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“Pay to all what is owed to them.” ~Apostle Paul
God lets us know we have obligations. And so, we pay taxes. No big deal. Not a lot of commotion. …
Why should we obey our government and leaders?
This is pretty straight forward. We are to be responsible. We are to respect our leaders. We are to pay …
Is our response one about God’s power or some fancy logical philosophy?
Paul wasn’t afraid to admit that he was inadequate. Now that is something. In fact, he was scared to death. …
“Paul reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath and tried to persuade both Jews and Greeks.” ~Luke
I must be persistent and faithful. I must reason with others every chance I get. My job is to persuade …
“These men who have turned the world upside down have come here too.” Thessalonian city officials
I need to stay focused on the essential message of the good news of Jesus. Paul understood that and shows …
“So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.” ~Luke
Do people speak highly of me as a disciple? Does it matter? My job is to please God. That should …
“Unless you are circumcised according to the custom prescribed by Moses, you cannot be saved.” ~Religious Elites
God is doing amazing things. The people are coming to Jesus. The legalists emerge. They sense fresh meat and pounce. …
“I am Jesus, the One you’re hunting down. I want you to get up and enter the city. In the city you’ll be told what to do next.” ~Jesus to Saul
Saul is on a mission. It is not a mission for God though. The religious elites were out to destroy …
“Saul was right there, congratulating the killers.” ~Luke
The religious elites (members of the Sanhedrin) had Stephen killed for following Jesus. Saul (later to become the Apostle Paul) …
“And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” ~Jesus
God expects me to pray. Jesus instructs me to ask. Paul wrote, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in …
Joy – Is it because of the believers’ partnership in the good news?
Am I offering prayers filled with joy? Am I a partner in the joy of the good news? Am I …
Ecstasy – Is it in response to the Holy Spirit?
We seem a little reluctant to talk about the ecstatic experience. Is that for mystics and weirdo’s I think? Maybe …
Joy – Do God’s people find their joy in Jesus?
Jesus wants me to glad, joyful and happy. Jesus paid the price for my missing God’s goal (aka sin). I …
Fools – What do we know about them from Proverbs?
I want wisdom. It is important to my daily walk with Jesus. Sometimes it helps, in understanding something, is to …
“We don’t want the crowds up in arms” ~Religious Leaders
The religious leaders wanted to kill Jesus. They would. The religious elites just didn’t want people to be upset about …
“Why this gossipy whispering?” ~Jesus
Jesus decides to return to His hometown. When He got there, some men carried a paraplegic on a stretcher and …
“Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit.” ~Apostle Paul
This is very common. I don’t think of it that way naturally but it is when you start looking below …
Is love optional?
Is love optional? Yes, I get to decide whether to love or not. So do you. I often am not …
“Don’t brashly announce what you’re going to do tomorrow; you don’t know the first thing about tomorrow.” ~King Solomon
This is a very common theme that leads to wisdom. So follow the thread from Solomon to Jesus to Paul …
“Our prayers for you are always spilling over into thanksgivings.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul anchors himself in being connected with Jesus who is in charge of his life. Because of that, no matter …
How to cultivate a lifestyle of Thanksgiving
In this message, Casey Wilson from The Christian Training Center reminds us through the lives of Abraham, Paul and the …
“Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking.” ~Apostle Paul
What can I give to God? Is there an offering I can make that will make a difference? Will Jesus …
“Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them.” ~Apostle Paul
If I asked my family, friends and colleagues if it is clear that I am on their side, what would …
“But you’ve seen and heard God’s wisdom because God, by his Spirit, has brought it all out into the open before you.” ~Apostle Paul
We have God’s wisdom in our life. The amazing Spirit of God leads us. That is amazing. While we don’t …
“I can’t believe your fickleness.” ~Apostle Paul
We don’t like to think about it but there are a number of messages delivered by men of God that …
“This signet (the Holy Spirit) from God is the first installment on what’s coming.” ~Apostle Paul
God has given us the Holy Spirit. That is a sign of His authority in our life. Jesus has left …
“That was my reason for writing a letter instead of coming.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians was very direct. He was concerned about what he was hearing. Sometimes a clearly …
“So what difference does it make who’s religious and who isn’t?” ~Apostle Paul
It isn’t about who was raised in the church and has a religious background. Paul is clear on that. If …
Am I worshiping the wrong thing?
We worship everything but God. I trust in my 401k. When I am in financial trouble, I have a credit …
“No one’s ever so much as imagined anything quite like it— What God has arranged for those who love him.” ~Apostle Paul
I think I know it all. I am very confident about what the future holds for me. But can I out imagine …
“The Message bears fruit and gets larger and stronger, just as it has in you.” ~Apostle Paul
I understand the Message of Good News. Jesus, sent by his Father, is the ultimate messenger of how good God is. …
“So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.” ~Author of Hebrews
Am I letting it slip through my fingers? I have access to God. Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, paved …
“Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do.” ~Apostle Paul
News flash. God can handle things with out my help!! God doesn’t need me to correct believers. This can be very …
“We’re not about to throw up our hands and walk off the job just because we run into occasional hard times.” ~Apostle Paul
Will I throw up my hands and walk off the job? No way. I have to be clear about that. I …
“They trivialized themselves into silliness and confusion so that there was neither sense nor direction left in their lives.” ~Apostle Paul
There are some “real” atheists. There are also many who believe there is a God but don’t believe in God. …
“I’m God-commissioned.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul knew something. He wasn’t afraid to say it. God had commissioned him. He was on a mission for God …
“Celebrate God all day, every day.” ~Apostle Paul
Now here is some great advice from the Apostle Paul. He knew what he was talking about. This is how …
“May everything good from God our Father be yours!” ~Apostle Paul
God is good. There is no doubt about it. The Apostle Paul starts out his message to the Colossians with …
What is the most dangerous threat to my leadership?
We often see danger as lurking outside of us. Here is a sober reminder from Brandon Cox. Something along the …
"But it wasn’t by any fancy footwork on our part" ~Apostle Paul
Paul depended on Jesus and the Holy Spirit to speak about the Good News. He depended on Jesus completely. While …
"What happened was this: People knew God perfectly well, but when they didn’t treat him like God…." ~Apostle Paul
We all know GOD exists. Sure, there are some atheist but they are really kidding themselves. So lets not think …
“Isn’t it obvious that all angels are sent to help out with those lined up to receive salvation?” ~Apostle Paul
I have to say that it hasn’t always been obvious to me that angels are here to help me. There …
This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike "What’s next, Papa?" ~~Apostle Paul
We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We share in His resurrection and live a resurrection life. We get to share …
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