John the Baptist was in prison. Feeling depressed, he sent messengers to Jesus expressing his doubts: “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” (Matt. 11:3). The Lord’s reply includes a unique blessing.
Speaking the Truth in Love
Speaking the Truth in Love
Sermons by David Wright (Page 11)
The Bible suggests that the earth is just a few thousand years old. Atheists claim that our planet is 4.5 billion years old. What is the false assumption undergirding the old-earth model?
On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the controversial Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion. But a growing number of Americans now think that abortion on demand is immoral. How can we persuade even more people to see abortion for what it really is?
God expects us to listen to his word. We understand and accept that. But we also expect him to listen to us when we really need help. So why do our prayers sometimes seem to fall on deaf ears?
Paul sums up the preacher’s task in just six words: “Do the work of an evangelist” (2 Tim. 4:5). A preacher has the responsibility and joy of bringing the good news to anyone and everyone who will listen
The Bible consists of 66 books written by 40 authors living at various times over a period of 1,600 years. And yet the Bible tells one coherent and beautiful story, a story that gives strong evidence for the inspiration of the scriptures.
The political environment in the U.S. is becoming hateful and violent. It’s very disturbing. What’s going to happen to us? In 551 BC, the prophet Daniel had a vision that still communicates a reassuring message all these years later.
When something goes wrong, is it our first inclination to get irritated? If we yield ourselves to the Spirit of Christ, he will teach us patience (Gal. 5:22-23).
It’s tempting to think that life is pointless. I’m just one person. Can I possibly make a difference in the world? In his parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus says an emphatic yes (Luke 10:25-37).
Daniel prayed three times a day, even though his life was seriously threatened by corrupt colleagues. In circumstances like that, why should anyone pray and even give thanks to God? Isn’t it plain that prayer doesn’t really do any good?