by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Aug 10, 2016 | Weekly Words
The idea of giving honor to the earthly authorities is a touchy one, but is something we will be willing to do if we believe that it is for the best possible outcome. On Sunday I said: I am not calling for Christians to blindly follow and support all of the decisions...
by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Aug 10, 2016 | Weekly Words
These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If...
by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Aug 2, 2016 | Weekly Words
“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. | Matthew 5.11-12 This Sunday we...
by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Jul 26, 2016 | Weekly Words
This week we looked at the overwhelming holiness of God. I described it as a blinding light that would blind us if God revealed Himself fully. We never experience God’s holiness in this way, but the Bible gives us a story of someone who did. The prophet Isaiah...
by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Jul 13, 2016 | Weekly Words
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all...
