Then opened He their understanding, that they might understand the Scriptures, and said unto them, 'Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye …
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Singing of Mercy and Judgment
"I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto Thee, O LORD, will I sing. I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt Thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them …
Luke 24:45-49
"Then opened He their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, and said unto them, 'Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are …
The Great Servant Who Would Suffer
The following verses were written about 700 years previous to the birth of Jesus. They are prophetic Scripture which foretell the suffering of Jesus Christ. Hear them, hear the word of the LORD and believe. "Who hath believed our report? And to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For He shall grow up before …
All Creation Teaches
The friends of Job had made it sound as though only the ungodly, unrighteous, and wicked on the earth suffer; yet, here was Job, a righteous man suffering in the most horrendous way. Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar were turned into accusers; not the type of friends a suffering man needs to hear from. After the …
January 03, 2017 Sermon Outline
Observation of the Righteous Job 4:1 - 7:21 Eliphaz was a man of observation. He makes his judgments upon Job by what he has observed in the "spiritual experience" of others. Note the "...Even as I have seen..." of verse 8. The God Eliphaz worshiped was an inflexible lawgiver. His theology left little to no …
Dealing With Suffering
This is from Sunday morning's sermon (January 01, 2017). Job 1:6-19 Job was one man who suffered more than most of us do. He was known of by the prophet Ezekiel. He was spoken of by James the half brother of Jesus in the book of James. Job lost all that he possessed; including all …
Appointed to Suffering
"Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; and sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: that no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves …
Living a Godly Life
"But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra—what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. But evil …
His Faithfulness
"It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with Him, we shall also live with Him: if we suffer, we shall also reign with Him: if we deny Him, He also will deny us: if we believe not, yet He abideth faithful: He cannot deny Himself." 2 Timothy 2:11-13 (KJV)
Strength for Today 062114
"Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. But Thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in Thee." Psalm 55:22-23 (KJV)
VOM Prayer Update 072911
Pray for Christian brethren in Uzbekistan, South Sudan, and Nigeria; Pray for one another in the USA as well. VOM-USA Prayer Update for July 29, 2011 On Wed. Jul 27 2011 at 02:18 PM Moderator wrote: Uzbekistan--Police Harass Pastor VOM Sources Galatians 5:1 On July 9, security police harassed a pastor and confiscated his laptop …
071911 In all this did not Job sin with his lips
"So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown. And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes. Then said his wife unto him, 'Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse …
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Voice of the Martyrs Prayer Update 051311
As the time of the return of Christ draws near we need to pray for one another; especially for those who are in countries without the freedom to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please remember the brethren in Iran, Laos, and India as you pray. VOM-USA Prayer Update for May 13, 2011 The Voice …
VOM Prayer Update 050611
The Christians of Nigeria, Pakistan and Belarus need our prayers to stand, for encouragement, and strength; VOM-USA Prayer Update for May 6, 2011 The Voice of the Martyrs USA: http://www.persecution.com Give ear to my words, O LORD / Consider my meditation. / Give heed to the voice of my cry, / My King and my …
