Facilitating Revival
“The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.” Jeremiah 17:9-10 NLT This morning, after reading the Bible and praying, … Continue reading God Can Change Your Heart
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom. So God replied, “Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies— I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise … Continue reading The Moral of the Story
“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When … Continue reading A Heap of Ruins
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. Romans 8:14 NLT There are over 100 million people in the United States that do not confess Jesus Christ is Lord. What's it going to take to reach them? There are over 200 million people in the United States that self-identify … Continue reading Whatever It Takes
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:34-35 ESV What's the Great Commandment? What's the Great Commission? You'll … Continue reading Walk In Love, Walk In Obedience
Take care, brothers and sisters, that there not be in any one of you a wicked, unbelieving heart [which refuses to trust and rely on the Lord, a heart] that turns away from the living God. But continually encourage one another every day, as long as it is called “Today” [and there is an opportunity], … Continue reading We’re Running Out Of Time
When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. Yes, people sinned even before the law was given. But it was not counted as sin because there was not yet any law to break. Still, everyone died—from the time of Adam to the time of … Continue reading God’s Gracious Gift
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?” John 14:1-2 NLT Don't be troubled. Don't be afraid. Peace, be … Continue reading The Peace of Knowing
And He said to them, “Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 AMP How reproducible is your ministry? How easily can you transfer your teachings to others that can then … Continue reading The Fruit of Following
“Do not judge and criticize and condemn [others unfairly with an attitude of self-righteous superiority as though assuming the office of a judge], so that you will not be judged [unfairly]. For just as you [hypocritically] judge others [when you are sinful and unrepentant], so will you be judged; and in accordance with your standard … Continue reading Leave Judgment At The Door
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 ESV For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. 1 Corinthians 4:20 ESV Talk … Continue reading Power & Witness
But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15:22 NLT Do you want to know how to please the Lord? Trust, listen and obey. … Continue reading Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice
Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to … Continue reading Let Me Lead You
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 NLT Are you worried about something? Do you have concerns that exceed your capacity? What is weighing heavy on your heart? Where can you find a solution? Start with finding Jesus. It's best to … Continue reading Start With Finding Jesus
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:14-15 ESV Last year, the Spirit of … Continue reading Disciplemaking Works
We encourage you, brothers and sisters, to instruct those who are not living right, cheer up those who are discouraged, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. Make sure that no one ever pays back one wrong with another wrong. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and everyone else. … Continue reading Idle Worshippers
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 ESV The trials of this life are nothing compared to the incomparable … Continue reading Count It All Joy
If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 AMP If you want to make good decisions, you're going to need wisdom. Wisdom … Continue reading Pray For Wisdom
Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. Hebrews 10:36 NLT Don't give up. Don't give in. Don't let sin reign in your mortal bodies. Jesus Christ has delivered the victory to us and we inherit the righteousness … Continue reading Patient Endurance
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 NASB2020 God's children walk according to the Spirit. Those who are led by the Spirit are God's children. Those who walk according to the flesh are the devil's children. … Continue reading Walking In Love
And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned. These miraculous signs will accompany those who believe: They will cast out demons in my name, and they will speak … Continue reading Those Who Believe
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able … Continue reading Take Heed
But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “God is opposed to the proud and haughty, but [continually] gives [the gift of] grace to the humble … Continue reading The Obedient Won
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 ESV As an evangelist, I am a guardian of the Gospel. I protect and proclaim God's message to humanity. He has … Continue reading The Father’s Heart
May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us or abandon us. 1 Kings 8:57 NLT Religion or relationship? You can have a relationship with God. You practice a religion for God. The only religion that is worthwhile in God's eyes is being with people … Continue reading With God vs For God
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