Sons and Heirs Through Christ
December 9th, 2022
Legalism robs the believer of joy because it emphasizes one's adherence to rules rather than the relationship with Christ. ...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
A Vindication of the Doctrine of Justification by Faith
December 2nd, 2022
The Law was given to convict us of sin but never to save us from sin....  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
No Justification Through the Works of the Law
November 25th, 2022
After the vision at the house of Simon the tanner and seeing the Holy Spirit descend on the Gentile household of Cornelius (Acts 10), the Apostle Peter began to eat with Gentile believers, a radical a...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
The Gospel Demands a Complete Sufficiency of Justification through Faith Alone
November 18th, 2022
Christians in America compete today for who can find the most encouraging and uplifting Bible verse or devotional. Ironically, as a shepherd of souls, few verses have been as encouraging to me as Gala...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
Turning From Idols to the Living God
November 11th, 2022
After having to leave Iconium due to persecution, (Acts 14:1-7), the Apostle Paul and Barnabas went to Lystra, where "a man was sitting who was ... lame from his mother's womb and had never walked" (A...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
One Week Fast: Day 6
November 5th, 2022
Have you been redeemed? "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so" (Psalm 107:2)The theme for today's fast is impactful testimony. How do we get the courage to share our testimony with unbelievers? Jesus s...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
The Gospel Brings Joy
November 4th, 2022
After leaving Cyprus (Acts 13:13), the Apostle Paul and his missionary team landed on the coast of modern-day Turkey and stopped in Perga, 12 miles from the coast.  But in the following verse (Acts 13...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
One Week Fast: Day 5
November 4th, 2022
The theme for today's fast is decision making. One of the most asked question of pastors is regarding determining God's will.  When it comes to making decisions, it is not enough to make the right dec...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
One Week Fast: Day 4
November 3rd, 2022
The theme for today's fast is physical healing. The last phrase of Exodus 15:26 is "For I am the Lord who heals you." He created us and He knows how our bodies work. Jesus is referred to as "the Great...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
One Week Fast: Day 3
November 2nd, 2022
The theme for today's fast is spiritual protection. The Lord Jesus taught us to pray, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." The Christian life is fraught with dangers. M...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
One Week Fast: Day 2
November 1st, 2022
The theme for today's fast is obedience. If you ask Christians if they are being obedient to Christ, most will say they are. However, at least in America, the lives of those professing Christ have inc...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
One Week Fast: Day 1
October 31st, 2022
The purpose of the Christian fast is not to earn righteousness for we are saved "by grace . . . through faith . . . not of works, lest anyone should boast" (Eph 2:8-9).  It is purpose to suppress the ...  Read More
by Pastor Stephen Abdo
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