Thoughts – Page 14 – Jeremy Kamer Ministries

Hope in the Judgment

Who can stand against the Judgment of God? No one. The nations of Israel and Judah learned this the hard way. The northern kingdom, Israel, had 19 kings who were all fundamentally evil and turned the country farther and farther from God. One of them, King Ahab, was perhaps the worst Israelite King of allContinue reading “Hope in the Judgment”

Behold the Lamb

Whenever a person receives forgiveness of his or her sins, what follows is an unusually powerful desire to tell others about Jesus. The excitement about the transformation that has taken place in a person’s life can be intense. He or she wants to let the whole world know. This excitement for witnessing should never fadeContinue reading “Behold the Lamb”

Pursuing excellence

How many times have we done something to the best of our ability and when finished, had the feeling of great accomplishment? But, then we move in mediocrity in other pursuits, behaviors, and actions. This pattern of doing things is the opposite of excellence. Instead, excellence should be nuanced by consistency. We could also lookContinue reading “Pursuing excellence”

Revival Hope

A famous passage of Scripture is Psalm 85:6, “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy may rejoice in thee.” Historically speaking, the psalmist is speaking of the restoration of Israel from some calamity. Whether this is from captivity in exile or other troubled times in the nation’s history, one thing is for sure; theContinue reading “Revival Hope”

Church Health

Over the past week, I have had a persistent cough that has whittled away at my strength and daily routine. I can be a hard headed with it comes to what I perceive as minor colds and going to the doctor. With this one, I probably should and will. Health is a vital part ofContinue reading “Church Health”

Bible Study: Titus 3:8-15

This post will conclude the devotions over Titus. Paul will give his closing remarks and salutations. He will be going to Nicopolis and wants Titus to eventually meet him. Before Titus receives word from Paul to make his journey, he is to remain busy at Crete. Besides preaching and modeling a Christian example, Paul usesContinue reading “Bible Study: Titus 3:8-15”

Bible Study: Titus 3:1-7

Paul now brings us back to earlier points made in Titus 1:1-3. That is, to Christ and the Gospel. Paul would have Titus to remind the believers at Crete that our beliefs impact our behaviour. If we have believed in Christ for salvation and understand the great abundance of kindness that has been given toContinue reading “Bible Study: Titus 3:1-7”

Bible Study: Titus 1:1-4

Titus is one of three letters known better as the Pastoral Epistles. The other two letters are both addressed to Timothy. It was written by the elder Paul to encourage the younger Titus. Titus was a pastor on the island of Crete. Paul leaves us instructions that are relevant to pastors and Christian leaders inContinue reading “Bible Study: Titus 1:1-4”

Studying God’s Word

Recently, I was asked how to get deeper into God’s Word. The inquiry came after a service where I started a sermon series on Jonah. The person was underwhelmed by the basic Sunday school storyline that had frequently been given and was made thirsty for God’s truth through a fuller look at this familiar narrative.Continue reading “Studying God’s Word”

Protecting ministers from narcissism

C.S. Lewis calls pride the “great sin” and “the essential vice.” Scripture teaches that through the “pride of life” (1 John 2:16) we can be tempted into sin. There are even more passages show a disdain for hubris (excessive pride and self-confidence) and the need for humility. There is a healthy level of narcissism thatContinue reading “Protecting ministers from narcissism”