called to suffer with and for the Lord. " Then Jesus said to his disciples, " If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants … Continue reading