Posts by Pastor Mark Purl (Page 2)
Christ Set Us Free!
“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” ~ Galatians 5:1 NASB………. As we observe Memorial Day this year I’m truly thankful to everyone who gave their life so we can enjoy the freedoms that we enjoy. I’m also thankful to the families who…
The Importance Of God’s Word
“Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction.” ~ Psalm 119:92…….. We should never lose sight of how important God’s Word is to our daily lives. In this scripture David said it was God’s Word that kept him from perishing when he was facing affliction. And if you know anything about…
JESUS is risen! Death is defeated!
“Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” ~ Romans 10:9 Amp…….. For years some liberal theologians have debated the veracity of Jesus’ resurrection. Some have even suggested…
God Loves You!
“Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved.” ~ John 13:23……… The apostle John referred to himself in several scriptures as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” John either had a revelation or he was very arrogant. I believe he had a revelation. I believe he had a revelation…
Being A Mature Christian
“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word, that ye may grow thereby.” ~ I Peter 2:2……… Have you ever pondered the question, “What does a grown-up, mature Christian look like?” I’m sure if you asked different people you’d get a lot of different answers. Some would say it’s the…
Approach The Word Expectantly!
“And He said to them, Be careful what you are hearing. The measure of thought and study you give to the truth you hear will be the measure of virtue and knowledge that comes back to you – and more besides will be given to you who hear.” ~ Mark 4:24 Amp. …….. Did you know that you play a big part in how well you know God and how much…
Our Gift To Jesus….. Be A Living Letter!
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” ~ John 1:14 NKJV………. Jesus is the Word made flesh! You could watch His life and find out what the Word said. He…
Be Thankful!
“Because that, when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” ~ Romans 1:21 KJV…… The Apostle Paul in talking about the downfall of a society listed being unthankful as one of the reasons. Whatever we cease being thankful for will…
Full of The Holy Spirit
“And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness.” ~ Luke 4:1…….. One of the golden nuggets to hearing from God is to stay full of the Holy Spirit. This verse tells us that Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost was led by the Spirit. The closer we stay to God the more apt we…
JESUS is Alive!
“Now if Christ be preached that He rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.” ~ 1 Corinthians 15:12-14 For years there has been a…