On May 27, 2018, Will Power won the 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500. This was his eleventh time in this world-famous race and his first time to win it. Much has been made of this man’s name (and for good reason). May I suggest to you that, while Will Power (the man) may have won the most recent IndyCar race, willpower…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 131)
If you knew of something that was guaranteed “profitable for ALL things,” would that get your attention? Would you investigate it? Would you wonder if there was any reason for you not to jump into it yourself? There is a verse in the Bible that says something “is profitable for ALL things.” What do you think it is? Here it is: “…godliness…
What is your favorite, favorite thing to eat? What food or snack or candy is there that you absolutely cannot resist? What is the one thing that, if someone placed it near you, would immediately grab your attention, lead you to start taking bites, and not stop until it was gone? C’mon! What is it? Does that have any spiritual application? Think…
The claim is often made that as long as you have Jesus then doctrine is not all that important. But the Word of God says, “Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God” (2 John 9). Sounds like doctrine is important! “Charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine” (1 Tim. 1:3). Sounds like a…
It seems to be a growing trend (or maybe I’m just noticing it more). There will be some kind of event at the church building on Saturday–like a seminar, lectureship, singing, service project, funeral, wedding, etc. The event may last for a few hours that Saturday. And here’s the part I want you to consider–there will be some members of the church…
Cruising along at 45 miles per hour one busy Saturday morning, the driver of a white sedan suddenly slammed on his brakes. The car behind him smashed into his rear bumper, causing a chain reaction accident of four vehicles. The day was ruined for a lot of people. When the responding officer questioned the driver about the sudden braking, here was the…
In Galatians 6:5, Paul states that “each one shall bear his own load.” The word “load” was often used to reference something like a backpack that a soldier would be carrying in battle. It is his personal responsibility. It might be a “load,” but he is personally obligated to handle it, and truthfully, he can handle it. We all have those kinds…
One of the most dangerous doctrines taught in denominationalism today is what John Calvin called, “Perseverance of the Saints.” This doctrine asserts that once a person enters into a saved state with God there is nothing that saved person (i.e., Christian) can do to fall from that state of grace. He cannot so sin as to be lost in hell eternally. Once…