Just Content To Be A Son

Down into Nothingness I experienced the “going down into nothingness.” Now, I am not interested in the dictionary’s definition of nothingness. All I know is that I came to the end of myself—down, down, down into a place of total helplessness. I had struggled long and hard to be obedient to the Lord, striving earnestly to live a holy life and to be pure. I had tried diligently to beat down every passion and lust in my body and mind. I had read many books and listened to many teachers, looking for keys, insights, secrets to living the life of an overcomer. I had wept until there were no more tears. I had walked and prayed, I had knelt and prayed, I had lain on my face and prayed. I had read my Bible until my eyes were weary. I had begged the Holy Spirit to cut off my offending right arm, pluck out my offending right eye, do whatever He had to do to rid me of all besetting sins. I wanted to be a pleasure to my Lord so badly. Then one day I could take it no more. On that day, ...

Kitab suci mempresentasikan sebuah jawaban yang jelas dan sederhana terhadap bencana yang ditimbulkan oleh Adam dan Hawa. Allah akan menunjukkan kebenaran-Nya dan menghakimi dosa-dosa yang dilakukan manusia. Dia akan memperbaiki apa yang telah di rusak oleh manusia dan Dia akan membenarkan apa telah di selewengkan manusia. Kerinduan terdalam untuk sebuah kehidupan yang benar adalah tenaga penggerak di balik kitab suci. Alkitab Perjanjian Lama dan Perjanjian Baru secara esensi, naturnya adalah profetik, ‘’ yang memberitahukan akhir dari mulanya” (Yesaya 46: 10 ESV), menantikan kesudahan dari apa yang salah di taman Eden. “Akhir” dari pewahyuan alkitabiah ini dikemas dalam sebuah peristiwa yang terjadi cuma sekali yang di sebut sebagai “hari Tuhan” ” (Yesaya. 13:6,9; Yehezkiel. 30:3; Yoel 1:15; 2:1,11,31; 3:14; Amos 5:18; Obaja. 1:15; Zefanya. 1:7,14; Zakaria. 14:1; Maleakhi. 4:5; Kis 2:20; 1 Korintus. 5:5; 1 Tesalonika. 5:2; 2 Tesalonika. 2:2; 2 Peter 3:10). Hari yang akan data...

In this message we learn how the disciples felt just before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Pastor Cymbala teaches that all things are possible with Christ. Matt 26:26-35 (NIV) http://btdownloads.edgesuite.net/sermons/2015/2015_06.07.15_Its_Not_Over.mp3 Webcast http://www.brooklyntabernacle.org/media/webcast

What does it take for someone to leave a congregation of people they have loved and served alongside, often for decades?  Why would they suddenly break away from close friends and lifetime traditions to wander into a lonely and uncertain future only to be accused of being selfish, bitter, or rebellious? Except that it generally isn’t sudden at all, and not at all what they had hoped for.  Yes, there came a time when they stopped attending, but none of “The Dones” I’ve met over the past twenty years left easily or suddenly.  In fact most have wrestled with the decision for years in the face of some concern or unmet hunger.  Initially they thought others around them would resonate with their passion, or be grateful if they identifie a problem that needed attention. To their shock, they found their repeated attempts to discuss their concerns or hopes fell on unsympathetic ears. Try as they might to bring positive changes, they only meet resistance and eventuall...