Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …
Jesus shows me how to love and be kind. Jesus commands me to love. God wants me to be kind, …
The charismatic continuationist position is gaining traction in our churches today. This is true all over the world. And, there …
Jesus is resurrected to an incorruptible body after having been crucified. It is three days after His death. He is …
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …
God has been talking to me a long time. I can go back. Dr. Pirtle spoke the word of God …
We have a great promise from Jesus the Messiah. It is joy and happiness. Jesus wants us to have joy. …
I have been reluctant to speak out too much on this. I stick to scripture and what it has to …
It is hard to remember some days that this life is noticeably short. Then other days it comes home to …
We love to form groups. Even early on, the disciples had figured out who was in and who was out. …
This is not pretty. Jesus is serious. Jesus is speaking to the church. In this case it was Laodicea. Is …
It is easy to forget about joy. It is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus …
Why this is important: I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about …
Why this is important: Peter knows about Jesus and goes over the top in love for him. Jesus stood by …
Old age is generally held in honor and the aged in society are to be respected. Because of the wisdom …
Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” 20 And He said …
I don’t like to get in trouble. I do get in trouble even though I don’t like it. Usually, it …
It is one thing to start on the journey with God, but it is completely another to finish and stay …
News flash. God can handle things with out my help!! God doesn’t need me to correct believers. This can be very …
Why this is important: When we exhibit the kindness of God, we are tender, benevolent, and useful to others. Every …
Why this is important: Jesus teaches His disciples that we are not to worry. Jesus encourages me to avoid worrying …
In the scriptures, a covenant (agreement) is between God and His people or certain specific individuals, like me. The fulfilment …
Jesus has a real focus. Jesus is going to do what God wants Him to. I need to get the …
The main thing: Paul tells the church that the spiritual blindness of Israel is a “mystery” that had not previously …
The main thing about the main thing: There was a problem among the early group of disciples in Corinth. It …
How do we get wisdom? From the world? From reading books? By watching TED? Wisdom comes from God, and it …
Am I desperate for God? Fortunate [Blessed] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. …
Why this is important: Jesus wants us to accompany him. Jesus wants us to go where He has gone and …
Why this is important: David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme …
Why this is important: There are some things to be embarrassed by. There are some things to be proud of. …
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Master [Lord], knowing that in …
Why this is important: We covet. It is not very pretty. We do it. We see something and we want …
I am to be a disciple. That is the goal that Jesus has for me. Making disciples is important because it …
God wants us to say it. Say it aloud. Say it to ourselves. Say it to others. God, through King …
Why it matters: What is Jesus’ favorite thing to talk about? Knowing he would be present with the disciples for …
And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” 21 And Jesus, looking at him, …
Why this is important: I started out strong. I imagine you did too. And then …Something happens. Or several things. …
The purpose of the Law was to bring us to the Messiah. It is essential to start here. Once I …
Jesus is clear. His apostle John is clear. My heart testifies to me what I ought to do. There is …
Has the problem of missing God’s goal for our life been solved for good? Yes, it has. Our Messiah and …
So here we go. Let’s check off the list. I am not wise. I am not mighty. I am not …
What does Jesus want from us? Jesus wants us to listen. Jesus wants us to be a good and faithful servant. …
After saying these things, he said to them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken …
But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of the Messiah. …
Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the …
God has a plan. Stop and think about that. God has a plan. That is stunning but what may feel …
Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the …
As the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, . . . So shall my word be that goeth …
34 And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, …
When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, …
So, Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are …
With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the …
When the disciples reached the other side, they had forgotten to bring any bread. 6 Jesus said to them, “Watch and …
As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, …
But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all. Nor …
All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by …
And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him, 15 said, “Master [Lord], …
Jesus had a lot to say. Jesus is radical in what He demands of His followers. This is not easy …
He entered Jericho and was passing through. And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief …
And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let …
Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose …
And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. And Jesus called them to …
My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom …
And taking the twelve, he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written …
But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn …
What about correcting the wayward? The Master’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, …
And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, …
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching… Matthew 7:28 Why it matters: …
You are my friends if you do what I command you. John 15:14 (CSB) How will we show our obedience …
Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who …
Have you not known? Have you not heard? Yahweh [The Lord] is the everlasting God, the Creator of the …
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive …
For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity and …
The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life. …
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy …
Celebrate [Rejoice] in the Master [Lord] always; again, I will say, celebrate [rejoice].[1] Philippians 4:4 Now here is some …
Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of …
Fortunate [Blessed] are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [1] Matthew 5:3 When there …
The Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5-7) continues with Jesus teaching us how to pray. I must learn how to forgive. How …
And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus called them to him and …
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders.” ~Jesus Source: Matthew 15:19 (NASB) Evil is real. …
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is …
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke …
I’ve loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. If you …
I need to get this in my heart and soul. God has his plan together for me. Now that is …
So, my friend, listen closely; don’t treat my words casually. Why should you allow strangers to take advantage of …
You shall love the Master your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all …
And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for …
Jesus tells us of a principle of how his Kingdom works. Persecution will be real because of our following Jesus. …
Jesus challenges us to be radically different from most Christians and religious types of people. It will get us in …
Why this is important: Jesus is the Son of God. He came to earth in human form, died for us, …
God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him. When I got my act together, he gave …
He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who …
Love Life. God has given us an abundant life. Jesus wants us to love it. Jesus wants us to have …
Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall …
Jesus warns us in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7) where we hear Him say Beware of false prophets, …
Judas betrays Jesus. Peter and the others deny they know Jesus. Nobody is with Jesus at the end. I am …
And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in …
Let us go to Judea again.” The disciples said to Him, “…are You going there again? John 11:7-8 Great insight …
Jesus has some noticeably clear instructions on marriage and divorce. This is the short version in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew …
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