Month: September 2020

Judges 16:26-31 THE GOD OF A SECOND CHANCE 26 Samson said to the servant who held his hand, “Put me where I can feel the pillars that support the temple, so that I may lean against them.” 27 Now the temple was crowded with men and women; all the rulers of the Philistines were there, and on the […]

YOUR WEAKEST POINT God’s will is the most important element in a person’s life. God has a purpose for every life. God had a purpose for Samson’s life, but in spite of God’s warnings, Samson’s sinful appetites took over. His rebellious nature caused him to turn his back on God. When God said, “Don’t do […]

A Struggle Of Purpose Judges 13:1-23 There was a man in Old Testament times who experienced a tragic defeat due to the deception of the enemy. His name was Samson. His dramatic and true story is found in the Bible in Judges 13-16. Samson was born at a time when Israel needed a deliverer. In […]

Taking Captivity Captive Philippians 2:5-11 When Jesus arose from the grave and ascended into heaven, He disarmed powers and authorities, including Satan and all the evil spiritual forces of this world. The Greek word for “disarmed” means “stripped.” Like a conquered army being stripped of its weapons and armor, Satan and his horde of demons […]

THE STRONG MAN Jesus, speaking of Satan and His power over him, said: “When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armor wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils” (Luke 11:21-22). In these […]

Don’t be deceived — in this world we are going to face persecution. Jesus told His disciples: Be Restored, Strong, Firm, and Steadfast A servant is not greater than his master — is not superior to him. If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they kept My word and obeyed My teachings, […]

SIFTED LIKE WHEAT The apostle Peter was not deceived concerning Satan’s power. He knew what it meant to wrestle with the powers of darkness. He knew what it was like to be tested and tried. He knew what it was like to be involved in one-on-one combat with the enemy. Jesus had warned him, “Simon, Simon, […]

SATAN IS LIMITED Satan wants us to believe that he has been given unlimited power in the world, but he is a liar. Satan is not a free agent. God has not turned this world over to him to do whatever he desires to do. God is in control, not Satan. God has a Master […]

THE EARTH IS THE LORD’S The position God has planned for His chosen people to take is not that of weak, cowardly soldiers running in defeat. As we approach the coming Day of the Lord, the position God has planned for us to take is marching forward, conquering an enemy that has already been defeated. […]