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By: Dr. Mike Jones SPIRITUAL WARFARE 2016 - OUR WEAPONS Starting the New Year off, it is always a good thing to learn as much as possible about warfare, to combat the wiles of the Devil, that he has in store for God's people. "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to

By: Dr. Mike Jones The Flesh Versus The Spirit Galatians 5 talks about our LIBERTY in Christ as Christians: but he also warns us of the problems we will have in the Flesh. We’re not to use our liberty as an opportunity for the flesh - Galatians 5:13; but to beware of being consumed by one another - Galatians 5:15. So, how can we avoid the destructive nature of the flesh? The Apostle Paul tell us in versus16-18: We must walk in the

By: Dr. Mike Jones A Generous Church Theme: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, “But this [I say], He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God [is] able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all [things], may abound to every good work:

By: Dr. Mike Jones Throughout history mankind has had fascination with Eagles, known as the king of the birds. Roman Legions (about 6,000) marched under the silver and gold emblem of Eagles. Egyptians used the Eagle as a symbol of victory! Here in America, our founding fathers put the Eagle on our national seal and on our money. Eagles can weigh as much as 14 pounds and have wing spans measuring seven to eight feet. Turbulent winds don't affect them. Eagles in the

By: Dr. Mike Jones The defining character trait that scripture implies that Jesus wants to see in all His disciples is Humility. Throughout sacred scripture, when you don’t see the actual word “Humility” in the text, it is implied: Turn to St. Luke 17:1-5; “Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and

By: Dr. Mike Jones Many people see Christmas as a time to think of the baby Jesus in a manger. And in a humbling manner, there’s nothing wrong with that thought process: but the central truth of the Christmas story is this: God wrapped Himself in human flesh as an infant, in a manger. So, this Christmas, let’s think of the great truths of the Incarnation. It’s remembering the birth of Christ and the mystery of the Incarnation, that’s found in 1

By: Dr. Mike Jones As we approach the ending of another year, for Christians, nothing touches the heart of God more, than to see His children showing the God-centered gratitude, that our Lord demands and deserves; a sincere form of appreciation for who He is and for what He has done through us and for us. This month, we know it best as Thanksgiving, a time of expressing profound gratefulness for His tender mercies, comfort, and spiritual guidance. So, this Thanksgiving, in the

By: Dr. Mike Jones A noted Bible scholar once said, "Many Christians suffer today from ecclesiastical schizophrenia. On the one hand they are urged by pastors to withdraw from worldly associations and activities; and on the other to proclaim the gospel to pershing people. It is impossible to do both." Our Lord made a statement that must have had the disciples scratching their heads. "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves." What a weird statement, because the

By: Dr. Mike Jones The Word of God ‘COMMANDS’ us to forgive one another, as expressed in Matthews 6:14-15, “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” And some attempt to forgive with a grudging heart, when Ephesians 4:32 says, “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.” Number

By: Dr. Mike Jones What comes to mind is how scripture talks about the stature King Saul, how he was the most handsome man in Israel - head and shoulders above everyone else (1 Samuel 9). And how the Prophet Samuel was sent to anoint David as the new King, and saw his brother Eliab, and thought, "Surely this must be the one!" He quickly learned that God's measure of a person was totally different than man's (1 Samuel 16). So as