Tag Archives: preaching

July 14 – What Do You Know?

Posted on 07/15/2019 by rockyfort

I woke up this morning (July 15) and realized I didn’t write this yesterday. Sundays are so busy for me, I need to get an earlier start and by mid-afternoon, I forget if I don’t have things in front of … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged apologetics, Athens, belief systems, Corinth, crucifixion, difference, human wisdom, Jesus, Paul, persuasion, power of God, preaching, reasonable, relevant, resurrection, speech, Spirit

August 27 – Worth More Than Gold

Posted on 08/27/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 120-122 1 Corinthians 9 “So what reward do I get? This is my reward: that when I tell the Good News I can offer it freely. I do not use my full rights in my work of preaching the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Americans, attack, benefits greater than money, Christians, Corinthians, defend status as apostle, free, full rights, get what you pay for, good news, gospel, Jesus, Joy, King of Kings, material goods, money, Paul, preaching, proclaim gospel for free, retired, reward, right to earn a living, satisfaction, service, suspicious, volunteerism

August 19 – The Contrast Between Godly Wisdom and Human Wisdom

Posted on 08/19/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 103-104 1 Corinthians 2 “My teaching and preaching were not with words of human wisdom that persuade people but with proof of the power that the Spirit gives. This was so that your faith would be in God’s power … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Corinth, Corinthians, crucifixion, eternity long change, foolishness, God's power, Godly wisdom, greatness of God, human wisdom, Jesus Christ, Joy, make sense, mold us into the image of God, moral lectures, Pal, persuade people, persuasion, power to change, preaching, proclamation, proof from the Spirit, responsibility, resurrection, teaching

July 11 – How to Become a Godly Troublemaker

Posted on 07/11/2018 by rockyfort

Psalm 1-3 Acts 17:1-15 “So, many of them believed, as well as many important Greek women and men. But the people in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God in Berea, too. So they came there, upsetting … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged allegiance to God, another king, believe, Berea, Caesar, Christians, elderly, follow Jesus, government, Greek men, Greek women, immigrants, Jason, Jealousy, life devalued, making trouble, Paul, personal responsibility, Philippi, poor, Power, preaching, prisoner, recognize wrong, refugees, riot, Silas, Thessalonians, Thessalonica, turned the world upside down, unborn, Word of God

Getting Rid of Knee Jerk Reactions and Condescending Attitudes

Posted on 05/03/2018 by rockyfort

If you’re a Christian in the Conservative/Evangelical tradition, the idea of women in ministry or church leadership was never really a concern until recent times. We knew “they” didn’t belong because that was the way it had always been. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged A Letter to My Brothers, Beth Moore, Bible, Christian, church leadership, condescension, conservative, Evangelical, feet of Jesus, God, guilt, inclusive, Lori Twichell, mission field, New Testament, Paul, preaching, prejudice, pulpit, shared in church, sinful attitudes, tell God what He can do, women in ministry

January 4 – When Jesus Calls

Posted on 01/04/2018 by rockyfort

“As Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (called Peter) and his brother Andrew. They were throwing a net into the lake because they were fishermen. Jesus said, ‘Come follow me, and I will make you … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Andrew, angels, compelling call, disciples, diverse group, don't miss out, dreams, fishermen, follow Jesus, Galilee, God, good news, healing, itinerant teacher, Jesus, Kingdom of God, knows hearts, Peter, preaching, rejected, Satan, Simon, spectacular entrance, temptation of Jesus, Torah, typical, we must respond

December 13 – “But You Don’t Know My Circumstances”

Posted on 12/13/2017 by rockyfort

Philippians 1:12-30; Ezekiel 19; Isaiah 48 There were severe complications in his birth. Obstetricians used two pairs of forceps during the birth and one of those pairs ended up severing a nerve and causing partial paralysis of his face. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged appeal to Caesar, arrested, birth complications, bored, captive audience, circumstances, complaining, dire situations, false charges, forceps, Gentiles, gospel, greatness of God, guards, imprisoned, in chains for Christ, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jews, live above circumstances, lottery, murder, not a captive, not enough to do, obedient, obstetricians, opportunity, others shared, overcome, palace guard, partial paralysis, Paul, preaching, Rambo, rejoice, Rocky, Roman citizens, Roman prison, severing a nerve, share the gospel, silver spoon, slurred speech, snarling, Sylvester Stallone, terrible circumstances, too cold, too hot, too much to do, wealth can be a problem

July 22 – A Passion For The Call

Posted on 07/22/2017 by rockyfort

1 Corinthians 9; 2 Kings 1-2; Amos 7 There seems to be a new way to judge preaching today. Great preachers are on TV, or podcast, or maybe you can subscribe to his YouTube channel. The church is known as … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged bi-vocational pastors, boast, call of God, Corinth, family, financial problems in church, God's plan, Joy, live from gospel, local church, ministry, ox eats grain while threshing, passion, Paul, podcasts, preaching, preaching with passion, preparation, priests get meat at Temple, proclaim gospel freely, sacrifices, support pastor, TV evangelists, YouTube

October 8 – Focus on the Work

Posted on 10/08/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 111; Numbers 12:1-15; Luke 5:12-16 If you’re a sports fan you have probably seen situations where the best player on the team you root for falls flat in the post season. You might even remark, in disgust, that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged best player, choking, crowd, death on the cross, desperation, fans, focus, God the Son, healing, Jesus, Jesus prayed, Kingdom of God, messiah, overthrow Romans, pray, preaching, press clippings, Son of Man, Son of Mary, sports

December 30 – The Mission

Posted on 12/31/2014 by rockyfort

I realized that I hadn’t posted this yesterday. We began the day with internet problems and then had another interruption in the normal day. Picture at the bottom of the page. Luke 4:31-44; Ezekiel 46-47; Isaiah 65 Actors often have … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged God in a box, God's purpose, God's will, healing, Jesus, Kingdom of God, ministry, Mission, preaching, restored relationships

Tag Archives: preaching

July 14 – What Do You Know?

August 27 – Worth More Than Gold

August 19 – The Contrast Between Godly Wisdom and Human Wisdom

July 11 – How to Become a Godly Troublemaker

Getting Rid of Knee Jerk Reactions and Condescending Attitudes

January 4 – When Jesus Calls

July 22 – A Passion For The Call

October 8 – Focus on the Work

December 30 – The Mission

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