Comfort and Encouragement
The Floods May Come, But God Stands Sure
by Bob Graham (Feb 5 2012)
Series: Psalms Study
Psalm 93 is short, but its message is vital! The Lord reigns, He always has. He is clothed with majesty and strength. And the floods come, they often will, and every one of us will experience them in one way or another. But the good news is that God is mightier than the floods. His Word if very sure, His character is very pure, and He allows the floods of life so that we, His people might be purified on the other side of our floods in life.
Trust God Alone
by Bob Graham (May 8 2011)
Hebrews 13:5-6 Contains a wonderful promise that is at the heart of five encouraging exhortations. When we understand the fact that our ever-living God has made us an unconditional promise regarding His never-ending presence and His ever-loving acceptance we can find strength to avoid the sin of covetousness, we can find contentment in His provisions, and confidence in His assistance to resist the debilitating fear of men. All of this hinges upon the understanding that the Lord will never leave us nor forsake us.
The Seven "No Mores" of Heaven
by Bob Graham (Dec 5 2010)
Heaven is a glorious place. The Apostle John chose to describe it in an unusual way - not by what we would see, but by what we would not see. Our sin cursed earth has many problems; problems we will be most happy to part with when we leave here and go to be with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. May these truths encourage you to look forward to your glorious future, and may they compel you to share it with those who are not yet on their way.
God's All-Sufficient Grace
by Bob Graham (Sep 19 2010)
The Apostle Paul experienced what he referred to as a "thorn in the flesh". We don't know what it was, but we do know it was not what he wanted. He besought the Lord three times and received an amazing answer to his prayer: an answer that involved three key words (1) grace (2) glory and (3) gladness. This message describes the relationship each has to the other and what they all have with regard to God's miraculous intervention in our lives.
Psalm 46 - Be Still and Know that I Am God
by Bob Graham (Aug 22 2010)
Series: Psalms Study
We live in a world full of trouble, and from time to time we find ourselves in the midst of it. The psalmist provides timeless truths for troubled souls. Trouble is not without purpose. God, like a skilled surgeon allows trouble to assist Him in the process of perfecting His people in the presence of their unsaved neighbors that He might be eventually be exalted. Our deliverance in times of trouble lies in the discipline of being still that we might recognize the power, the presence and the purpose of God.
Lord, I Need Help - Quick!
by Bob Graham (Mar 7 2010)
Series: Psalms Study
David is in trouble and he needs help quick. There is no time for formalities, no time for rhetoric, just raw need. This Psalm is a passionate prayer filled with meaningful instruction. Let us examine the words of this godly man as he comes face to face with desperation.
Going Through a Storm with the Lord
by Bob Graham (Feb 28 2010)
Jesus led His disciples right into the midst of a fierce storm in the night. What was He trying to do? Was there any correlation between the activities of the day and the storm in the night? This passage linked to its context lends some additional insight to an already amazing demonstration of the awesome power of our Lord over the natural elements.
A Life Poured Out For Thee
by Bob Graham (Feb 21 2010)
When Mary took the alabaster box of precious ointment and anointed the head of Jesus, the Lord gave an amazing commendation for her deed of devotion. Each of us have something very precious as well, and we would do well to pour it out unto the Lord. If and when we do, we can take something that was temporal and give it eternal value.
What Joseph Finally Understood
by Bob Graham (Jan 24 2010)
Joseph experienced his share of injustice as a young man; and though he never turned his back on God, there was a time when he did not understand. Then, about 22 years later, it all became clear, he began to see the BIG picture. God is painting a BIG picture on the canvas of our lives as well. This message provides several insights for those times when we just don't understand.
Care Enough To Pay Attention
by Bob Graham (Jan 3 2010)
We live in a busy world that places a high premium on productivity, consequently we are under the gun to get more and more done, faster and faster. Urgent things clamor for our time and important things are left unattended. One of the greatest casualties in this scenario is our relationships. People we love, and people who love us need our attention, and we must care enough to pay attention to them. This message offers some very practical ways to pay attention to those we love.
The Awesome Answers of An Almighty God
by Bob Graham (Oct 4 2009)
Series: Psalms Study
The Psalmist refers to the Lord as "Thou that hearest prayer" and then praises the Lord for awesome ways He has answered in righteousness. He illustrates this through the evidences of God's mighty power manifested in the creation and among the natural forces at work on earth. This is the One to whom we must bring all our needs. He will answer our prayers, our needs will be met, His righteousness will be manifested and when we step back to see how He has done so; we will be amazed.
With God in the Wilderness
by Bob Graham (Aug 2 2009)
Series: Psalms Study
David went through great difficulties in his wilderness experiences. You don't have to be in the wilderness to have a wilderness experience. God allowed David to go through some heart wrenching experiences so that he might report to us not only where he had been, but how to return to where he needed to be. This Psalm reveals four spiritual disciplines that are essential to help us through our own wilderness journeys.
God Only Is My Salvation
by Bob Graham (Jul 5 2009)
Series: Psalms Study
The Psalmist found a deliverance that was personal, powerful and pivotal in his life; but none of this came until he trusted God exclusively. We are so prone to trust God amid the many options available to us; often God will allow these options to be exhausted as He teaches us the blessing of trusting Him only for our deliverance.