Facilitating Revival
And this is the way to have eternal life — to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth. And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your truth. John 17:3, 19 NLT Who loves you? Who makes you … Continue reading Made Holy
There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all. Ephesians 4:5-6 NLT What is God doing right now? He's calling all of His Children to follow Him and not their own imaginations, ideologies and base instincts. He's purifying His Bride … Continue reading Team Jesus
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes … Continue reading The Life God Promises
“No,” Peter protested, “you will never ever wash my feet!” Jesus replied, “Unless I wash you, you won’t belong to me.” John 13:8 NLT Washing cleanses the body. Repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in … Continue reading I Wash You
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 NLT May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. During worship at a church service today, God … Continue reading Pray For One Another
Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. James 3:1 NLT The Truth is eternal. Opinions are temporary. The Truth will never die. Our opinions die with us. The Truth is a Person. Opinions are vapors in the wind. We … Continue reading Teach Truth, Not Opinion
Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked. 1 Timothy 1:19 NLT Faith moves you. As you cling to Christ, He will lead you into what He is already doing. Walking with Christ is like being … Continue reading Faith That Moves You
Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. 1 John 5:21 NLT Your heart is precious. It's the center of your life. Without a heart of love, you are dead, spiritually speaking. My father taught me, “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live.” Proverbs … Continue reading Don’t Let The Enemy Into Your Heart
But as for you, do not be called Rabbi; for only One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters. And do not call anyone on earth your father; for only One is your Father, He who is in heaven. And do not be called leaders; for only One is your Leader, that … Continue reading Brothers and Sisters
My dear children, I’m writing this to you so that you will not sin. Yet, if anyone does sin, we have Jesus Christ, who has God’s full approval. He speaks on our behalf when we come into the presence of the Father. He is the payment for our sins, and not only for our sins, … Continue reading Freedom In Christ
Through Christ Jesus, God has blessed the Gentiles with the same blessing he promised to Abraham, so that we who are believers might receive the promised Holy Spirit through faith. Galatians 3:14 NLT The Pharisees thought they were the children of Abraham based on their heritage. God says that those who believe that Jesus Christ … Continue reading The Children of Abraham
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. Hebrews 12:1 NLT Before, we had … Continue reading Transition Strategies
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NLT Your peace comes from Me, … Continue reading Pray About Everything
But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among … Continue reading How May I Help You?
We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. Romans 3:22 NLT Jesus Christ makes us right with God. He is the repairer of the broken relationship with our Heavenly Father. No one in their own power can … Continue reading Grace Upon Grace
Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 NASB2020 Alright men, listen up. We're in a war if you haven't noticed. And before your feet hit the floor, or you head out the door, prepare for war. Where are you going? Don't forget your brain bucket! … Continue reading Have Faith
For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them … Continue reading Glory To God
And my message and my preaching were very plain. Rather than using clever and persuasive speeches, I relied only on the power of the Holy Spirit. I did this so you would trust not in human wisdom but in the power of God. 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 NLT If you want to be effective and efficient, … Continue reading Cut To The Chase
And many will turn away from me and betray and hate each other. And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people. Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And the Good News about the Kingdom … Continue reading Are You Ready To Rumble?
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Colossians 3:1-2 NLT Do you want to live in fear, worry and anxiety? Then … Continue reading Humbly Obey
The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodies we sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin’s control over us by giving … Continue reading Who Is Your Daddy & What Does He Do?
Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Ephesians 5:1-2 NKJV In the past, we had to send people places to reach unreached people. That hasn't changed. However, the … Continue reading What’s Your Mission Strategy?
See that no one deceives you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of the light … Continue reading Just Walk
Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot — yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him — the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. … Continue reading The Completeness Of God
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, … Continue reading It’s A Gift
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