The preaching that this world needs most is sermons in shoes that are walking with Jesus Christ.
From Romans 6:4: “Therefore we were buried with Him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.”
D. L. Moody (1837-1899), also known as Dwight Lyman Moody, was an American evangelist and Christian teacher. He is frequently credited with inspiring modern mass revivalism.
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Life’s wilderness breathes–this dark, lonely place
Falling away with sin, feeling disgraced
Searching for hope’s light, weary of darkness
Shame and guilt unmask tracks, never erased
Coming to this place, filled with prickly thorns
Plowing straight through, left bloody and battered
Searching for new hope, never forgotten
This harsh life’s future, forever shattered
Ominous clouds loom over horizon
Lightning strikes, temple curtain torn in two
Searching for life’s fresh start, to be reborn
Plodding into darkness, absent of clues
Deserving life’s worst, approaching the Pit
End of time arrives, stop and surrender
Searching for God’s Grace, feeling forsaken
Heavens brighten up, with newfound splendor
Stumbling steps make haste, Eternity waits
From bloody Cross, hope springs from empty tomb
Searching and accepting, come near this Cross
Salvation through Christ, our Father’s heirloom
Jesus beckons, come forward, taking knee
Bring sin’s burdens to the Cross, forever free
From Titus 2:11-13: “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives hat are self-controlled, upright,and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
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If you learn to live in the white light of Christ here and now, judgement finally will cause you to delight in the work of God in you.
From 2 Corinthians 5:10: “For all of us must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may receive due recompense for actions done in the body, whether good or evil.”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
From Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
On our way—
Following
Son of God,
Jesus Christ
On our way—
Witnessing
Faithful hope,
Filled with Christ
On our way—
Confronting
Day’s darkness,
Buoyed by Christ
On our way—
Restoring
Shattered lives,
Praising Christ
On our way—
Quieting
Stormy seas,
Christ as work
On our way—
Conquering
Evil’s foe,
Christ with us
On our way—
Redeeming
Wayward souls,
Christ’s love saves
On our way—
Proclaiming
Thankful hearts,
Blessed Christ
On our way—
Rejoicing
Forever,
Within Christ
From Philippians 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.”
The inspiration for this poem comes from the hymn, “On Our Way, Rejoicing.” Here are the lyrics and music of this beloved song.
From Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Retelling His story
Filling with wonder’s peace
Becoming never old
Rekindling life’s new lease
Witnessing His message
Loving God with whole heart
Grasping forever’s grace
Walking with Lord’s fresh start
Retelling His story
Sitting near empty tomb
Sharing Salvation’s news
Lighting yesterday’s gloom
Tasting His Holy Word
Longing for heaven’s home
Hungering for much more
Breaking chains, free to roam
Retelling His story
Finding Jesus nearby
Seeking new mercy’s grace
Cherishing faith’s bullseye
This inspiration for this poem comes from the beloved hymn, “I Love to Tell the Story.” One of any believers most blessed tasks is to share and tell the story of Jesus Christ. Country singer Alan Jackson is a renowned Gospel singer, and he sings this wonderful hymn. Enjoy.
No matter what you have or don’t have, true wholeness comes from Jesus alone.
From Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
From Psalm 119:1-3: “Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Happy are those who keep His decrees, who seek Him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong but walk in His ways.”
Happiness comes to those
Pursuing Christ, our Lord
Walking in righteousness
His grace brings us on board
Heart’s treasured devotion
Pursuing Christ, our Lord
Following His teachings
Peace sings harmony’s chords
Soul’s consuming passion
Pursuing Christ, our Lord
Hearing His sacred Word
Faith breathes, fully restored
Future hope lights each day
Pursuing Christ, our Lord
Praying darkness shall fade
Trust grows, mercy’s accord
Empty tomb now proclaims
Pursuing Christ, our Lord
Opening heaven’s gate
Resurrection awards
From Psalm 119:159-160: “Consider how I love Your precepts; be gracious to me according to Your steadfast love. The sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous ordinances endures forever.”
From Romans 5:1-2: “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.”
From ancient garden, crying out
Man’s sinful seeds scatter and sprout
Father’s wrath consumes with His fire
Suffering journey to hellfire
Spiritually dead from God
Lives walk in darkness, always flawed
Holy tablets proclaim God’s law
Sin’s frozen nature never thaws
Judgement follows life’s trespasses
Sticking like thickest molasses
Lord’s saving grace seeks better way
Messiah opens new causeway
Jesus steps into this abyss
Unselfish love shall never miss
Hopeless man’s eyes can’t turn away
Drawn to grim, cruel cross, Christ pays
Jesus offers Himself instead
Faith follows this new Living Bread
Father’s amazing grace enters
Salvation breathes life’s new center
From Romans 5:18-19: “Therefore just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man’s act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all. For just as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so through the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.”
Paul spent himself for one purpose only–that he might win men to Jesus Christ. Paul became a sacramental personality; wherever he went, Jesus Christ helped Himself to his life.
From 2 Corinthians 12:15: “I will most gladly spend and be spent for You. If I love You more, am I to be loved less?”
Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.
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Who is this man from Galilee?
Born on a cloudless, starry night
No rooms available at the inn
A feed box becomes His bed
Holy Spirit brings forth this child
Virgin Mary becomes His loving mother
Humble beginning for Christ the King
Nation of Israel burdened by hopelessness
Oppressed under cruel, harsh Roman rule
Waiting for their God fulfilling Messiah
Little do the people really know
God has arrived in their midst
Bringing a way to eternal Salvation
Who is this man from Galilee?
Mary and Joseph care for Immanuel
Angels of God watch over all
Providing wise counsel through Joseph’s dream
Sending the family to Egypt’s safety
Avoiding Herod’s bloody and inhumane wrath
Fulfilling Scripture, God calls His Son
Returning home from the Egyptian lands
A dutiful boy becomes a Nazarene
Learning the worthy trade of carpentry
At twelve, He visits Jerusalem’s temple
Amazing all with His Godly perspectives
Spending time in His Father’s House
Who is this man from Galilee?
Baptized by John at the Jordan
Spending forty days and nights alone
Tempted by the evil one’s craftiness
Facing temptations like any of us
Overcoming and banishing each of them
Materialism, hedonism, and egoism mean nothing
This Nazarene man moves to Galilee
Beginning His ministry with a purpose
Calling out to twelve imperfect men
Take up your cross, follow Me!
God’s Word becomes bread of life
Disciples now fish for lost people
Who is this man from Galilee?
Reaching out to forsaken, sinful people
Performing miracles, left and then right
Preaching the Sermon on the Mount
Turning simple water into wedding wine
Healing the sick and the lame
All signs of His glory with God
Feeding the 5,000 seems truly impossible
Walking on water before Peter’s eyes
Few can imagine His ultimate fate
Eyes and ears closed and unaware
This man called Jesus brings light
On Resurrection Day, fulfilling God’s promise
The world now knows Jesus Christ!
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