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Alright, brothers, let’s get into it. Today, we’re talking about God’s call to adventure, the kind of journey that transforms men from passive bystanders to warriors on a mission. But before we dive in, let’s acknowledge a hard truth. Most men have never been called to an adventure. Not really. Instead, they were given a fear-based message about salvation. “Say this prayer so you don’t go to hell.” “Make sure you’re ready for the rapture.” “Join the club, follow the rules, and you’ll be fine.” And what happened? Men were told, “Just punch your ticket to heaven.” No mission. No transformation. No adventure. Just sit in church, behave, and wait for the end. And that? That is NOT the life God called us to. Christianity Was...

We have been following Peter in his search for the Logos. Peter is an everyman, quick to speak when he should be silent and quick to act when he should be still. We have traveled from Peter’s extraordinary catch to Christ’s crucifixion. Peter’s bitter weeping did not give him the courage to stand at the foot of the cross. He retreated with other apostles, afraid and not knowing what to do next. Their hearts were hardened and they no longer believed. Then, Jesus shows up and stands among them, but that did not change hearts. Jesus rebukes them. What happens next is unexpected. Many of us miss this. Here’s the Thing: What Christ did next is essential for us to understand Him. To miss what Christ did is to miss out on truly knowing...

A Message to Unsaved Teenagers You know, a lot of old folk in the Church see you as a lost generation. They weep for you in deepest despair, as you grow up in a post-Christian society where sin reigns supreme and Jesus is nothing but a cuss-word. They think you are doomed. I am not one of those people. When I see a group of young people like yourselves, goofing off at 7 Eleven or making a racket on your way home from high school, I feel a great surge of affection. I smile warmly as I pass you by, shaking my head in hope and wonder. Every time I see or even contemplate you incredible young people, bravely navigating the troubled waters of your complicated time, I think to myself, ‘You kids have no idea. You have no idea...

The Prophet Ezra "looked among the people and the priests, and found none of the sons of Levi there. 16 Then [he] sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leaders; also for Joiarib and Elnathan, men of understanding" (Ezra 8:15-16). This was in preparation for Jews who were ordered to "go up" Persia, as ordered by King Artaxerxes (Ezra 7:11-13). Notice the names of the three Elnathans. I suppose each Elnathan was distinguished from the other by the proximity of names next to theirs. One thing we do know, the last of the Elnathans listed must have been particularly sharp, as he is mentioned along with Joiarib as being a man of understanding. Notice the explanation about Ezra...

Let’s get one thing straight: everything the world tells you about manhood is a lie. We live in a culture that worships comfort, chases convenience, and treats suffering like the enemy. Everywhere you turn, the message is the same, avoid pain, numb yourself, and take the easy way out. But the truth? The truth is far more dangerous, far more demanding, and far more liberating. James 1:2-4 wrecks the modern mindset. “Count it all joy when you face trials.” Read that again. Joy in trials. Not despite them. Not after they’re over. But in them. That’s not just counterintuitive, it’s offensive. It goes against everything we’ve been conditioned to believe. The world says hardship is something to escape; James says it’s the very thing that...

Let’s talk about why so many men have been taken out of the fight. We know from Scripture that our relationship with God is like being enlisted in the military. "No man that wars entangles himself with the affairs of this life, so that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier." (2 Timothy 2:4) We’re told to put on the armor of God. We’re told to fight the good fight of faith. We’re told to strive for mastery, to endure hardship, to press forward, to stand firm. And we are told that Yahweh Himself is a mighty warrior. So there’s no doubt—we are called to be warriors. And yet… Look around. So many men are sitting on the sidelines. They are not engaged in the battle. They are not putting on their armor...

The Christian life is not living like the Lord Jesus, nor is it asking for the power to live like Him--but it is the Lord Jesus Himself living His own Life through the Christian. If we give ourselves to God by Christ we will allow Him to do the Father's will through us, by the Holy Spirit; otherwise we are just mimicking Him!!

(the links delve into the context) Apart from sadness on this earth, its misery and toil, comes to us Jesus, Adonai, with mystery mirth: Spirit seven-fold. In eagerness our hearts frame songs, lips intercede to say in melody the truths of HaShem Who gives Gentiles an Age to praise. Come, sing you grafted-in ones from every nation, tongue and tribe. Provoke to jealousy your brother Jacob, hasten his regathering day and night.

Today, we’re diving deep. We’re talking about the fruit of the Holy Spirit; what it truly means to be a man who lives by the Spirit, not by the flesh. In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul lays it down: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Now, let’s be clear—this isn’t just some moral checklist. This isn’t about gritting your teeth and trying to be more loving, more patient, or more self-controlled. That’s religion. That’s self-effort. And that’s where most men get stuck, trying to force what only God can grow. What if I told you that the fruit of the Spirit is not about what you do, but about what you allow? What...

If there is one thing that especially marks out evangelicalism, it is surely the belief that Christians don’t earn their right to be saved from hell. Instead, we evangelicals believe that salvation is an undeserved gift from God that is received by faith in Christ. The Reformers in the 16th century strongly opposed the Roman Catholic view that Christians partly earn their salvation. And ever since, evangelicals have stressed that Christians are saved by faith and not by doing good deeds. Good deeds will always accompany saving faith Evangelicals, however, are crystal clear too that if someone has saving faith, that faith will always be expressed by doing good deeds. It is the faith that saves, but where there is genuine faith, good...

