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Luke 2:5-12 . Familiarity can sometimes lead us to take things for granted, including Christmas. Let's be like the shepherds who heard the amazing story of Jesus from the angels. Let's follow Christ right away, share Him with others without delay, and live in an amazing way as Jesus' followers. Keep celebrating Jesus!
Luke 2:5-12 . Familiarity can sometimes lead us to take things for granted, including Christmas. Let's be like the shepherds who heard the amazing story of Jesus from the angels. Let's follow Christ right away, share Him with others without delay, and live in an amazing way as Jesus' followers. Keep celebrating Jesus!
Matthew 5:31-32 . God is radically pro-marriage because divorce hurts so many people. God's marriage plan includes partnership priority, strong loyalty, and moving forward with purpose and unity. Let's make a lifetime commitment to God and our spouse!
Matthew 5:31-32 . God is radically pro-marriage because divorce hurts so many people. God's marriage plan includes partnership priority, strong loyalty, and moving forward with purpose and unity. Let's make a lifetime commitment to God and our spouse!
In our culture, honesty and integrity are decreasing. Jesus prioritizes both of these qualities and gives us the by-products of honest integrity. And when we live with honest integrity, the blessings are life-changing for us and those with whom we interact. Let's practice His presence every moment of every day!
In our culture, honesty and integrity are decreasing. Jesus prioritizes both of these qualities and gives us the by-products of honest integrity. And when we live with honest integrity, the blessings are life-changing for us and those with whom we interact. Let's practice His presence every moment of every day!
Acts 14:1-15 . Paul and Barnabas model for us a powerful way to become growing followers of Jesus and effective disciple-makers of other believers. How do we become stronger disciples and disciple-makers? Serve Christ constantly. Be courageous when opposed by spiritual opposition. Serve in the power of the Holy Spirit. And let's make sure that God always gets the praise and glory. What a mighty God we serve! Let's live out these principles that Paul and Barnabas show us in Acts 14 and beyond!
Acts 14:1-15 . Paul and Barnabas model for us a powerful way to become growing followers of Jesus and effective disciple-makers of other believers. How do we become stronger disciples and disciple-makers? Serve Christ constantly. Be courageous when opposed by spiritual opposition. Serve in the power of the Holy Spirit. And let's make sure that God always gets the praise and glory. What a mighty God we serve! Let's live out these principles that Paul and Barnabas show us in Acts 14 and beyond!
Matthew 5:27-30 . Physical, mental, and emotional purity are vital for a growing relationship with our Lord. In this part of His sermon on the mountain, Jesus defines sexual purity and then tells us how to pursue this important goal. Let's live with purity for the glory of God!
Matthew 5:27-30 . Physical, mental, and emotional purity are vital for a growing relationship with our Lord. In this part of His sermon on the mountain, Jesus defines sexual purity and then tells us how to pursue this important goal. Let's live with purity for the glory of God!
James 4:1-6 . Often it seems like we are bent on fighting and quarreling among humanity. You don't have to look further than the news and this past election cycle. It often comes from our desires that battle within us: right motives vs. wrong motives and flesh vs. spirit. Our fleshly desires often get the best of us, but when we submit ourselves to Christ, we can see victory.
James 4:1-6 . Often it seems like we are bent on fighting and quarreling among humanity. You don't have to look further than the news and this past election cycle. It often comes from our desires that battle within us: right motives vs. wrong motives and flesh vs. spirit. Our fleshly desires often get the best of us, but when we submit ourselves to Christ, we can see victory.
Matthew 5:21-26 . When we experience the saving righteousness of Jesus Christ, we are given the power and resources to have healthy, growing relationships with others. In these first six verses of Matthew 5, Jesus teaches us how to get our relationships right and how to keep them right in the future. Let's grow in all of our relationships!
Matthew 5:21-26 . When we experience the saving righteousness of Jesus Christ, we are given the power and resources to have healthy, growing relationships with others. In these first six verses of Matthew 5, Jesus teaches us how to get our relationships right and how to keep them right in the future. Let's grow in all of our relationships!
James 13:1-12 . We have all heard the saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me!” Nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, the tongue and the words that it spews can bring great hurt, and harm that destroys, discourages, deflates, devours, and depresses to name only a few negative impacts. A wayward and worldly tongue is common to all men. Yet God, in His Word, shares ways to tame the tongue. The tongue like a horse, a ship, and fire must be controlled by the power of the Holy Spirit to train each, and every Christ follower to exalt the Lord, edify, encourage, and empower believers while also being used as a tool to evangelize the lost.
