by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Jun 8, 2017 | Weekly Words
When Saul had taken the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, against the Ammonites, against Edom, against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines. Wherever he turned he routed them. And he did valiantly and...
by Pastor Jim Fikkert | Jun 6, 2017 | Weekly Words
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. | 1 Peter 5:6-7 I used one of my favorite phrases again this week: humble confidence. This concept is...
by Pastor Jim Fikkert | May 31, 2017 | Weekly Words
For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became FOOLS, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling...
by Pastor Jim Fikkert | May 23, 2017 | Weekly Words
Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. | Hebrews 9:15 After service Sunday,...
by Pastor Jim Fikkert | May 17, 2017 | Weekly Words
And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. | 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 I was reminded in a...
by Pastor Jim Fikkert | May 15, 2017 | Weekly Words
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take...