Ignite 365

Our world today appears to be going crazy, but remember we were born into a sinful world. Christians are to be image bearers of God. We were created by Him with value, purpose and a destiny. Time is short and we need to share the true gospel of Jesus Christ until He comes!

We are in warfare - "Spiritual" warfare. The Word of God is our sword and our faith is our shield. In Ephesians 6, we are told to put on the whole armor of God to withstand Satan's attacks. We are living in End Times so we need to be equipped. The Bible says Satan will rise up against Christians in the End Times with intense savagery. Are you equipped to withstand it?

The Bible says King Solomon was the wisest man that ever lived then and in the future because God had given him that gift. So, when we read in Proverbs 3:5,6 Solomon says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight," are we really trusting God with all our heart?

Do you ever put God in a box? God's power is unlimited and we have no idea what He can do. Faith is what gets stronger every time we let Him take control of our problems!

We live in an evil world where Satan is taking control of everything around us. But, remember that God equips us to go into this battle. We must STAND for God everyday.

The Bible tells us that Jesus is coming back and the Tribulation will come. We don't know the exact date but Jesus told us to watch for certain signs. Our world is crashing down all around us and we have to think is this the end? What would you do if Jesus came today?

Mark 12:30 says we should love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, & strength. Can you say that you really love God like this? When we surrender our will and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit it will happen.

The apostle Peter went through many changes during his time here on earth. First he was just a fisherman, then Jesus called him and he became a diciple. Peter also denied Jesus 3 times during the trial but after he was filled with the Holy Spirit, he wasn't afraid anymore. Has Jesus made a difference in your life like Peter's?

Jesus died on the cross at Calvary. He took our sins and wretchedness to the cross. BUT! He rose from the dead giving us eternal life if we give our life to Him. Jesus said, "Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live."

Pilate said, "I find no guilt in Him," as the crowd yelled out "Crucify Him!" The crowd asked for Barabbas, a known criminal, to be released instead of Jesus. Jesus went to calvary and became the perfect sacrifice to take away our sins. Our debt has been paid in full and we only need to give our life to Him. Have you done that today?

Jesus prayed for us to be unified, for our protection, for us to be sanctified and have eternal life. Have you responded to this gift?

Peter was asked by Jesus, "Do you love me?" When you compare 2 disciples: Judas and Peter, you find both were followers but chose different paths to show their love for Jesus. How are you showing that you love Christ?

God is part of a trinity with Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Jesus told His disciples that He needed to leave them so the Holy Spirit could come. What makes us need the Holy Spirit?

How do we abide in Christ? We have to draw close to Him in daily communication and fellowship. How much time are you spending in prayer and Bible study? Might be time to re-evaluate our priorities.

Mankind like to self-promote himself which is the opposite of the genuine life that Jesus offers us. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me." Any life outside of Jesus is dead, empty and running from the Holy Spirit.

The world hated Jesus and it still does because Jesus brings light onto their evil deeds. We have to stop make the choice whether to fear God or man. Does your assurance lie in Jesus?

The disciples asked Jesus "what shall we do, that we might work the works of God?" Jesus explained that they must give their whole life to God and seek to draw closer daily. This is the Christian walk, through salvation is Jesus Christ. Have you made that decision in your own personal life?

Jesus performed many supernatural wonders like walking on the water. How did He stay so connected to His Father that fear never took over? You have a plan for your life too. Are you letting fear steal it?

The Bible talks a lot about faith. But, what is faith and how does it look? When our faith in God is evident in the way we live every minute, people will notice. Like the patriarchs in the Bible, have a faith in action!

True worship involves repentance, removing obstacles to God, and recognition of the only true Savior of the world. So many people miss this! Come to Jesus today!

We are all born sinners and need Jesus in our lives. Guilt is the way God shows you that you need to ask for forgiveness. It's the tender wooing of the Holy Spirit and shows you the way to go. Don't be a dead man walking to eternal punishment. Give your life to Jesus.

Romans 16 Gives us a warning to read and study the scriptures. Paul told them that there would be false teachers who would try to lead them astray. If you don't know your Bible you could be fooled.

As a Christian, we should glorify God in all the things we do. We should strive in prayer. Prayer sustains, sharpens, and strengthens us for the work God has for us. Have you been striving in your prayer life?

In the book of Romans Paul talks to the people about their insistance on following certain rules in the church.Paul says that as long as you are doing it for the glory of God and it isn't hurting anyone or causing another to stumble into sin, then it's ok. Do you agree?

