Michael JakesFeb 22, 20176 minSardis:The Zombie ChurchFirst, let me state at the outset that I believe in the Church. I believe in it’s presence, it’s purpose and it’s power. Established by...
Michael JakesOct 17, 20167 minA Word To My Hyper-Holy Brethren:Caterpillars Can’t FlyNo, I don’t have an axe to grind. I’m not angry at anyone. And I don’t for one second presume to think I know better or am better than...
Michael JakesOct 15, 20165 minThe Missing IngredientImagine your favorite food. You taste, and it’s just not right; something is missing. You go and get that one ingredient that will make...
Michael JakesOct 14, 20164 minThe Lights In The WindowsMy former pastor, Jack A.SanFilippo, was a man among men. It was through his preaching that I was introduced to Jesus. As a teen, on...
Michael JakesJul 1, 20168 minThe Truth The Devil Just Can’t Handlehttps://thatsthewordnow.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/tbs_live6_30_16_the_truth_the_devil_cant_handle.mp3 Ye are of your father the devil,...
Michael JakesMay 23, 20167 minAre You Paying Attention?We live in fast paced world. Everything and everyone is on the move, and everyone seems to be busy doing something, and who’s to say...
Michael JakesMay 19, 20163 minThe Toothless, Chained LionBe sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8 So...
Michael JakesDec 5, 20153 minToo Much Church And Not Enough JesusPizza parties. Game nights. Movie nights. Seemingly clever little ideas to draw youth into the church or keep them in. It all sounds...
Michael JakesNov 27, 20152 minBye Bye Mr. FleshA short open letter to the flesh based on selected scriptures from Romans Chapter 8. Dear Mr. Flesh, How are you? Not well I presume....
Michael JakesAug 12, 20157 minThe Forgotten CommandmentThere she was. On a subway train with a bible in her hand, trying to gather herself. I sat at a distance on the same subway car and...
Michael JakesMay 8, 20153 minThe Cure For The Saddening Blissfulness of SinfulnessYears ago at my job, one young man got up and announced to all within listening distance, how much he was looking forward to Friday. He...
Michael JakesApr 21, 20154 minCutting It StraightOh the joy of studying the bible! There is nothing like having a pile of commentaries and dictionaries stacked up on my desk just to go...
Michael JakesMar 14, 20154 minPlanes, Thangs, Autmobiles and Other Sins of The Rich and RighteousObviously there is nothing inherently wrong with being rich. If God chooses to bless me greatly financially, if He chooses to bless the...
Michael JakesMar 10, 20154 minThe Devil’s Joy or Things Church Folk Do That Make the Devil Smilehttps://thatsthewordnow.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the_devils_joy1.mp3https://thatsthewordnow.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the_devils_joy...
Michael JakesMar 10, 20155 minProfanity in the PewsWhat did he say? My mind blinked. Then it paused just before it began to race with a flood of emotions. How should I react to this?...
Michael JakesMar 8, 20154 minThe Real GospelFor Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of...