Empowered Service: Choosing Leaders Filled with the Holy Spirit and Wisdom
Why this is important: In the book of Acts, we meet a pivotal moment in the early Christian community, where …
Why this is important: In the book of Acts, we meet a pivotal moment in the early Christian community, where …
When Jesus came to earth, His ultimate purpose was to bring to the Father those who would turn to Him. …
The Bible consistently warns us against despising or exploiting the poor. Check out this short video. There are a multitude …
Acts 1:16 stands as a profound testament to the intricate weaving of divine purpose and human agency. The words, “Brothers, …
Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and …
There are basics in being a disciple of Jesus. Are the following in place in my life? Do I trust …
In this video Gavin Ortlund gives three reasons in five minutes to believe in divine simplicity. This is well worth …
There exists a profound truth that resonates through the ages — we are not mere mortals navigating the mundane corridors …
Introduction: In the realm of spiritual symbolism, few elements hold as much profound significance as light. Throughout the pages of …
Read Deuteronomy 1 here: Deuteronomy 1 ESV – The Command to Leave Horeb – These are – Bible Gateway These …
Our heavenly Father loves us. He is love and love is patient. He is not frustrated with me. He will …
Feeling down? Feeling oppressed or depressed? We serve a mighty God. God is willing and able to deliver us. That …
Read Genesis 1 here: Genesis 1 ESV – The Creation of the World – In the – Bible Gateway In …
We have a spiritual thirst for God just like we have physical thirst for water. It is built into our …
What a good and great God we have: His love gives us more than enough strength and peace to meet …
God’s Unique Holiness as Separation: God alone is “majestic in holiness”. The uniqueness of His holiness is stressed in the …
Jesus is King. Jesus has always been King. Jesus will always be King. His reign will never end. 15 He …
Jesus picked Judas to be one of the twelve. He gave him the role of treasurer. Jesus knew Judas would …
Jesus said, “I gave My back.” He could have saved Himself; He could have called for twelve legions of angels …
Pessimism is a negative and hopeless attitude, resulting either from viewing the world as being without God or from loss …
We must make an important, logical distinction between earning God’s grace, which is impossible, and meeting God’s conditions, which is …
Many proverbs warn that the sin of pride is a dangerous offense. It can lead to many things including anger …
God is warning us all. It is a dangerous proposition to deny Jesus. Defiance is an extremely dangerous attitude. Atheists …
Jesus challenges us to be God centered and to not have worry in our lives. This is clear in everything …
The birth of Jesus has special meaning. We must see it from the eyes of Jesus, our Messiah. We should …
In the Bible, courage is also called “good cheer” as in Mark 6:50 when Jesus gave the command to the …
The first step in overcoming rejection is to recognize the problem. Once you recognize it, you can deal with it. …
In the Bible, courage is also called “good cheer” as in Mark 6:50 when Jesus gave the command to the …
Most disciples of Jesus believe we are to help the poor but how are we to make good judgments on …
In both the Old and New Testaments, we see God’s desire for His children to show compassion to the poor …
I miss God’s goal (aka sin). There is a penalty for that. Unless … I am forgiven. Please watch this …
In this edition of the popular podcast series “Thinking in Public,” Albert Mohler speaks with Katy Faust, founder and director …
Please check out this short video. A disciple of Jesus has accepted Truth, not just as a concept, but as …
What matters most: Insight is taking the “long view”. People with insight are wise and are to be listened to intently. …
It seems that the “Prosperity Gospel” is not just a fringe movement of unhinged Pentecostal leaders. Check out this trend …
Sometimes ecstatic experiences are individual. Sometimes they are corporate. The early church included an element of ecstatic prophecy. John describes …
There are a lot of heretic hunters out there. That is a good thing. We need people who can spot …
By taking our eyes off the things of this world, we can more successfully turn our attention to the Messiah. …
The first step to become a Christian (think disciple of Jesus) is to understand what the term “Christian” means. The …
God is God. God does things that total surprise us. When God shows up, it can be very unexpected. It …
Jesus knew how he would die. It was predicted in the Old Testament in prophesies. It was a cruel and …
Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is one of God’s attributes …
Here is a very insightful and useful article by Duane Caldwell. Duane has served in many different capacities including pastor, …
If you want to get the basics of apologetics, here is a wonderful list to start with from Mikel Del …
We know that scripture and the bible are acknowledged to be the word of God to be revered as issuing …
Today’s devotion is on YouTube. Matthew 6:16-18 declares, When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for …
No problem ahead of you is more powerful than the God behind you. God is great. God is mighty. God …
When we become Christians, we are given all we need for spiritual maturity. Peter tells us that “[God’s] divine power …
Why this is important: Whenever Jesus says, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear,” He is calling for …