If you had the opportunity to ask God any question what would it be? When people ask questions it is usually for information. When God asks questions it is to generate a response based on our motives and actions. The first recorded question that God asked was to Adam, “Where are you?” (Genesis 3:9) God knew Adam’s whereabouts but the question was asked to help him to come to grips with his actions. Instead of answering the question truthfully, Adam tried to cover up his disobedience by deflecting his answer away from his guilt. Adam was experiencing the first fruits of sin. God pressed him with two more questions from which Adam continued to divert his answer, this time deflecting his mistake on Eve. (What he was doing was blaming God...

Alright, brothers, let’s strip it all down today. Too many of us have been walking around serving a god that does not exist; a god we were taught to fear, obey, and endlessly try to please. A god who always demands more, who is never satisfied, who keeps a record of every failure. A taskmaster. But today, we’re going to expose that lie and step into the truth of who God really is. Because if your picture of God is wrong, your entire faith will be built on a faulty foundation. And the consequences? They will play out in your marriage, your parenting, your work, and your self-worth. So we are going to war with this lie today. And we’re going to do it with Scripture. What Love Actually Is The world will try to tell you a...

I was pointed to this chapter today by a devotional I read. After reading this chapter again, I am struck by how many deep spirtual truths are in this story. The part of the story that really has me is when the people in the city who have been in fear and under seige are told there are provisions outside of the city. yet their fear held them captive, while the solution to thier problems wait just on the other side of the city walls. Isnt this the way it is? We focus on our problem, instead of trusting God. The problem fear and anxiety can trap you in a prison of your own making. Its also an illistration of how ignorance to God's promises can trap a person, as the saying goes, the truth you know is the truth that sets you free...

Faith and Freedom: Why My Support for Trump Doesn’t Define My Christianity I never thought my faith would be questioned because of my political views. As a Christian, my identity is rooted in Christ—His Word, His teachings, and His sacrifice for me. But in today’s polarized world, I’ve been told that if I support Donald Trump, I cannot be a Christian. This accusation struck me deeply, not because I doubted my faith, but because it exposed a dangerous trend: the belief that political affiliation determines salvation. So, I want to share my perspective—not to argue or persuade—but to stand firm in truth, challenge misconceptions, and encourage fellow believers facing similar attacks. “You Can’t Be a Christian and Support Trump” I...

United in Christ and With Christ This part of the story is where we find the complete picture. If you are a follower of Christ, if you have surrendered your life and your will to Him, and you are now saved, congratulations! We hope to recover from our addiction(s), and we need Grace to do it. How does this happen? What I am going to attempt to do is demonstrate and explain how this happens. The first thing we need to see his how Jesus was both fully human, and fully God. His divine nature and His human nature were perfectly joined, united, to one another. This is how Jesus was able to perform his miracles, because His deity was united to his human nature. This was his divine empowerment. Now this unity is an archetype, a shadow...

Like Peter, many of us start strong when we begin our Christian Walk but then betray Christ. Often, we fail to understand and fail to see Him clearly. Let’s find out why most, if not all of us, have difficulty discerning the Logos, even when we walk with Him on a daily basis. First, a recap. Peter saw Christ, fell to his knees, accepted Jesus’ promise to make him a fisher of men, followed Him, and gave the great declaration that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Wow. What a great example to us. But this did not insulate Peter from betraying Christ, and, in a similar way, all our vows and declarations will not stop us from doing the same. Here’s the Thing: The ones closest to Jesus often become His biggest betrayers...

A broken heart still beats, A crying voice can still sing, be it about love or sorrow . A proud man finally admits defeat, And a woman who trusts in the Lord doesn't worry about tomorrow.

Well it does appear that Ligoniere is releasing a new lecture each week from their archives. I have previously posted links to the other lectures RC did on the begging of Romans so this is the next sermon in the series. RC Sproul was one of the Great Theologians of our time, and if you have not listend to him preach, this is a great example of what I mean. Have Blessed day of Worship!!

Spring's renewal mirrors a deeper truth: new life. As nature awakens, we remember another spring, a far more significant one. In the pre-dawn chill, Jesus prayed in a garden, facing his ordained hour. This wasn't a sudden twist of fate; it was the culmination of a plan conceived before time itself. From eternity, God and the Son envisioned Earth, a stage for divine drama. Humanity, formed from dust and infused with God's spirit, was to be the masterpiece. But this masterpiece fell. To redeem it, the Son, God incarnate, entered our world. He lived a perfect life, a life of purpose, fulfilling the very plans God had for him, a truth echoed in Jeremiah 29:11. With unwavering resolve, Jesus walked toward his destiny, a city he created...

There is an unusual northeasterly breeze this morning at Broken Arrow Farms, as our regular weather pattern is from the southeast. The lonesome dove is cooing, but the songbirds are mostly quiet. The sun is shining bright, reminding us of God's love. I finished translating Ephesians from Greek at 11:00 pm last night. I thought of Paul, writing this epistle from prison in Rome, and wondered how many Christians would go to prison if it were a crime today. I doubt that there would be enough evidence to convict most "Christians" today. The early Christians honored the first day of the week as the Lord's Day, as Jesus rose on the first day (Matt 28:1-7; Mark 16:2-9; Luke 24:1-7; John 20:1-9) and also appeared to the disciples on the first...