“THE CHRISTMAS STORY”

“THE CHRISTMAS STORY”

“THE CHRISTMAS STORY” The Bible tells us that God created the heavens and the earth, and that He is the source of all life. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth (Genesis 1:1). The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that...
“HOW TO RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN A ‘GOOD’ HEART”

“HOW TO RECEIVE AND MAINTAIN A ‘GOOD’ HEART”

Our physical heart pumps life-sustaining oxygen and nutrients to every part of our body. Scripture tells us “the life of the flesh is in the blood” (Leviticus 17:11, 14; Genesis 9:4; Deuteronomy 12:23), and without the flow of blood, the body dies. The condition of...
“THE HEART IN ITS REGENERATE STATE”

“THE HEART IN ITS REGENERATE STATE”

Jesus confirmed that the greatest commandment is to “love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength” (Mark 12:30; Matthew 22:37; Luke 10:27; Deuteronomy 6:5). We know that “God is love” (I John 4:8)...
“YOUR HEART: IN ITS NATURAL STATE”

“YOUR HEART: IN ITS NATURAL STATE”

We saw last time that our heart consists of our belief system. It includes our innermost thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and affections. It is what we believe to be true and is the seminal force behind our words and actions. It is the command center of our life. Out of...
“YOUR HEART: THE COMMAND CENTER OF YOUR LIFE”

“YOUR HEART: THE COMMAND CENTER OF YOUR LIFE”

As you read the New Testament, Jesus’ focus on the heart becomes very clear. The kingdom of God is a kingdom of the heart and only the “pure in heart” will “see God” (Matthew 5:8). Jesus preached, “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17) telling...