Worrying always results in missing God’s goal. Fear paralyzes and keeps us from acting on what God has planned for …
Jesus is clear. He is going to send the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will bring gifts. The Holy Spirit …
God fills John with the Holy Spirit while he is still in his mother’s womb and onward throughout his whole …
Here is a guest article from Mandy Sweigart-Quinn. Mandy is known as the Blue Collar Theologian (www.bluecollartheologian.blog)! She loves Jesus, His …
Why it matters: If a man is justified by the works of the Law, then why did Jesus the Messiah die? …
What matters most: Jesus the Messiah’s life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should …
God’s goal: Jesus summed up what God wants us to do. It was nothing new. God is all about simplicity. God …
Here is the truth about God. God is immutable. God never, every changes. That is a fact. This is one …
Here is a great overview of how discern false prophets. We all need to know how to do it. Our …
If you consider yourself an atheist with a sincere interest in truth, there are several things about being a disciple …
Let us consider the word “master” (usually translated Lord). So here is a fundamental question: “What is the foundational reality …
It is an important question to figure out. Is eternal life a gift or something we earn by being a …
God is doing a work in His people. It leads to glorification. Now that is amazing. Is this a promise …
We all suffer loss of a loved one or a friend. We will go to funeral homes, wakes, viewings, and …
“Christ” means “Messiah” or “anointed one”. As the Messiah, Jesus is the one who fulfils all old testament expectations. Is …
God goes to the Jewish people first. He declares that the good news message be proclaimed to Jews first. Nothing …
I believe that Jesus, the anointed Messiah of God, was crucified in my place, to pay my penalty for missing …
The definition of idolatry, according to Webster, is “the worship of idols or excessive devotion to, or reverence for some …
There is no doubt that poverty’s reach is both widespread and devastating. God’s people cannot be indifferent toward those in …
“I am the Light of the world” (John 8:12) is the second of seven “I AM” declarations of Jesus, recorded …
The most common old covenant expression of the means of atonement was the sacrifice and offering up of the blood …
Betrayal is a gross violation of trust and can be one of the most devastating forms of pain inflicted upon …
Hope is amazing but what is it really? In most instances in the New Testament, the word hope is the …
How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as well. And good …
Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick and the demon possessed. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is …
God is good in that I can count on His word. God is faithful. God will keep His promises. God …
Most disciples of Jesus believe we are to help the poor but how are we to make good judgments on …
I miss God’s goal for my life (aka sin). I sin. I need forgiveness. I need a pardon. Jesus stands …
I have to be careful. My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen, and I constantly …
God is holy. God does not tolerate evil and wickedness. What is my job when I encounter evil and wickedness? …
I must be careful. It is easy to get confused and stumble around. I have been brought out of slavery …
Jesus calls on me to be humble, gentle and meek. It is a requirement and not optional. Arrogance and all …
The mission of the church is to make disciples. Just before Jesus returned to heaven, He commissioned His disciples this …
I must be careful. There are many who proclaim “thus says the Master”. How can I know if they are …
The Bible speaks of demons as real, actual beings. However, Scripture’s depiction of demons is very different from the popular …
Jesus wants me to focus on the country where Jesus is in charge. That is the Kingdom of God. The …
My mission, given to me by Jesus, is to love. That is it. That should be my day. That should …
The religious elites are constantly trying to trap Jesus. I have to be careful. Legalism is insidious. I can slip …
Jesus had a lot to say about the homeless, wealth, prosperity, poverty, riches, the poor, the needy and giving. Here …
There are lots of things I can know about God. God created everything. I get that. But how did He …
When there is no government, there is complete anarchy. God has established government to place a check on lawlessness. It …
I am to respect God. I am to show respect for His holy name. I should not take His name …
We go through a lot as a part of our human existence. I get sick. Sickness follows me from birth …
Jesus has healed me. What should I do? Just move on with life like it didn’t happen? Not at all. …
I am so thankful to my Master Jesus, the Messiah. I want to shout. I sing about His greatness. I …
I must give God a big shout out! God is beautiful. God is stunning. God is awesome! Now here is …
Jesus is clear. In his manifesto (Matthew 5-7), Jesus tells us to pray like this: “Your will be done, on …
I confess to God that I have missed His goal for my life (aka sin). That has me walking in …
God is God. Nothing is impossible with God. His plan will be accomplished. I can count on it. I may …
It is stunning how masterfully our Master Jesus, the Messiah, uses questions (read more here) to teach vital spiritual truths. …
I am to do good to all people. I must be faithful to God’s goal to love my neighbor. I …