James 13:1-12 . We have all heard the saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me!” Nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, the tongue and the words that it spews can bring great hurt, and harm that destroys, discourages, deflates, devours, and depresses to name only a few negative impacts. A wayward and worldly tongue is common to all men. Yet God, in His Word, shares ways to tame the tongue. The tongue like a horse, a ship, and fire must be controlled by the power of the Holy Spirit to train each, and every Christ follower to exalt the Lord, edify, encourage, and empower believers while also being used as a tool to evangelize the lost.
Leviticus 23:3 . This message is intended to bring a conclusion to our week of Ingathering while prompting the body to continue to live out what we have learned this week. We specifically look at the eighth day of the Feast of Ingathering in this message and what it means. It was on this eighth day, that Jesus made one of his many great proclamations declaring himself to be God in human flesh! In this message, we consider that great moment when Jesus stood on the temple mount, and said, “if any man is thirsty, let him come to me.”
Leviticus 23:3 . This message is intended to bring a conclusion to our week of Ingathering while prompting the body to continue to live out what we have learned this week. We specifically look at the eighth day of the Feast of Ingathering in this message and what it means. It was on this eighth day, that Jesus made one of his many great proclamations declaring himself to be God in human flesh! In this message, we consider that great moment when Jesus stood on the temple mount, and said, “if any man is thirsty, let him come to me.”
An introduction to the fall ingathering Revival. This message from Leviticus 23:33 is meant to prepare the people of God for the celebration of Sukkot, also known as the feast of tabernacles, and the feast of ingathering. The feast of ingathering was to be the most celebratory of all the feasts of the Lord. It was a time to rejoice. In this message, we will recognize that God requires of His followers, to celebrate the past, to celebrate the present, and to joyfully, look forward to celebrating the future.
An introduction to the fall ingathering Revival. This message from Leviticus 23:33 is meant to prepare the people of God for the celebration of Sukkot, also known as the feast of tabernacles, and the feast of ingathering. The feast of ingathering was to be the most celebratory of all the feasts of the Lord. It was a time to rejoice. In this message, we will recognize that God requires of His followers, to celebrate the past, to celebrate the present, and to joyfully, look forward to celebrating the future.
James 2:14-26 . This text has a very clear purpose and is the thesis of the book of James. In your life, your faith and testimony are proven by the fruit you produce. Let's be clear, we are not saved by our works, but by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. However, our faith in Jesus should bring about good works in our lives that produce fruit and testimony in keeping with the faith we profess. What kind of fruit are you producing?
James 2:14-26 . This text has a very clear purpose and is the thesis of the book of James. In your life, your faith and testimony are proven by the fruit you produce. Let's be clear, we are not saved by our works, but by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. However, our faith in Jesus should bring about good works in our lives that produce fruit and testimony in keeping with the faith we profess. What kind of fruit are you producing?
Matthew 5:17-20 . We could take days to talk about why Jesus is so awesome. In our four verse text in Matthew 5:17-20, we see how Jesus both teaches and models for us 3 life-changing principles for each of us to pursue. Let's be amazed by Jesus and follow His awesome example!
Matthew 5:17-20 . We could take days to talk about why Jesus is so awesome. In our four verse text in Matthew 5:17-20, we see how Jesus both teaches and models for us 3 life-changing principles for each of us to pursue. Let's be amazed by Jesus and follow His awesome example!
James was a practical person, therefore he wrote us a very practical letter. Today we will look at James 2:1-13 which simply states, there is no place in the body of Christ or in the Christian life for prejudice or partiality. James gives us three reasons why partiality and prejudice are wrong: Theologically – God welcomes all. He loves us all. Logical - Every man is a sinner. Christ died once and for all. Authority of the Bible in our lives.
James was a practical person, therefore he wrote us a very practical letter. Today we will look at James 2:1-13 which simply states, there is no place in the body of Christ or in the Christian life for prejudice or partiality. James gives us three reasons why partiality and prejudice are wrong: Theologically – God welcomes all. He loves us all. Logical - Every man is a sinner. Christ died once and for all. Authority of the Bible in our lives.
