A few days ago I introduced this series of articles. You can read the introduction here. Today let’s talk about the help we need to accomplish the task before us! SPIRIT-FILLING Read Ephesians 5:15-33 The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit is an on-going part of the book of Ephesians. He seals the believer (1:13); He makes…
If you want to have a better marriage, start with your own spiritual life.
A marriage is a wonderful, powerful, and beautiful relationship! Strangely enough, it is also a rather fragile one. It seems that the attack on the institution of marriage is greater than it has ever been. Hollywood makes millions by ridiculing marriages and glorifying everything from pre-marital sexual relations to divorce to adultery. The gay agenda…
It is an understatement to say that we live in a culture that is obsessed with immorality! Adultery and fornication are considered normal to most people, whether practiced in their own lives or enjoyed in their entertainment. Porn use abounds and is increasingly vile. The world around us doesn’t seem to care much, but we…
I feel like I have known the I Samuel 17 story of David and Goliath my entire life! And I never tire of reading it and learning from it. Here are some thoughts from my recent devotions: Ordinary responsibilities often result in extra-ordinary opportunities. David is well known for his shepherding. He is watching the…
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year, primarily because it means that Christmas, my favorite time of the year, is very near. We normally spend Thanksgiving at our home in Florida and finish the week by decorating our home for the Christmas season. This year was different because we spent it in…
Thanksgiving 2019 Dear Pastors, Friends, and Prayer Partners: Happiest of Thanksgivings! Psalm 92:1 – It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High. We give thanks for you who pray for us daily. We give thanks for you who invite us to partner…
I don’t drink alcohol because even the passages that are cited in its favor are not necessarily making that case.
I believe in revival meetings. I am an evangelist and I preach revival meetings 20-30 times every year. My grandfather was saved in a revival meeting. My dad was and so was my brother. I have seen churches dramatically changed because of them and I have been changed because of them as well. Recently I…
Thoughts on “Ministry” and the Call to Preach I believe in ministry! I believe that every believer is spiritually gifted to serve in the ministry of the local church as taught in Romans 12 and I Corinthians 12. I also believe that God gives some men as specific leaders in the work of the ministry…
Pastor/Evangelist Dave Young 