Drowning in the Sea of Self
“But put ye on the Lord Jesus, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts (Romans 13:14).”
Watchman Nee relates a story from one of his experiences as a Christian leader in Communist China. A group of young Christian brothers were gathered together to take a swim in one [...]
Dealing With Difficulty
“Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, after they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. And a vision [...]
Come to Me… and Learn of Me
This article is taken from our audio series called, “Growing Up Spiritually”. The spoken form has been retained throughout. For more information on how to get the complete teaching series on compact disc, please click here.
Jesus says it is the narrow Gate AND the narrow Path that leads to Life, and only a few will [...]
Can You Hear What the Spirit is Saying?
“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left (Isaiah 30:21).”
God desires to confound us that we may learn to listen to Him. Before we are confounded by the Lord we [...]
The Call of the Cross
“And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after Me, is not worthy of Me (Matthew 10:38).”
Are you worthy of the Lord Jesus Christ? Hear what the Lord is saying here. “If you do not take up your Cross and follow Me, you do not deserve Me.”
It is not merely a question [...]
The Blessing and the Breaking
“And it came to pass, as He sat at meat with them, He took bread, and blessed it, and brake and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew Him” (Luke 24:30-31).
There is a simple truth demonstrated in this post-resurrection encounter with Christ. Can you see it?
I [...]
The Beatitudes: A Kingdom Manifesto
“And seeing the multitudes, [Jesus] went up on a mountain, and when He was seated, His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying…” (Mathew 5:1,2).
The Sermon on the Mount, as it is commonly known, begins with what some people refer to as The Beatitudes: “Blessed are…”. What follows is [...]
Back to the Cross
“For I determined to not know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified (I Corinthians 2:2).”
Though Paul had quite a bit of knowledge and many things to say and teach the Corinthians, he determined to become a man of one subject: Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.
We must become foolish in order to [...]
Adjustment to the Government of the Holy Spirit
This writing was transcribed from an audio message. The spoken form has been retained throughout. To listen to the message in its original form, please click here.
“We thank You Lord and praise You for Your Word and for Your Holy Spirit Who gives us insight, illumination, revelation, into the Person of Jesus Christ. Let [...]
The Work God Blesses
“And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said to them, ‘Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth’” (Genesis 9:1).
Every man and woman has a work assigned to them by God. This becomes their purpose, their reason for being on the earth, their calling, their destiny. Abraham had an assignment for his life, [...]
