PROVERBS 31:10-31BY: PASTOR MIKE SANDERS There is no adequate pen or adequate words to express how much we owe our mothers for their hard work, good words, and loving deeds. Without taking away the joys, rewards, and those extra special moments of motherhood, the daily tasks of motherhood can be grinding! Washing mounds of laundry; …
1st Peter 1:3-5People today are searching for hope amid financial struggle, amid personal despair, and family tragedy. The world knows only of a dying hope. The Bible says, “Such are the paths of all who forget God; the hope of the godless shall perish” (Job 8:13 ESV). In Contrast, believers in Christ have a living hope. …
Guidelines to a Meaningful Marriage1 Corinthians 7:2-40 The following, classified ad, appeared in the Rocky Mountain Newspaper in Denver, Colorado. Will trade. Will trade my non-cooking and non-shopping wife with attitude problem for one Super Bowl ticket. No Indian givers. Call Jim,762-1000. Hurry! Jim claimed that he wasn’t kidding, although he was known to play …
LUKE 2:8-18 When Jesus was born people from all walks of life came to see Him. The keenest minds of all of the ages have been those who have humbly bowed at the manger of the Lord Jesus Christ.The shepherds came and they represent the simple, common, ordinary people who are drawn to this baby …
By: Pastor Mike Sanders The story is told of a dad who took his son on a fishing trip. A window was rolled down slightly and a bee buzzed his way into the car. The little boy was frightened and grew more agitated as the bee flew around the interior of the car. Moments later …
LUKE 18:1-8 BY: PASTOR MIKE SANDERS, THE OPEN DOOR CHURCH They did not have a clue as to the where-about of their wayward son. They asked for prayer during the service. Many began to ask God to prick the heart of the young man immediately and cause him to return home. As they prayed, the …
By: Pastor Mike Sanders(Philippians 4:19 KJV) But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. A young man from a wealthy family was about to graduate from high school. It was the custom in that affluent neighborhood for the parents to give the graduate an automobile. “Bill” …
ACTS 1:6-8 Several years ago, all of America and the world were appalled over newspaper reports regarding public apathy and indifference toward people in trouble. For instance, there was the case of 28 year old Kitty Genovese, who was stalked by a man in Kew Gardens, New York and stabbed to death. The victim was …
The Corinthian Christians had not learned the virtue of humility in their life. This is why the Apostle stressed in (1 Corinthians 4:6 NKJV) “…that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other.” I think Christianity would benefit greatly if there were more humble individuals in both pulpits and pews. I …
Someone once said, To live above, with saints we loveWill certainly be glory.To live below, with saints we knowWell, that’s another story! This little poem reminds us of how difficult it can be to live with good people. Every day you encounter many different kinds of people. Some are very delightful, some are very difficult, …
