The year was 1992. The city was Barcelona. The event was the 400m semifinals. The occasion was the Olympics. The man was Derek Redmond. An Olympian gold medalist from Great Britain and perhaps one of the favored runners to win. The runners assembled to their starting points. They positioned themselves. The gun fired and they…
Read more1 Cor. 13 is considered the love chapter in the Bible. It has eight specific references to love. Read 1 Cor. 13:4-8a, 13. As beautiful as this passage is, I personally don’t think it should be considered the love chapter. There are 27 references to love in our text today, and 40 references to love…
Read moreSpiritual warfare is something many people don’t pay much attention to these days. Perhaps the reason why is because some people see a demon behind everything. If they get a red light instead of a red light, they blame it on the devil. If they get Polynesian sauce instead of Chick-fil-A sauce, then the cashier…
Read moreFrances Jane Crosby was born in Putnam County, New York, on March 24, 1820. A doctor misapplied a mustard plaster poultice to her eyes when she was only six weeks old, rendering her totally blind. Throughout her childhood, many could tell she was given a special gift from God. Even though she couldn’t see physically,…
Read moreIn 1941, at the United Gospel Tabernacle Church, Billy Graham preached his first official sermon as a seminary student attending Wheaton College. His simple message about sin and salvation he delivered with much passion would eventually be heard in crusade meetings around the globe. In 1947, Graham preached his first city-wide crusade in Grand Rapids,…
Read moreJust as oil and water repel each other, today’s culture repels the truth about sin. What’s the truth about sin, you ask? The unraveling reality is we are all sinners and destined for the judgment of God. The unwanted truth is God is light and in Him there is no darkness, no sin. None. Nadda….
Read moreHe who has Jesus has hope, and he who has this hope has everything! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/
Read moreThe Bible clearly speaks about the future coming of the antichrist who will take dominion over this world. He will lead his generation into a world-wide economic, political and religious system that opposes the Word of God, will of God, and Son of God. All those who goes against his agenda will be killed. However,…
Read moreFamous sayings can sound so cliche, but sometimes they inspire us to live better lives. Neil Armstrong, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game,” Babe Ruth. Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never…
Read moreThe only hope in God’s courtroom is to have Jesus Christ as your advocate! I cycled across America in 30 days and wrote a book about it! Check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Coast-Spiritual-Lessons-Bicycle-Seat/dp/1683147766 Questions: pastorbryanratliff@yahoo.com Tiktok: @thebryanratliff Instagram: @thebryanratliff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorbryanratliff/
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