The Bible says, "Without faith it's impossible to please God." As a follower of Christ the only way to live a joyful Christian life is knowing that you are surrendered to the will of God. A good example of his is David. Let's follow the teachings in the Bible and live the victorious life!

Romans 12 describes how a Christian should live. There are 3 things: live wholly for God and not yourself, live powered by the Holy Spirit, and live completely for the glory of God.

Paul wrote to the Gentile Christians to encourage them. Because Israel had rejected Jesus, God had now grafted in the rest of the world to become His children. Faith in God is what keeps us within His family. Rejection of Christ leads to an eternity in hell.

Paul had a burden for his fellow Romans to accept the God of Israel. They were still trying to get to Heaven by following the Mosaic Law. Faith is the only thing that makes us acceptable to God.

God perfectly picked the timing of sending the Holy Spirit at Pentecost during the festival of Weeks when the first-fruits of the harvest were presented to God. The beginning of the Messianic Kingdom began at Pentecost as the Holy Spirit descended onto the followers of Jesus and they became the first-fruits of the church universal.

Some people think God picks and chooses who He sends to Heaven and who He sends to hell. Romans 9 explains that we all have free will and it is completely our decision because God never forces Himself on anyone.

People need the righteousness of God. This equals hope! Paul said, "Our suffering is nothing compared to the glory coming to us?" Do you have this hope of future glory?

Romans 8 tells us that our job is to proclaim the Word. Our lives, as heirs with Christ, should be as an adopted child, chosen by God and we are more than conquerors! What better place would you ever want to be?

Jesus warned the people about praying to draw attention to themselves. Then He taught them how to pray. Our prayers should be like talking to a friend. Do you have that kind of relationship with God?

The widow gave all she had to ask God for a miracle. How many times do we ask God for something but we are not willing to give 100% to God.

The religious leaders wanted the crowd to be quiet when Jesus's entrance disrupted the Passover rituals. Jesus is the fulfillment of Passover! The cross for Him equals life for us. Allow Him in your life today.

Easter is a time to remember Jesus's death and resurrection as the perfect sacrifice to wipe away our sins. It is only through the blood of Jesus that this can happen enabling us to enter Heaven. Without the blood there is no forgiveness of sins. Will you accept Him today?

We have 2 choices in life... live for Jesus or live for Satan. How seriously do we make this choice?

Passover is symbolic for the Jewish nation to remember God's deliverance. For us it also shows how Jesus made a way for deliverance from sin and death. Have you accepted His gift?

Jesus came to earth to be the perfect sacrifice and provide the fulfillment of the new covenant for salvation and life everlasting.

What was the life that Jesus lived really like? How can we apply the gospel message in our everday lives like Jesus did?

The religious leaders were always trying to trap Jesus. Jesus knew what they were trying to do and he always outsmarted them. He showed love and compassion to people he met even when his life depended on it. Can we love like Jesus?

Jesus taught, healed, and proclaimed the gospel wherever he went. Sometimes God calls us into something we aren't prepared for, but he will equip us when we surrender our life to him. It's time to get out of your comfort zone!

All scripture points to Jesus, his death and resurrection. Jesus had to come to stand in the gap, as the perfect sacrifice, for the forgiveness of sin. Is He a vital part of your daily life? He can be!

God wants us to give our whole life to Him and let Him lead and guide us. Some people have a hard time doing that. What about you?

Mankind is evil. That's why God sent a deliverer. God's grace makes a way to blot out all your sins. Do you know that way?

The crowds had begun following Jesus because of his miracles and teachings. Not long after, many left because of the hard messages that were rejected. We don't want to waste time but give the true word of God to the world.

We are dead in our sins but can be made alive in Christ. The Bible says to set your mind on things above and put away your old self. How do we get back on track when we mess up? You can be renewed in Christ!

There was division within the church. The religious leaders didn't want the Gentiles in the church. The book of John tells us about Jesus's ministry and His life in perfect harmony with the Father. Do we practice what we preach? What God are you serving?

We are wrong to remain silent because it may hurt someone's feelings when the Bible says God will not excuse sin. How do we fulfill our obligation to God while sharing in love to our neighbor?

Romans 4 tells about the father of faith, Abraham. It says he believed God, trusted God and lived in it causing God to say his faith counted him righteous. If we do enough good works can we be righteous like Abraham?

God wants a relationship with you. Is being a good person enough? Don't all roads lead to heaven? No! God demands purity. But how???