Sermons and Biblical Studies

The desire of love is to give. The desire of lust is to get. Author unknown

There is no such thing as “luck.” It is God’s grace. Author unknown

Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. The Bible, Ruth 1:16 Our loyalty is due not to our species but to God … it … Continue reading “LOYALTY”

Love suffering on Calvary is far greater than love alive with excitement on Mount Tabor. F. Fénelon The love of the Father is like a sudden rain shower that will pour forth when you least expect it, catching you up into wonder and praise. Richard J. Foster A soul enkindled with love is a gentle, … Continue reading “LOVE
FROM GOD”

If physical objects give you pleasure, praise God for them and return love to their Maker… . lf souls please you, they are being loved in God. Augustine of Hippo

Choose to love the Lord your God and to obey him and to commit yourself to him, for he is your life. The Bible, Deuteronomy 30:20 nlt Love to God purifies and ennobles every taste and desire, intensifies every affection, and brightens every worthy pleasure. Author unknown For when love is pure, you consider yourself … Continue reading “LOVE
FOR GOD”

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. The Bible, Romans 12:10 And let us consider one another; to provoke unto love and good works. The Bible, Hebrews 10:24 Everyone who has been born of God must love those who have been similarly ennobled. A.E. Brooke The beloved John in … Continue reading “LOVE
FOR CHRISTIANS”

The one who will be found in trial capable of great acts of love, is ever the one who is doing considerate small ones. F.W. Robertson Love for Christ Thomas Doolittle Love is the everlasting grace that will continue in use and increase, even when other graces will have ceased. Some graces are particularly suited … Continue reading “LOVE
AND SUFFERING”

Love seeketh not itself to please Nor for itself hath any care. But for another gives its ease And builds a heaven in hell’s despair. William Blake

Love is kindled in a flame, and ardency is its life. Flame is the air which true Christian experience breathes. It feeds on fire; it can withstand anything rather than a feeble flame; but when the surrounding atmosphere is frigid or lukewarm, it dies, chilled and starved to its vitals. True prayer must be aflame. … Continue reading “LOVE
AND PRAYER”