Posts by Pastor Mark Purl
Do not be weak in faith!
“And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred year old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah’s womb.” Romans 4:19 KJV I want to talk to you about weak faith. So, what is weak faith? This verse says that Abraham being not weak in…
We’ve been made ALIVE !
“And you hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.” Ephesians 2:1 KJV…….. I like the use of the word quickened here and also in other New Testament passages. The word quickened means to make alive. The reason I like the use of the word quickened is because of the word picture it paints. Have you ever cut your…
Beware of the offense trap!
“Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.” ~ Luke 17:3….. Notice this verse warns us to take heed to ourselves if someone trespasses against us. So why would it say to take heed to yourself? It’s very simple… because of offense. Offense is a very…
Grace For Marriage
“Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.” ~ 1 Peter 3:7…… Peter in this verse, when talking about marriage, speaks about “the grace of life”. There is a grace to…
Redeemed From The Curse!
“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.” ~ Galatians 3:13 KJV………. As you celebrate Christmas this year it would be good to remember that Jesus came to redeem us from the curse. As the Christmas song Joy To The…
Believing Prayer
“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” ~ Mark 11:24 KJV…… Perhaps you’ve seen the sign that says, “Prayer Changes Things”. The truth is it’s not just prayer that changes things, it’s believing prayer that…
Being a Servant of Jesus
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God.” ~ Romans 1:1……. Have you ever thought about what it means to be a servant? Probably not. Most people don’t think of themselves as servants. They’d rather think of themselves being served. No criticism intended,…
True Happiness !
“You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness: therefore God, Your God has anointed you with the oil of gladness more than your companions. ~ Hebrews 1:9……. Millions of people are falling for the lie of the devil that if they wholeheartedly follow God and give up their sin that they will not…
Don’t be moved by others…..
“And with these sayings they could scarcely restrain the multitudes from sacrificing to them. Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there; and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.” ~ Acts 14:18-19……. These two verses are quite a paradox. In verse 18…
He’s Coming Back !
“Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.” ~ Matthew 24:42 KJV…… Ever since the 1970’s I’ve heard people talk about when the Lord is coming. Even today many make predictions on His coming. I even heard one minister say, “I wouldn’t buy any green bananas if I were you.” While he was…