Category Archives: God's Omnipotence

Let Your Help Come From the Lord

Posted on July 24, 2020 by

I will lift up my eyes to the hills — From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1-2, N.K.J.V.) The heading for Psalm 121 informs us that this Psalm is … Continue reading →

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The Little Boy & The Old Man

Posted on July 15, 2020 by

(The following story is my embellished version of the story “Twinkies and Root Beer” from an unknown author. The story was first published by Warner Press’ “Christian Art.” I started with the original, reworked it by adding quite a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Children, God's Love, God's Omnipotence, God's Timing, God's Provision, God's Work, Grace, Influence, Ministry, Needs, Service | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Word to the Confused

Posted on June 26, 2020 by

We are definitely living in confusing times, but we aren’t the first people ever to do so. The fact is that life turned confusing following Adam and Eve’s sin and has stayed that course for some 6,000 years now. No … Continue reading →

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Digging Deep (Really Deep) Into Resurrection

Posted on April 13, 2020 by

Yesterday was Easter Sunday, and Easter always gets any preacher onto the topic of resurrection. Actually, though, I had already been on that topic recently by way of a prophecy series I’d been preaching entitled “Things to Come.” As part … Continue reading →

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The Pessimistic Christian

Posted on February 15, 2020 by

A man opened up a hot-dog stand by the side of the road in front of his house. His goal was to make a little money to supplement his monthly income. He didn’t have a grand plan for the whole … Continue reading →

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The Snowstorm That Helped Charles Spurgeon Get Saved

Posted on January 6, 2020 by

This past Saturday night we got a little skiff of snow that created some slick roads and icy parking lots early Sunday morning. Consequently, like some other churches in our area, we cancelled Sunday School and 11:00 p.m. worship service … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief, Church Attendance, Faith, God's Omnipotence, God's Timing, God's Provision, God's Sovereignty, Salvation, Scripture, The Bible, The Gospel | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

God Doesn’t Change, But Don’t Try to Put Him in a Box

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

“For I am the Lord, I do not change…” (Malachi 3:6, N.K.J.V.) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. … Continue reading →

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The Clinic Built By a Tornado

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

The city of Rochester, Minnesota, was founded in 1854 and incorporated as a town in 1858. The area had previously served as a stagecoach stop, and the new city experienced rapid growth once the railroad began making stops there in … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Depression, Disappointment, Doubt, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, God's Omnipotence, God's Sovereignty, God's Work, Perseverance, Problems, Restoration, Suffering, Trials, Trusting In God | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Great War: A Winning Side and A Losing Side

Posted on July 25, 2019 by

Series: “The Great War” (post #5, last one) This post will finish up the series “The Great War.” The Great War between Satan and God produces at least four results. Result #1 is soldiers are enlisted for the war. Result #2 is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Christ's Second Coming, Christ's Return, Demons, Eternity, God's Omnipotence, God's Wrath, God's Judgment, God's Sovereignty, Heaven, Hell, Prophecy, Restoration, Resurrection, Satan, Series: "The Great War", Spiritual Warfare, The Devil | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Does God Want You to Get Out of the Way or Get Involved?

Posted on May 27, 2019 by

Does God want the Christian to stay out of the way and let Him sovereignly bring His will to pass? Or does God want to actually use the Christian to bring that will to pass? The answers to these questions … Continue reading →

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