26. | Another Look at 'Getting Saved' by Steve Jones Most of us have run into a concerned evangelist — whether in a church service, street corner or at work — who questioned whether we were "saved." The want of a satisfactory affirmative may have led (as it often does) to a presentation of the "Romans Road," "the Four Spiritual Laws," or at least John ... | |||
27. | Sola Scriptura and its Pitfalls by Steve Jones "God says it, I believe it and that settles it." Most of us have seen the bumper sticker. But the saying is far from an idle cliché. Beneath it is a theological root-system that feeds the faith of many thousands. For most who style themselves “Bible-believing” Christians, the completed Scripture is nothing less ... | |||
28. | Christian Boldness Inferior to Christian Meekness by Steve Jones Against all odds, the kind and humble soul is destined to triumph. "Blessed are the meek," said Jesus, "for they will inherit the earth." (Matt. 5:5) That may not always be evident, however, when we listen to some impassioned sermons. "What we need today among God's people," many a pulpit thunders, "is boldness. More ... | |||
29. | Rethinking the Purpose of the Crucifixion by Steve Jones The cross has long been the chief emblem of Christianity. The New Testament writings give it a preeminent place. The death of Christ is said to have reconciled us to God, defeated the principalities and powers, destroyed death, provided a ransom, removed our sins. Out of this language come atonement theories that attempt to ... | |||
30. | The Car That God Used by Irvin L. Rozier Ecclesiastes 3.1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven." I had an old Pontiac that the Lord gave me in answer to prayer. He moved on someone to buy it for me as I was walking at that period of my journey with ... | |||
31. | Limits of Biblical Authority by Steve Jones "Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? He entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which was not lawful for him and his companions to eat, but only for the priests." Matt. 12:3,4 The story is a familiar one from the gospels. ... | |||
32. | Four Dreams On A Saturday Night by Irvin L. Rozier Saturday(April 2, 2005) night, I had four very vivid dreams. Here they are: 1. I dreamed I had preached a woman's funeral and was getting ready to preach another. This one was for Ricky, a resident of the nursing home where I preach. He had no wife but had two sisters there. The crowd ... | |||
33. | The Beautiful Garden by Irvin L. Rozier Matthew 13:3 “And He spoke many things unto them in parables, saying, “Behold, a sower went forth to sow.” Every time I read the above passage of scripture, I’m reminded of a good friend of mine, Dorsey. When I was growing up, I helped a local farmer and developed some friendships that lasted. Dorsey ... | |||
34. | A Trickle Of Electricity by Irvin L. Rozier Luke 17.6 "And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea and it should obey you." During a period of unemployment, money was scarce. It was summer in ... | |||
35. | Sitting On The Bench For Jesus by Irvin L. Rozier Many of God's servants are waiting on the bench for the Coach to put them in the game. They have prepared for the the day, time, and hour when the LORD nods His head, points His finger, and says "Okay, it is time for you to take the position you have prepared and practiced so ... | |||
36. | God Cares Where You Live by Irvin L. Rozier Matthew 19.29 "And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life." I had been praying for over four years for a larger place for my children and I ... | |||
37. | Strong For The Battle by Irvin L. Rozier I've fought many a battle while serving my Lord Faith has been my shield and the Word my sword Satan has come against me in so many ways Often the battle has lasted for days and days Fear not I am with thee said the Lord to me Be strong in the battle and ... | |||
38. | The Amazing Possibilities In Your Impossible Dream by Luanne Hunt There was this TV commercial a couple of years back that made me look away every time it came on. It was for some kind of a power saw and the premise was that there was this guy who built furniture for a living. Somehow he lost his sight in an ... | |||
39. | Something Good Is About To Happen by Irvin L. Rozier Genesis 50.20 "But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive." One day my son, Joel, wanted some sausage patties to cook for breakfast. I told him I'd run down to the ... | |||
40. | My House Of Prayer A Den Of Thieves by Irvin L. Rozier Jesus went to the temple one day His purpose was to kneel and pray As he approached the entrance door He saw money changers tables on the floor With righteous anger, authority and zeal He cast out all who were not humble and real Those that were only there to buy and to ... | |||
41. | How To Catch Many Fish by Irvin L. Rozier Mark 1.17 "And Jesus said unto them, come ye after me and I will make you fishers of men." One night as I was sleeping, I had an intensely clear dream. I had been meditating on the above scripture before I went to sleep. In my dream, I was driving down a ... | |||
42. | The Top Of The Hill Is In Sight by Irvin L. Rozier You know, O Lord, the desires of my heart Wisdom and knowledge to me impart I long to serve you and do your will Help me to climb this long steep hill When I reach the long awaited top And behold your wonders as I stop Renew my strength, my faith, ... | |||
43. | The Good Neighbor by Irvin L. Rozier Matthew 22.39 "And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Mrs. Kelly, a dear departed neighbor, was a woman who really practiced what the above scripture reads. She was a quiet-spoken humble woman of God. I met her and her husband when I first moved back to the ... | |||
44. | The Easter Lily by Irvin L. Rozier On December 19, 2003, I was missing my parents, who had gone on to be with Jesus.My Dad, Rev. A.J. Rozier, died on December 22, 1966. He was 40 years old and we buried him Christmas day, 1966. My mother, Mary, died on January 7, 2001. She was 71. I woke up that cold ... | |||
45. | Rescue The Perishing by Irvin L. Rozier Numbers 12.6 "And he said, hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream." Before I went to bed one night, I prayed and asked the Lord to send encouragement. I drifted ... | |||
46. | The Battle Weary Soldier Longs To Go Home by Irvin L. Rozier II Timothy 4, verses 6,7: "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:" I was a soldier in the United States Army for many years. During my time as ... | |||
47. | The Nursing Home Ministry by Irvin L. Rozier Isaiah 61:1: "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath annointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he had sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;" About a year ... | |||
48. | A Warning Well Received by Irvin L. Rozier This is story one out of 50 from my book, My Walk with the Lord, http://www.selahbooks.com/. 2 Kings 20.1 "In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order; for thou ... | |||
49. | Have You Ever Saw An Angel? I Have. by Irvin L. Rozier Hebrews 1 verse 14 "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" The following is a testimony of two incidents where I believe God sent an angel to minister unto me: In July 1993, I was driving down the highway during a blazing ... | |||
50. | Cultivating Spiritual Intimacy by Omaudi D Reid When two people - destined for each other, come together, there is often an incredible amount of combustibility. Combustion occurs when two or more substances react chemically together, resulting in the giving off of heat and light; often called burning. In the same manner, two people joined together by God can spiritually set ... | |||
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