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Whitefield: How To Hear Sermons

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 / kevinneilsanders / Leave a comment

George Whitefield once gave a sermon about hearing sermons. His text was Luke 8:18, “Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who had not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away.”  After exhorting his hearers to listen to … Continue reading Whitefield: How To Hear Sermons

Give Jesus To Your Kids

June 20, 2019June 21, 2019 / kevinneilsanders / 1 Comment

I’ve been a Dad for over 10 years now. Which means I know just enough to know that I don’t know very much.  One thing we have always aimed to do with our kids is to give them Jesus; to bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4).  While I’ve … Continue reading Give Jesus To Your Kids

God’s Grace | Your Motive For Obedience

June 16, 2019 / kevinneilsanders / Leave a comment

From The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification: Growing in Holiness by Living in Union with Christ by Walter Marshall: God always encouraged his people to live holy lives because of the grace he has given to them. This means you must first receive and believe the gospel in your own heart. If you do not do … Continue reading God’s Grace | Your Motive For Obedience

What The Ascension Means For Us

June 13, 2019June 14, 2019 / kevinneilsanders / Leave a comment

The Ascension of Jesus into heaven is a neglected doctrine. In most gospel presentations I've heard- the life, death, resurrection, and even the return of Jesus are explained. But what is he doing now? Why did Jesus leave in the first place? Tim Chester and Jonny Woodrow put it this way, “The ascension seems a bad … Continue reading What The Ascension Means For Us

True Faith | Feeding on Christ

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 / kevinneilsanders / Leave a comment

The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification: Growing in Holiness by Living in Union with Christ by Walter Marshall is a treasure trove of biblical truth on how Christians grow in obedience by the power of the gospel, not by their own strength. This little known book was originally published in 1692. Bruce H. McRae updated the … Continue reading True Faith | Feeding on Christ

Lessons From The Worst Missionary Ever

June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 / kevinneilsanders / Leave a comment

The Book of Jonah is a great example of brutal biblical honesty. The Prophets were revered godly leaders, often known for their boldness. Jonah was cowardly, showed extreme prejudice, pride, fear, and unrighteous anger. Yet God pursues this wayward prophet in His grace and uses him to deliver the people of Nineveh from judgment. So … Continue reading Lessons From The Worst Missionary Ever

What Makes Heaven Heaven

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 / kevinneilsanders / Leave a comment

French scientist and mathematician Blaise Pascal died on August 19, 1622, at 39 years of age. When he died a piece of parchment was found sewn into the lining of his jacket. The parchment included a written account of a deep experience of joy 8 years prior to his death: Year of grace 1654, Monday … Continue reading What Makes Heaven Heaven

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