New Hope Bible Church in Lewiston, Maine - commentary

My brothers, these things ought not to be so.

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:59:10 -0600

A James 3 story.

"From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so." James 3:10

How does one honor his benefactor?

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:55:44 -0600

"What shall I render to the LORD for all his benefits to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD" (Psalm 116:12-13; ESV)

What can we possibly give to God that he does not already have? He blesses us so richly, how can we honor him without insulting him by attempting to be his benefactor?

What is the best way for a dinner guest to praise the cook? Isn't it to ask for seconds? I believe this is what the Psalmist is saying in Psalm 116. As Christians, we are consumers of the continual flow the incalculable blessings of God through his river of grace to us.

Jesus fights spiritual battles for us

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:24:44 -0700

This is a powerfully moving skit depicting how Jesus fights for us.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12)

"...They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the LORD. (Jeremiah 1:18-19)