Idols - AG

Isaiah 45:16 They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: They shall go to confusion together that are makers of idols.

There is only one God. That means that anyone that worships or makes an idol will be confused. They will be embarrassed. An idol has no real power. The images are the products of their creators. The creator is always more significant than the created.

How can anyone expect anything but confusion when they look to a man-made object for worship. The day will come when you will stand before God. No matter how much you believed in your little god, your idol you will be embarrassed and ashamed because they are unable to help you with your sin, your eternity. You will be confused because you deceived yourself into believing that the idol could do something.

Turn from your idols. Turn from your small gods to the one true God. Believe in the one who created you instead of the one you created.

Rev AG

What Do we say ?? DB

I think myself happy, King Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee. Acts 26:2

If you want to know what is important to someone just listen to them talk. We tend to talk about those things that matter most to us. Paul had spent 2 years in prison. When he finally was given the chance to speak before King Agrippa, he used this opportunity to share his testimony and talk about Jesus.

We are commanded to be witnesses for Him. When we share our testimony we bare witness to what Jesus has done for us in our life. At the end of today, will those we speak with know how important Jesus is to us?

Rev DB

The cross - DB

And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. Gal. 5:24

The cross is the symbol of Christianity. Whenever we see a cross it reminds us of the great sacrifice Jesus made for us and the victory of the resurrection.

It should also remind us that in Christ we have died to the love and practice of sin and have been raised to walk in a new life with Him. The cross should not only represent what Christ did, but who we are.

Rev. DB

How do I know?? SV

How do I know?
I just know that I know in the depths of my soul that Jesus - the son of God - lived, died, and was resurrected to save me from God's just punishment of my sinful nature, and restore me to God for a peaceful, joyful, love-filled eternity.

At best, at best, I am a two-steps-forward and one-step-backward follower of Jesus. But, He did not come to condemn me. He came to save me. And, when I consider that gift, I cannot help but be moved to emotion. Every single time.
I am not ashamed of the Gospel. I cannot be because the Gospel has saved me and though sin often discourages me, it does not rob me of my salvation.
Jesus came to save you as well. This side of heaven, you will never have all the answers or understand the supernatural nature of it all. You and I were born with God-sized holes in our hearts - only Jesus can fill them. That's what faith is all about - fully trusting in what you can't fully understand.

Rev SV

In Darkness - DB

And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. Luke 23:44

Normally, the sun shines its brightest at noonday. But this was not a normal day. Darkness covered the earth as its creator hung on a cross, suffered and died for the sins of mankind.

Even in the darkness, His identity could not be hidden. The centurion, charged to carry out His execution, acknowledged “Surely this was the Son of God!” The repentant thief turned to Him in faith. If they saw who He was in the darkness, surely we should recognize Him in the light of the resurrection.

Rev DB

The King is coming - DB

And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. Luke 19:36

The King is coming! Excitement filled the streets of Jerusalem as Jesus came riding upon a colt. People took off their coats and took palm branches and laid them in the street before Him. Others shouted, “Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord.”

For centuries, Israel had waited for the Messiah and today He came. For centuries, Christians have waited for the return of Christ. One day He will come as He said. What a wonderful and glorious day when all of creation declares, “The King is coming!” Are you ready for that day??

Rev DB

He died for us - DB

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Ro. 5:6

We know from reading the scriptures the events that surrounded Jesus’ death. He was betrayed by His friends and falsely accused by His enemies. He was beaten, stripped and nailed to the cross. Between two thieves, He suffered the agony of crucifixion and death.

While it is important to know what happened, it is more important to know why Jesus died on the cross. He died for us. He took upon Himself our sins and paid the penalty for our transgressions. When we were unable to help ourselves, Christ died for us. His sacrifice is our salvation if only we believe.

Rev DB