“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8 The enemy has been lying to you. The crazy part about these lies are, you have started to believe some of them. Listen, when we are most vulnerable in life is … More Don’t Let the Enemy Lie To You!
This past Sunday I preached on the Holy Spirit. My sermon points were: Who or what is the Holy Spirit? The Role(s) and Work(s) of the Holy Spirit and the Commissioning and Receiving of the Holy Spirit. I wanted to share the teaching with you. Maybe you have had questions about the Holy Spirit or … More The Power Within
Have you ever wronged a person, broke someone’s trust, ruined a friendship and desperately wanted them to forgive you? If you have, do you remember how guilty, shameful and disgusting you felt after the decision you made? In that moment, I am sure you questioned if the person would ever forgive you. There have been … More #TGIF – Thank. God. I’m. Forgiven.
“And to all who were written in the genealogy—their little ones and their wives, their sons and daughters, the whole company of them—for in their faithfulness they sanctified themselves in holiness.” – 2 Chronicles 31:18 Imagine being apart of a genealogy that is remembered for their faithfulness to their God, to their family, and to … More Sanctify Yourself in Holiness
Me – ology, although this is not a real word we will use it anyway to make a point. Ology, is a branch of knowledge or better known as the study of something. So, putting “Me” in front of “Ology” life becomes all about oneself. Now, lets bring in the Gospel. The Gospel, the good … More The Gospel Became All About Me
Throughout high school, abstinence wasn’t an option for me. At least, it seemed to be this way. Purity was something that was never talked about. The only time people were saving themselves was for the “right” person, sweet 16’s, prom nights and until you fell in love. I became abstinent at the age of 17. … More Abstinent But Not Pure
Recently I was having a conversation with a good friend of mine. We were talking about how hard it can be to be a Christian in the day and age we live in. We shared how our faith, what we believe, and the history of Christianity is being challenged like never before. Well, at least … More Having Your Faith Challenged
Daily I believe each of us long to have a bit of silence and peace. It seems as the older I get the more I enjoy having quiet time each day. Whether my quiet time comes in the morning, mid day or at night I need a moment to myself. I need time to close … More Daily Solitude
How often do we find ourselves posting selfies after successful events, good sermons we’ve preached, after doing good deeds or even after spending time with our youth? I often have to check myself before I post a photo and ask the question, “Am I sending this to my social networks to praise God or am … More Is God Really Getting the Glory?
“One thing I do brethern; I forget those things which are behind, and look forward to those things which are ahead. I PRESS toward the mark for the prize of the High calling in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:13-14 There are certain times in life where we find ourselves in some rough places. For days, … More Pressing Place
Josh Samarco 