Revelation 13:11-18 Seven Characteristics of the False Prophet

Last updated on: July 20, 2016 at 12:14 pm By Jim Erwin

Revelation 13:11-18 Seven Characteristics of the False Prophet Revelation 13:11-18 Seven Characteristics of the False Prophet is a sermon in the series on Revelation. Ancient tradition spoke of two primeval monsters, which inhabited the ocean depths and the dry land. According to 1 Enoch 60:7–10 Leviathan (a female monster) lived “in the abysses of the ocean,” and Behemoth (the male) occupied a “waste wilderness named Duidain.”1 Since such “mythology” was already known to the authors of the Old Testament, there... Read more

Jehoshaphat’s Leadership Reforms

Last updated on: July 19, 2016 at 2:10 pm By Jim Erwin

Jehoshaphat’s Leadership Reforms July 19, 2016 2 Chronicles 19:1-11 Jehoshaphat was warned by Hanani that his way of leading the nation of Israel was not working (2 Chronicles 19:1-2). So the king goes about reforming his leadership. How does he do that? HOW TO REFORM LEADERSHIP 1. Call people back to God (2 Chronicles 19:4) In order to develop reforms, you have to bring people back to the basics. The basic is coming back to God. 2. Delegate leadership to... Read more

Parenting Without Regret by Jimmy and Laura Seibert

Last updated on: July 17, 2016 at 10:25 pm By Jim Erwin

Parenting Without Regret by Jimmy and Laura Seibert Jimmy and Laura Seibert encourage parenting from wholeness 1 John 1:9 (16). Restoration comes by receiving forgiveness (1 John 1:9) and then extending that same forgiveness to others (Luke 23:34) (24-26). The Seiberts believe in establishing a Biblical worldview in the marriage (27): this includes embracing (1) the power of marriage and being committed to it for life, and (2) the power of agreement. The authors believe that it was important to... Read more

Psalm 15:1-5 The Kind of Christian God Wants Me to Be

Last updated on: July 17, 2016 at 4:28 pm By Jim Erwin

Psalm 15:1-5 The Kind of Christian God Wants Me to Be Psalm 15:1-5 The Kind of Christian God Wants Me to Be is a sermon based on a previous simple thought devotional post I wrote. The book of Psalms also contains at least one such list of ten things that summarize good behaviour (Psalm 15:2–5). This is the main subject of the ten commandments themselves. In that sense, they are not technically laws at all, for they contain no mention... Read more

Revelation 13:1-10 Seven Characteristics of the Antichrist

Last updated on: July 16, 2016 at 7:51 pm By Jim Erwin

Revelation 13:1-10 Seven Characteristics of the Antichrist SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ANTICHRIST IN REVELATION 1. He has a demonic domain (Revelation 13:1-2) “And I saw a beast coming up out of the sea. He had 10 horns and seven heads. On his horns were 10 diadems, and on his heads were blasphemous names.” (Revelation 13:1, HCSB) THREE IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT HIS DOMAIN He is a BEAST When the Bible describes the demonic activity from Heaven’s point of view, they use... Read more

Psalm 133:1-3 How to Live in Harmony

Last updated on: July 11, 2016 at 11:25 pm By Jim Erwin

Psalm 133:1-3 How to Live in Harmony We just celebrated the 240th anniversary of the United States. It was a time of celebration of our unity as a nation. We are e pluburis unum (out of many one). We are a nation that celebrates our unity in diversity. Dr. Tony Evans expresses this unity in diversity in the following way: THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT One of the great experiments when it comes to nationality is the American Experiment. The American Experiment... Read more

The Council of the Gods

Last updated on: July 8, 2016 at 11:30 pm By Jim Erwin

The Council of the Gods July 8, 2016 Year C Psalm 82:1-8 The council of the gods is an idea that exists in many cultures. Some are referred to as a pantheon of gods. Most notable among these cultures, the Greeks, the Romans, the Norse, the Hindu, and the Druids believed that there is a group of “gods” that sit around in heavenly assembly. Whether it is Odin, Zeus, or Vishnu, they all lead a group of supernatural beings in... Read more

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness Exalts a Nation

Last updated on: July 4, 2016 at 2:00 pm By Jim Erwin

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness Exalts a Nation A country takes the initiative to throw off the bonds of tyranny. Letters are written and speeches are made. People promote the notice of breaking away from the control of another country’s laws. An independence movement is afoot. The consequences of which could severe: economic instability, changing allegiances, and possible war. Great Britain has celebrated what was called “Independence Day” this past month on June 23, 2016. The British people voted to leave the... Read more

4 Ways to Praise God’s Works

Last updated on: November 28, 2017 at 5:42 pm By Jim Erwin

4 Ways to Praise God’s Works July 1, 2016 Year C Psalm 66:1-9 The psalm lists four different ways one can praise God’s works. The list may seem self-explanatory. However, it is amazing that I can praise God in these four different ways. These four different ways seem to lead back to each other in praise. I can shout, sing, say, and see. 1. Shout (Psalm 66:1) As part of God’s creation, I am called to shout out to... Read more

Be Careful How You Choose

Last updated on: June 29, 2016 at 10:33 am By Jim Erwin

Be Careful How You Choose June 29, 2016 Judges 9:7-21 It’s an election year again. During the summer months between the primaries and the general election in November, one will hear all kinds of theories and stories about the candidates. People will talk among ourselves about the candidate whether they are a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green, or some other independent. Like other people, I will look at their records, relationships, and requirements. I will take sides and say that “my”... Read more

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