For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: "I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth." Romans 9:17 NIV

Make no mistake about it, God is in control!

Being a political observer, I have closely been watching the presidential race in the United States. As we move closer

We live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7

The world lives by sight, doesn't it? "Show me a pretty face, and I'll show you a million bucks."

"Show ME the money." "Either put up or shut up."

"Show me what you're made of."

"Let me see for myself."

Ever heard any comments like that? Isn't that our society today? If you can't prove it,

Therefore, let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity...Hebrews 6:1 NIV

Are you ready to grow in Christ?

I personally think Paul was the writer of the Bible book Hebrews. When he writes here that we should leave the elementary teachings about Christ, he is not saying there is anything wrong with elementary truths.

But He took note of their distress when He heard their cry; for their sake He remembered His covenant and out of His great love He relented. Psalm 106:44-45 NIV

The wages of sin is death!

I thought I would remind you of that truth from Romans 3:23. You do remember it, don't you? Oh, yes, we like to remember the whole verse, don't we? The wages

Then the Lord said to Moses, "I will rain down bread from Heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. Exodus 16:4 NIV

The Israelites might have been appropriately called "The Grumblers". Led out of Egypt to escape persecutions and find the Promise Land, God's children never really seemed pleased with their

Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. John 6:11 NIV

In the Old Testament, as we saw yesterday, God supplied His people with manna. They were hungry and He gave them something to eat. Here is a New Testament example of the same thing; God providing

When they found Him on the other side of the lake, they asked Him, "Rabbi, when did you get here?" Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you saw miraculous signs but because you ate the loaves and had your fill." John 6 25-26 NIV

As we saw yesterday, Jesus had taken the fives loaves of bread and two fish and

Then Jesus declared, "I Am the bread of life. He who comes to Me will never go hungry, and he who believes in Me will never be thirsty." John 6:35 NIV

The declaration we geared up for last week as we looked at the Bread of Life is here! Jesus is the Bread of Life!

In the Old Testament passage in Exodus, in the New Testament passage in John,

And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for Him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5:15 NIV

Why do you serve Christ? Who are you trying to please with the way you live your life?

I must confess. There was a time when I enjoyed receiving recognition from my service for Christ. I was

Therefore, is anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

Do you feel like a new creation today? Sometimes we don't. Circumstances of life sometimes try to cloud our view so that we won't recognize the awesomeness of being a new creation. Yet, God's Word is true! If you are in Christ,

So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 2 Corinthians 5:16 NIV

If Christ died for us, and if we now live for Him, then our view of others has to change. No longer do we see people through the world's eyes, but since Christ now lives within us, we see others