The Hebrew writer revealed one of the most blessed aspects of the work of Christ: “For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted” (Hebrews 2:18). Matthew Shaffer reminds believers of the wonderful privilege we have to pray through our sympathetic high priest, Jesus.
Physical blessings sustain us in life and bring us many comforts, but God warns us not to allow such to become snares. Aaron Studdard exhorts Christians to maintain a proper view of material possessions so we do not fall to the dangers of blessings.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened” (Matthew 7:7-8). The promise of Jesus is clear, thus in this sermon from Marcus Reppert we are admonished to believe in the power of prayer and act accordingly.
Christians must live with the presence of God in mind. Evangelist Glen Osburn reminds us of how prayer and the spiritual realm work together to bring believers protection and help.
The Lord’s desire for Israel was that she be like a great, vibrant fruit tree, well watered by the river of God’s word, but after centuries of ignoring His sacred commandments, the nation become rotten to the core. Evangelist Shahe Gergian reminds us what God does to rotten trees.
Mary of Bethany may seem like a small character in the greater Biblical narrative, but the few verses dedicated to her speak volumes. In this first sermon from the 2019 Tennessee Labor Day meeting, evangelist Nate Bibens admonishes all believers to take upon themselves the spirit of Mary and always be going to the feet of Jesus.