Last year, I preached about the word “Christ.” An untranslated word in our English translation Bibles. I wondered why this word “Christ” remained untranslated for centuries? I think I finally understand why. Christ means “anointed one.” The “chosen one”. The question is, “What was Jesus anointed or chosen to do?” In the Old Testament, there…

I’ve been reflecting on the importance of, if not the holy imperative of repentance. What caused this reflection on my part? Because of all the evil things I’ve read in the news recently. Not to diminish smaller sins, but the news I have been reading this past week contains people doing really bad and horrible…

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 You might read that and think, “This doesn’t apply to me. I am not a slave.” That word slave can trigger a lot of emotions for a…

Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart…