The How of Spirit Filling (Ephesians 5:15-21) Introduction Darlene, the boys, and I were walking a paved path in Walker Ranch Heritage Park. The boys (Roderick Jr, Caleb, and President) were small and were either being pushed in a stroller, or were trying to learn to ride their bikes. Roderick Jr. had learned the
The Master’s Plan – Demonstration (John 13:15) The Pervasive Place of Prayer (Luke 11:1-4; Matthew 6:9-13) Jesus did not hide the fact that prayer was an indispensable part of His ministry. He advised all men to always be in prayer (Luke 18:1-5). And He prescribed prayer as the only effective counter to the weakness of
The Master’s Plan – Impartation (John 3:16; 15:13; 1 John 3:16) The Son reveals the Father (John 1:18). Insofar as the disciples look at the Son they behold the Father and become familiar with the Father’s character (John 14:6-9). One aspect of the Father that is disclosed and depicted by the Son is the graciousness of
Called to Conflict — Part 1 of 3 (Acts 16:16-18) We want peace. And sometimes we will do almost anything to get or keep it. To keep peace we will avoid a conversation that promises to turn into an argument. To avoid conflict we will find ways around engaging with a group of people that
A Gift for God (Matthew 2:1-15) Introduction We are all familiar with the story and song of the kings that visit Jesus shortly after his birth. In the song there are three of them. In most depictions the three kings are from three different ethnic groups and come from the west to present their gifts
