Facilitating Revival
Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us. Ephesians 2:18 NLT I am building My House, says the Lord. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman … Continue reading All Of Us
Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Romans 8:5-6 NLT We … Continue reading A New Life Begins
“I’m giving you a new commandment: Love each other in the same way that I have loved you. Everyone will know that you are my disciples because of your love for each other.” John 13:34-35 GW Jesus lived the message He preached. He demonstrated the Kingdom with power. He called a most unlikely group of … Continue reading Everyone Will Know
For you are a holy people to the Lord your God, and the Lord has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. Deuteronomy 14:2 NKJV As Law abiding citizens, the Hebrews were created to be God's holy people. They … Continue reading Stranger In A Strange Land
Then Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, gave this order to the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah: “When you help the Hebrew women as they give birth, watch as they deliver. If the baby is a boy, kill him; if it is a girl, let her live.” But because the midwives feared God, they refused to … Continue reading Out Of Egypt
Truly, truly, I say to you, the one who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life. John 5:24 NASB2020 It's Heaven we're looking forward to, nothing more, nothing less. We enter through faith in Jesus, nothing … Continue reading Get Up & Walk!
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?
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