Worship Is a Lifestyle

David had experienced God’s deliverance repeatedly during his life, and so have we. Such a constant help deserves more than an occasional offering.  Psalm 34 34 I will bless the Lord at all times;    his praise shall continually be in my mouth.2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord;    let the humble hear and be glad.3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me,    and let us exalt his name together! 4 I sought the Lord, and he …

READ MORE

If We Got What We Deserved

While we honestly hope that others receive what they deserve, do we really want that for ourselves? David cried out to God because he was fully aware of his own need for mercy. Psalm 28 28 To you, O Lord, I call;    my rock, be not deaf to me,lest, if you be silent to me,    I become like those who go down to the pit.2 Hear the …

READ MORE

If We Would Just Listen to God

As we rejoice in who God is and remember what He has done, it should often call us to repent of the sins we have committed. Many of our personal struggles could be avoided if we would just listen to God. Psalm 81 81 Sing aloud to God our strength;    shout for joy to the God of Jacob!2 Raise a song; sound the tambourine,    the …

READ MORE

Denying God Leads to Redefining Good

David dismayed the effects that atheism has on a person and on a society. People often deny the reality of God so that they can redefine the commandments of God. Atheist– believes there is “no God” Agnostic– believes there is “no knowledge” to determine if God exists Practical Atheist– denies God with a careless lifestyle Psalm 14 14 The fool says in …

READ MORE

No Shortcuts for the Righteous

David warned worshipers not to envy evildoers when their lives seemed prosperous. We must learn to trust God for His provision and forsake any unrighteous shortcuts during challenging times. Don’t Envy the Unrighteous [Ps. 37:1-11] Don’t envy unrighteous people, because while their present might seem pleasurable, their future is painful (37:2, 8-10). When you delight yourself in the LORD, He gives you the desires …

READ MORE

Restored Strategy

Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Closing Celebration Matthew 28:16-20 As Jesus sent His original followers out with the task to make more disciples, He sends us out the same way today. Our restored strategy must involve a lifelong pursuit of discipleship. As Jesus sent His original followers out with the task to make more disciples, He sends us out …

READ MORE

God’s Grand Plan to Restore

Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 4 Worship Luke 24:13-35 The sacrifice of Jesus was never a Plan B to God’s redemptive work. The entire message of the Bible and the complete history of the world is working towards God’s grand conclusion of restoration. The sacrifice of Jesus was never a Plan B to God’s redemptive work.  The Bible …

READ MORE

Why Was This Wasted?

Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 4 Morning Celebration Mark 14:1:1-11 Jesus is restoring His Creation, and He has invited us to be a part. Any offering given for Jesus should ever be counted as wasteful. Too many believers are giving their best away to lesser pursuits. You will never give Jesus an adequate response if you are worried …

READ MORE

The Turn That Will Decide Your Life

Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 3 Worship John 3:1-18 In our efforts to find restoration, there are many possible paths we could travel. While many voices will entice you to follow, only turning to Jesus will give you the life you were intended to live. There is only one turn that can save your life. You can’t follow …

READ MORE

Who Do You Think Jesus Is?

Fuge Camp at Liberty University – Day 3 Morning Celebration Matthew 16:13-23 While everyone has an opinion of Jesus, we need God’s truth more than we need our opinions. Instead of trying to edit the God of the Bible, we must learn to embrace the God of the Bible. Our culture worships the Wiki God. We want ever so desperately …

READ MORE