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David, despite his difficult life filled with trials was able to rejoice in some of the things that were certain in life, things that he (and we) could count on.

Measuring progress is an important factor in the success of any enterprise. However, we tend not to do this is in our spiritual lives.

When I was a boy growing up in the Catholic church, the nuns and priests used to teach us the 7 cardinal sins. They taught us that from these sins came all others.

One of the most popular devotional songs is the one that asks God to "Make me a servant." The melody is beautiful and the words pierce through to the very core of the character of Jesus and the Christian faith. When we sing this song do we know what we are asking?

Recently, as I reviewed my day in prayer, the Lord revealed a sinful condition in my soul. At first I was ashamed to admit it, but as I accepted the truth, I realized that God's admonition is a wonderful thing because it yields so many benefits.

In Matthew 5:44, Jesus tells His disciples that they should "pray for those who persecute you."

In the book of Ezekiel, the Lord rebukes Jewish leaders for abandoning their role as spiritual shepherds over the nation. He says, "I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one." Ezekiel 22:30

Mike Cope, in his book Holy Hunger, describes two barriers that Christians face in satisfying their holy hunger for God and results in their spiritual death.

There is an interesting and sad phenomenon that aid workers serving in famine stricken countries observe. They noted that some of the people, when they realized they were running out of food and left their homes and shelters in search for nourishment and found food depots set up by foreign nations...

Ever notice that surrendering to the Lord is a slow process? It usually begins with an admission that He is God, and you are not, something fairly obvious to the casual observer but...

It seems that we often overlook the true rewards of what the Bible refers to as repentance. The scriptures extol the virtues of faith, perseverance and the doing of good, but upon careful reading we find that repentance can be the most valuable of all the spiritual exercises.

I watched him sit on the bench for most of the game. His eyes looked pleadingly at the coach every time he came near. Just a chance to play coach, his eyes said, just one time at least.

Peter and the Apostles were not only witnesses of the resurrection (and serve as this for every generation of believers in this way), they also served their generation and nation as witnesses that the people were guilty of killing the Messiah. They were the conscience of their nation and their generation.

In I Peter 5:8, the Apostle Peter warns his readers concerning the devil. He says that the devil prowls like a roaring lion seeking to devour and he seeks and knows where to find us in order to devour us.

A quick introduction to Mike and how to use this series of devos.

Back in the seventies the heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali used to provoke his opponents by proclaiming "I am the greatest." It seems that Ali knew that deep down inside many of us thought this about ourselves but few would have the gall or the skills to actually say it in public.

Human Resources people tell us that the first step in motivating employees to better service is by showing them how their job fits in to the company's overall objectives. The idea is that if they understand the "big picture" and what part they play, they will work more intelligently and therefore more profitably and creatively.

Christians never quit God in a single day. Oh, some give up the faith suddenly at times because of a great tragedy in their lives but these are the exceptions. No, the way that most Christians lose their faith is through "drifting".

One of the most difficult things to do at times is "nothing". We are people of action and if things do not happen, we make them happen.

One of the most difficult things to experience in life is rejection. And one of the most painful rejections is when your family rejects you because of your faith. Jesus knew this kind of pain because both His family and community rejected Him and His teachings.

Mike contrasts some of the things that are always changing with those that never do.

Christians pursue and define success differently than those not guided by their faith in Jesus Christ.

Mike reviews the various ways that God calls each Christian at one time or another in life.

As parents, we sincerely want our children to be faithful but sometimes because of our misconceptions of what Godly parenting ought to be, the exact opposite takes place.

This sermon outlines some of the attitudes Christians need to cultivate in order to promote unity and peace within the church. (Ephesians 4:31-5:2)

This lesson examines the use of power by God and its misuse by angels and mankind. (Colossians 1:15)

In this lesson, Mike compares the liberating practice of Christianity to the suffocating legalism of Islam. (Galatians 5:1)

One of the overlooked factors that contribute to the mindless gun violence we have experienced in this nation is low self-esteem. In this lesson, Mike explores the roots and connection between this condition and the depraved acts recently committed by young shooters.

Using only quotations from Jesus, this lesson outlines what the Lord Himself taught about salvation. (II John 1:9)

In the story of the prodigal son, we see the intimate, human ways that God, our Father, loves us. Ways that we as humans can understand and relate to ─ ways that a father loves a son. (Luke 15:11-32)

This lesson examines the most important thing in the world. You may think it is family, health, happiness and all of these are very important but more important than these is the Church. (I Peter 2:9-10)

The resurrection of Jesus remains the single most volatile and important event of our age. (Romans 1:3-4)

In this sermon, we examine the portrait of an ideal woman designed by God and revealed some 3,000 years ago in Solomon's book of Proverbs. (Proverbs 31:10-31)

In this sermon, Mike reviews a spectacular failure in Aaron's life and how God used this to prepare him for one of the most important roles in Jewish history. (Exodus 32:1-24;40:12-16)

This sermon examines the character and faith of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus.

A look at spiritual characteristics and virtues that cannot be developed simply by self-denial. (Isaiah 58:1-12)

The second part of this Kingdom theme examines the timeless role that the Kingdom plays here on earth and the source of its power to affect the lives of both the people who are in the kingdom and those who are outside of it. (Matthew 28:1-20)

This sermon traces out the various features of God's Kingdom that separate it from every other organized body here on this earth, and how it came to be this way. (John 18:33-36)

This sermon examines the circumstances that led Paul to write this beautiful ode to Christian love. (I Corinthians 12:31-13:13)

In this sermon, Mike reviews the timeless spiritual truths that can buffer the storms of change that are challenging this nation.