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October 11, 1981 John 15:16 "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit" (John 15:16). On the day after the night in which Jesus spoke these words to the eleven and to you, Glen, he laid himself down on the cross and bought you with his blood. You are ... Read More

One of the most remarkable statements of the Bible is the term “in Christ.” Never has so much been said, inferred and contained in so brief a statement as this. While many emphasise the “imitation” of Christ the Bible emphasises the reality of being in, or dwelling in, or abiding in, Christ out of w... Read More

The Lord Jesus put special emphasis on loving our brothers and sisters. Jesus prayed in the garden to His Father; “that all of them may be one, Father, just as You are in Me and I am in You. May they also be in Us so that the world may believe that You have sent Me.”1037 Jesus gives the purpose for ... Read More

There is a great need in the body of Christ for consistent reading of the Holy Scriptures in their entirety, book by book, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. In this case we are encouraging a chronological reading of the Scriptures. Most of the confusion is created when certain teachers, groups, or... Read More

Times Square Church Pulpit Series How Not to Come to God! By David Wilkerson January 30, 1995 I believe that most people who call themselves by God's name have learned to go to Him in their time of need. Indeed, most Christians believe in the necessity of prayer. Many seek the Lord diligently, comin... Read More

Inspiring And Maintaining Our Personal Witness -- Dr. Peter Masters How can we encourage and inspire one another to witness? Here are some of the biblical themes which should always challenge us. A Matter Of Conviction Personal witness must be a matter of conviction with us. All the personal witness... Read More

Power For Praying and Working (With Christ in the School of Prayer) By Andrew Murray “Verily, verily I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in My Name, that will... Read More

Reaching For Excellence By Gary Higbee It takes a special measure of dedication to be excellent. This is particularly true of the Christian life. Excellence in Christianity does not happen by accident. It requires commitment and strong motivation. Yet every Christian has this high calling --the call... Read More

The Believer’s Union With Christ By Theodore H. Epp Do we realize that God desires all men to be saved? His heart’s desire is that none should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). This great fact cannot be questioned, but it does raise this question: “Why are there not more p... Read More

Why Do We Become Quitters In Prayer? By Armin Gesswein One thing is clear from Scripture: God loves to answer prayer. He works overtime to get us to believe that. Too often we believe Him to a point, and then quit. There is nothing which we start and quit more than prayer. Why do we do that: quit sh... Read More