I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." -Philippians 4:12 What a simply profound statement. The apostle Paul is writing... Continue Reading →
10 Daily Habits That Will Cultivate A Healthy Relationship with God
Are you excited to cultivate daily habits that will strengthen your relationship with God? I know I am eager to share with you 10 habits that I believe will help you build a healthy connection with God and others. They are: Reading the Bible daily, prayer, evangelism, memorizing Scripture, communion with believers, counseling others, serving... Continue Reading →
5 Strategies For Praying Powerfully Through The Psalms
One of my favorite classes in seminary was Spiritual Disciplines led by Dr. Paul Chitwood at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He taught us several practical steps on how to pray through the Psalms powerfully. I have taken his advice and crafted them into my own unique approach to prayer. Here are 5 strategies to... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Cast your Anxiety Upon the Lord
"Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." -Psalm 55:22 Did you know that in the United States, approximately 40 million people suffer from anxiety? That's a little more than the population of California (39.56 million). Obviously, this mental illness is an epidemic in... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Sing to the Lord a New Song in 2020
"Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples." -Psalm 96:1-3 In just a few short hours, the clock will turn to a new decade:... Continue Reading →
Yom Kippur and Jonah Point to Jesus
Sermon by Chad A. Damitz Introduction Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. It is considered the Sabbath of Sabbaths. It represents the atonement of repentance and forgiveness. Once a year, the high priest enters the holy of holies to sprinkle the blood of a bull offered and a goat as atonement... Continue Reading →
Unbroken in a Broken World
Remain unbroken in a broken world. Stay godly in an ungodly world. Remain positive in a negative world. Stay brave in an unbrave world. Remain honest in a dishonest world. Stay hopeful in a hopeless world. Remain friendly in a mean world. Stay faithful in a faithless world. Remain hardworking in a lazy world. Stay... Continue Reading →
Encountering God’s Holiness
In December of 2007, I gave my heart to the Lord. I knew my life was full of sin and that God was gracious and compassionate. I understood that He died on the cross for my sins. I remember hearing at a young age: “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me... Continue Reading →
Created in the Image of God Sermon
A couple of years ago I was picking up my son from daycare. We were waiting at a stoplight on the intersection of 41 and Fowler Street near Page field. There was a gentleman in his mid-30s on a bike getting ready to cross this busy intersection. I was getting nervous for him because you... Continue Reading →
Creation Rejoices in God’s Salvation
"Let the sea roar and all within it, the world and those who dwell in it. Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing for joy together before Adonai, for He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with fairness." Psalm 98:7-9 God is... Continue Reading →