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, …
(Luke 12:48 ESV) Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more. It’s not what we have that counts. It’s how we use what we have that is the issue. We are in a position of trust. Therefore we must …
Luke 1:39-45 By Pastor Mike Sanders When we come to the Scriptures we realize that faith is the essence of the Christian life. The Apostle Paul said in (Galatians 2:20 KJV) “…the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for …
By Pastor Mike Sanders Helen keller was once asked, “what would be worse than being born blind?” she replied, “to have sight without vision.”[1] what is vision? Vision is seeing it before you see it. Chuck swindoll defines vision as, “the ability to see god’s presence, power and plan in spite of the obstacles.”[2] vision …
John 17:1-26 Someone once said, “There is nothing more you can do until you have first prayed.”How true that is when it comes to raising our children in the 21st Century. Let me give you some practical suggestions on How to pray for our children & grandchildren. Pray that they will share in His life. …
