The Goodness of God

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The Goodness of God

November 24, 2022 • E. Roger Ammons • Psalm 107

Psalm 107 is a song of thanksgiving for the goodness of God. Verses 1, 19, 21, and 22 read, “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: . . . Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. . . . Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving.” One very interesting thing about this Psalm is that verses 19 and 22 are each repeated four times. Thus, stressing the salvation of God in times of trouble and distresses (vv. 6, 13, 19, 28) and the importance of praising the Lord for his goodness (verses 8, 15, 21, 31).

Go Tell It on the Mountain

December 24, 2024 • E. Roger Ammons

When people hear the Good News that Jesus Christ was born into this world to save sinners, they often respond in different ways. What is your response? Do you believe Jesus wants to save you from your sins? Do you worship Him or reject Him? If you have heard the Gospel and accepted Jesus as your Savior, God wants you to share the Good News with others.

For Granted or Grateful?

November 28, 2024 • E. Roger Ammons

Are God's blessings to be taken for granted or are we grateful for each of them. To take something for granted is to expect something or someone to always be available to us without a response of gratitude or recognition for that person or thing. It is a failure to show appreciation. The Word of God encourages all believers to have a heart of gratitude and thankfulness.

The Last Will & Testament of Jesus Christ

March 31, 2024 • E. Roger Ammons

A last will and testament is a legal document detailing how a person's assets and properties will be distributed after death. The will must identify the "testator" and the beneficiaries, their qualifications, and a description of what is being bequested to each of them. The shedding of Christ's blood did three things: it paid God for the sinner's debt, purged the guilt from the sinner's conscience, and enabled the redeemed heirs to possess their inheritance.