(Hebrews 10:24-25 NKJV) And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. What does it mean to be faithful? The root meaning …
Matthew 1:18-25A Sunday School teacher asked her class “What is Christmas a time for?” She got the usual answers—Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, a time to worship God… but then one child raised their hand and answered, “a time for sportsmanship, because you don’t always get everything you want.” We don’t always get what …
Philippians 1:3-8 Understanding the right ingredients is all important! A columnist once wrote in her “hints” column that the best way to cook a moist turkey was to “put a cup of water in the cavity of the turkey, cover with tin foil and bake.” A reader wrote back to complain. “The turkey came out …
As you may know, this year is The Open Door’s 50th Anniversary as a Church, and we want to be sure that we mark this occasion with the recognition worthy of such a milestone.50 years ago, a group of believers met for the very first time not only for a time of Worship together, but …
Matthew 7:1-6 We often hear people say, the Bible says, “Don’t Judge Others.” A press release from Barna stated that, in the 2007 survey, “just 16% of non-Christians in their late teens and twenties said they have a ‘good impression’ of Christianity.” Among young non-Christians, Barna said, most of the perceptions of Christianity were negative, …
Are you facing a situation that demands an immediate decision, but are unsure about what direction to take? The way before you may seem dim, even dark. Perhaps there has been a sudden change in your life, and you are wondering what to do next. One thing remains true in your life; God has a …
The story is told of a fish company who developed a new business plan to ship an exquisite line of Cod directly to their customers. They packed the Cod in water so that the Cod would be alive upon arrival and therefore maintain a fresh taste. One problem – The Cod died en route. The …
Some wives are brutally honest, aren’t they? A man who is driving a car is stopped by a police officer. The man says: “what’s the problem officer?” officer: “You were going at least 75 in a 55 zone.” Man: “no sir, I was going 65.” Wife: “Oh, harry. You were going 80.” Officer: “I’m also …
4 Keys to Effective Evangelism And Missions through the Church Acts 5:12-42 The church has an assignment of gathering in and sending out. This is our responsibility. We cannot neglect this calling, personally or collectively as a church. In order for the church to be effective in evangelizing the community and the world there are …
Out of the cold darkness he came. John Stephen Akhwari, of Tanzania, entered at the far end of the stadium, pains hobbling his every step, his leg bloody and bandaged. The winner of the Olympic marathon had been declared over an hour earlier. Only a few spectators remained. But the lone runner pressed on. As …
