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Conflict is inevitable. But as followers of Christ, we are to handle conflict with the mindset of Christ. We will look at the story of reconciliation between Peter and Jesus as an example of how were are to navigate conflict.
Parenting is hard work, but as Christian parents, we are called to be intentional in passing on our faith. Parenting isn't just about raising kids; it's about raising disciples. And we see this played out in the life of Timothy.
Woody and Buzz, Han Solo and Chewbacca, Frodo and Sam, we all long for someone who will always be there for us. David and Jonathan's friendship shows us how to have a true biblical friendship.
Most marriages start off smooth, everyone's in love, life is great, but before long challenges will come. How will we react when life doesn't go as planned.
Adam and Eve are the first people to be married in the Bible. But even though they failed in their marriage, God gives us a blueprint for how to build a marriage His way.
After all of the progress the children of Israel have made, it all falls apart in Chapter 13. Nehemiah 13 is here to remind us that human effort can only go so far. And what we don't need is a strong leader, we need a perfect Savior.
After all of the progress the children of Israel have made, it all falls apart in Chapter 13. Nehemiah 13 is here to remind us that human effort can only go so far. And what we don't need is a strong leader, we need a perfect Savior.
The wall is built, the people have repented, now what? Nehemiah 11-12 reviews how Jerusalem will be re-populated, the people that were chosen for it, the dedication of the city. We will discuss commitment, volunteering, sacrifice, and the fulfillment of roles and how these relate to the joy of the Lord. Lastly, we will discuss the importance of building and keeping our spiritual walls.
The wall is built, the people have repented, now what? Nehemiah 11-12 reviews how Jerusalem will be re-populated, the people that were chosen for it, the dedication of the city. We will discuss commitment, volunteering, sacrifice, and the fulfillment of roles and how these relate to the joy of the Lord. Lastly, we will discuss the importance of building and keeping our spiritual walls.
For generations the people of God have been drifting from God. And here in Chapter 9, we read the longest prayer in all of the Bible. It's a prayer of grief over sin that has piled up over time. But no matter how much has piled up in their lives God was gracious to them. And the same is true for us today!
For generations the people of God have been drifting from God. And here in Chapter 9, we read the longest prayer in all of the Bible. It's a prayer of grief over sin that has piled up over time. But no matter how much has piled up in their lives God was gracious to them. And the same is true for us today!
From Passover to The Lord's Supper! God's plan for his people is without blemish!
From Passover to The Lord's Supper! God's plan for his people is without blemish!
Opposition resurfaces again, and there are attempts to distract Nehemiah. There are lies that are being spread about him, fear intensifies, but even when Nehemiah has every reason to stop, he keeps going.
Opposition resurfaces again, and there are attempts to distract Nehemiah. There are lies that are being spread about him, fear intensifies, but even when Nehemiah has every reason to stop, he keeps going.
If the enemy cant stop the work from the outside, he will join the work. Even though God's people were being attack from the outside, the work continued to move forward. But the work came to a stop the minute the people started battling with each other. Nehemiah hears the cries of the people and he leads the people to repentance, justice, and restoration.
If the enemy cant stop the work from the outside, he will join the work. Even though God's people were being attack from the outside, the work continued to move forward. But the work came to a stop the minute the people started battling with each other. Nehemiah hears the cries of the people and he leads the people to repentance, justice, and restoration.
When you give your life to Jesus, you are born again, you have new life found in Him. But you are also born into a battlefield. And the moment that we start building our lives around Him is the moment we start battling.
When you give your life to Jesus, you are born again, you have new life found in Him. But you are also born into a battlefield. And the moment that we start building our lives around Him is the moment we start battling.
There are extraordinary days and there are ordinary days. And the Bible talks about both. Here in Nehemiah 3, we read a list of names and work that the people did. And while we there are extraordinary days ahead, Nehemiah 3 is all about some ordinary work.
There are extraordinary days and there are ordinary days. And the Bible talks about both. Here in Nehemiah 3, we read a list of names and work that the people did. And while we there are extraordinary days ahead, Nehemiah 3 is all about some ordinary work.
Nehemiah grieved over his city, prayed about what to do, and then in God's timing, he had faith enough to do something about it.
Nehemiah grieved over his city, prayed about what to do, and then in God's timing, he had faith enough to do something about it.
When tragedy and suffering hit, Nehemiah does the first things first; he prays. What we learn from this prayer is not just how to pray, but to pray when life doesn't go the way we think it should.
When tragedy and suffering hit, Nehemiah does the first things first; he prays. What we learn from this prayer is not just how to pray, but to pray when life doesn't go the way we think it should.
If you have ever broken a bone, you know how painful that can be. The more you walk with God, He will in the same way break your heart for something, and it might be painful, but it will be worth it in the end! God will use you wherever you are and whatever job you have.
If you have ever broken a bone, you know how painful that can be. The more you walk with God, He will in the same way break your heart for something, and it might be painful, but it will be worth it in the end! God will use you wherever you are and whatever job you have.
When Jesus said, "It is finished," these were not the words of a victim; these were the words of a victor! These 3 powerful words show us that salvation is now complete in Him!
When Jesus said, "It is finished," these were not the words of a victim; these were the words of a victor! These 3 powerful words show us that salvation is now complete in Him!
For some people, their view of God is that He does understand what its like to feel the emotions of this world. But what Jesus says on the cross shows us that He undertands us more than we might think.
For some people, their view of God is that He does understand what its like to feel the emotions of this world. But what Jesus says on the cross shows us that He undertands us more than we might think.
For some people, their view of God is that He does understand what its like to feel the emotions of this world. But what Jesus says on the cross shows us that He undertands us more than we might think.
For some people, their view of God is that He does understand what its like to feel the emotions of this world. But what Jesus says on the cross shows us that He undertands us more than we might think.
Our next session of Jesus' famous last words. Was Jesus forsaken by God? Why did Jesus say this? During this message we will explore Jesus' reference to Psalm 22 and prophecy in the Bible. We will also discuss how Christians can approach the feeling of being abandoned.
Our next session of Jesus' famous last words. Was Jesus forsaken by God? Why did Jesus say this? During this message we will explore Jesus' reference to Psalm 22 and prophecy in the Bible. We will also discuss how Christians can approach the feeling of being abandoned.
In the final moments of Jesus' life on this earth, Jesus shows His concern for those closest to Him. And even though this third phrase seems a little out of place, it gives us a beautiful picture of the heart of God.
In the final moments of Jesus' life on this earth, Jesus shows His concern for those closest to Him. And even though this third phrase seems a little out of place, it gives us a beautiful picture of the heart of God.
Many people can have doubts as to whether they are saved or not. But as Jesus is hanging on the cross, He tells us everything that we need to know so that we can have the assurance we need to know that we will spend eternity in heaven with Him.
Many people can have doubts as to whether they are saved or not. But as Jesus is hanging on the cross, He tells us everything that we need to know so that we can have the assurance we need to know that we will spend eternity in heaven with Him.
You are invited to spend time with the God of the universe! And Mary shows us what it means to spend time with Him, and to stay connected to Him.
You are invited to spend time with the God of the universe! And Mary shows us what it means to spend time with Him, and to stay connected to Him.
Being a follower of Jesus starts with making sure that we have a relationship with God through Jesus. Peter in Luke 5 shows us some marks of what it looks like to have a relationship with Jesus!