But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. Matthew 9:13 When Jesus tells us to go learn what something means, it's probably a good idea to go and learn what it means! And here it seems that Jesus mocks … Continue reading Jesus said, “Go and learn what this means…”
Month: March 2014
The Emptiness of this World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxSH4Ao2KZk Sermon at CREW Youth Church - a ministry of Five Rivers Church in Elkton, MD
The Unsatisfying Nature of this World
"Vanity of vanities," says the preacher; "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity." - Ecc 1:2 Solomon (who wrote this verse) lived a life that most people desire, and strive to live. He was rich. He had whatever he wanted. He had any relationship he wanted - as many of them as he wanted. He built … Continue reading The Unsatisfying Nature of this World
Help in Times Of Temptation
For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. - Hebrews 2:18 Jesus was tempted in many ways. We know of His temptation by the devil in the wilderness, but since 'He was tempted in all points as we are (Heb 4:15),' we can safely assume … Continue reading Help in Times Of Temptation
Living Faith
What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says they have faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?... faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. - James 2:14 Sometimes I wonder about those around me, if they are truly saved or not. So many people go to church. … Continue reading Living Faith