“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17 Yesterday, we discussed the anger test in Samson’s life. Today’s test goes hand-in-hand with that test as there is a direct correlation between the two. The next test we will examine is the relationship test. How did Samson do with his relationships? Terribly. His … Read more
1 Kings 19:19 – So he departed from there and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen in front of him, and he was with the twelfth. Elijah passed by him and cast his cloak upon him. At just the right time, at one of Elijah’s lowest points, God … Read more
1 Kings 19:14 – He said, “I have been very jealous for the Lord, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.” After a very public … Read more
This is an excerpt from our new book “Real Romance: Sex in the Song of Songs”. To purchase the book, click here, and to access the sermon series that accompanies these devos and this book, click here. Song of Songs 1:4 – How right they are to adore you! In every romantic relationship, there comes … Read more
Luke 23:34 – And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. The stories of forgiveness we see throughout the Bible, and in our own lives on this earth, are mere shadows of the forgiving act Jesus Christ did for us on the … Read more
Romans 16:14 – Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them. The cool thing in this part of the passage is a list of men who are doing ministry together, shoulder-to-shoulder. Women and men build their relationships differently – you probably have noticed this. Women build their relationships face-to-face. For … Read more
In Romans 14, Pastor Mark preaches on the fact that most of the time, as a church family, relationships are more important than disagreements and that we as believers should look up to Him, not down on them.
This sermon from Pastor Mark based in Romans 12:9-21 could be considered a string of short “tweetable” quotes from Paul on how to treat others honorably and live among people in a Godly way.
This talk from Real Men from Romans 3 tells that one key to blessing is to plant and root yourself in Christ and among men who are on the same track.
Romans 1:6-7 – …including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ours is a very lonely world. There is no shortage of people, but there is a shortage of deep meaningful … Read more
Romans 1:1-5 – …the gospel of God which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ … Read more
Romans 1:1 – Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God. In our culture, being a servant is a role to avoid rather than aspire to. We delegate tasks and hire people to do things to serve us. Those who work a job in the … Read more