James 1:18-25 . The battle of the wills is great, yet God wants us to achieve “the righteousness of God”. To do so, requires us to grow from infancy as Christians to maturity. Thus far, we have considered trials and temptations, and now come to where the rubber meets the road - the journey of life. And, the importance of behaving as we believe. Today, we will consider first, the preparation for the truth, which requires an open ear, a controlled tongue, a calm spirit, and a clean heart. Next, we must receive the truth. Having received the truth, we must now respond to the truth.
James 1:18-25 . The battle of the wills is great, yet God wants us to achieve “the righteousness of God”. To do so, requires us to grow from infancy as Christians to maturity. Thus far, we have considered trials and temptations, and now come to where the rubber meets the road - the journey of life. And, the importance of behaving as we believe. Today, we will consider first, the preparation for the truth, which requires an open ear, a controlled tongue, a calm spirit, and a clean heart. Next, we must receive the truth. Having received the truth, we must now respond to the truth.
James 1:13-18 . No one is immune from the appeal of temptation. Temptation is that which entices us to do wrong by promise of pleasure or gain. Four facts about temptation: there is the certainty of temptation, the source of temptation, the course of temptation and the correction of temptation. Victory comes ultimately through living the truth.
James 1:13-18 . No one is immune from the appeal of temptation. Temptation is that which entices us to do wrong by promise of pleasure or gain. Four facts about temptation: there is the certainty of temptation, the source of temptation, the course of temptation and the correction of temptation. Victory comes ultimately through living the truth.
Matthew 5:10-12 . Multiple Scriptures remind us that faithful Christ-followers will face opposition and even persecution when we are obedient to God and do the right things. Let's identify these strong categories of obedience, live them out consistently, and enjoy the blessings that God pours into our lives.
Matthew 5:10-12 . Multiple Scriptures remind us that faithful Christ-followers will face opposition and even persecution when we are obedient to God and do the right things. Let's identify these strong categories of obedience, live them out consistently, and enjoy the blessings that God pours into our lives.
James 1:12 . The Christian who runs for the crown of life lives in certain hope. Such a man doesn't give up or quit nor does he quiver or find himself living in a quandary but rather for the glory of God and gratitude of God's faithfulness. The trials, tribulations, and temptations of life in the Christian refines our trust in God and increases our dependence upon him.
James 1:12 . The Christian who runs for the crown of life lives in certain hope. Such a man doesn't give up or quit nor does he quiver or find himself living in a quandary but rather for the glory of God and gratitude of God's faithfulness. The trials, tribulations, and temptations of life in the Christian refines our trust in God and increases our dependence upon him.
Matthew 5:9 . In his 7th Beatitude, Jesus invites all of His followers to be peacemakers. What does a peacemaker do? What are the various categories of peace that we should pursue as we go through life? When we are God's peacemakers, we live as God's children, and we will be incredibly blessed.
Matthew 5:9 . In his 7th Beatitude, Jesus invites all of His followers to be peacemakers. What does a peacemaker do? What are the various categories of peace that we should pursue as we go through life? When we are God's peacemakers, we live as God's children, and we will be incredibly blessed.
In life, troubles come to every person, no one is exempt. When those troubles come we need to readily offer requests to God and ask for wisdom. Godly wisdom is knowing the will of God and applying it in your life. We need to recognize the resource of Wisdom, God. Then we can rejoice in the result.
In life, troubles come to every person, no one is exempt. When those troubles come we need to readily offer requests to God and ask for wisdom. Godly wisdom is knowing the will of God and applying it in your life. We need to recognize the resource of Wisdom, God. Then we can rejoice in the result.
Matthew 5:8 . All genuine Christ-followers are hungry to know God and to grow in our relationships with Him. This growth happens as we develop pure spiritual hearts for our Lord. Let's recognize and follow the powerful Christian purity process so that we can grow closer to Jesus here and become more and more like Him - now and forever!
Matthew 5:8 . All genuine Christ-followers are hungry to know God and to grow in our relationships with Him. This growth happens as we develop pure spiritual hearts for our Lord. Let's recognize and follow the powerful Christian purity process so that we can grow closer to Jesus here and become more and more like Him - now and forever!
James tells us to consider it all joy when we face trails of many kinds. Trials are meant to mold us and stretch us, bring about endurance and patience, and mature and develop us to be more like Jesus. Here are four points about trials: Trials are inevitable, innumerable, intentional, and invaluable. Let's seek to use the trials of life to become more like Jesus and encourage those around us.
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