In Luke 6:38, Jesus says, "Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you." Charity - giving to the poor - is an essential part of Christian morality... I do not … Continue reading C.S. Lewis On Giving
Devotional Thoughts
Treasure the Returning King – Luke 19:11-27
Click below for a devotional guide for this Sunday's sermon from Luke 19:11-27. Treasure the Returning King
Demands and Delights of Advancing the Gospel (Romans 16:1-16)
Demands of Advancing the Gospel 1. It demands sacrifice and hard work (vv. 1-2, 6, 12 - Tryphaena and Tryphosa, v.12 - Persis - "who has worked hard in the Lord") 2. It demands taking risk (v.4) 3. It demands a willingness to suffer (v.7 - fellow prisoners) Delights of Advancing the Gospel 1. With … Continue reading Demands and Delights of Advancing the Gospel (Romans 16:1-16)
Christianity Without the Church? by Chuck Colson
Below is a thought provoking article written by Chuck Colson. http://www.crosswalk.com/news/breakpoint-with-chuck-colson/christianity-without-the-church.html - comments In their 1985 book Habits of the Heart, Robert Bellah and Richard Madsen introduced the world to “Sheila Larson.” Sheila described her belief system this way: “I believe in God. I’m not a religious fanatic. I can’t remember the last time I … Continue reading Christianity Without the Church? by Chuck Colson
Treasuring the Risen Christ Who Draws Near
Click below for a devotional guide for Luke 24:13-35 Treasuring the Risen Christ Who Draws Near God’s Word details thirteen post-resurrection appearances of Jesus to His followers. This devotional guide examines one of the more famous ones and my personal favorite. It is found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 24:13-35. Rembrandt painted it four … Continue reading Treasuring the Risen Christ Who Draws Near
Why Remember Gethsemane?
What are the practical implications for taking time to remember Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46)? “Every life has its Gethsemane, and every Gethsemane has its angel.” What an encouragement for us when we wrestle and pray during times of testing, trial, and temptation! Remembering Gethsemane shows us the sinfulness of our sin. Let us adore our Savior … Continue reading Why Remember Gethsemane?
Why have you forsaken me?
If you feel like crying out to God, “Why have you forsaken me,” you would do well to reflect on and remember Jesus’ prayer and fourth word from the cross from Psalm 22:1. When you call out to God from the depths of your own despair, remember to whom you are calling. Jesus was there … Continue reading Why have you forsaken me?
Even in death the righteous have a refuge
Proverbs 14:32 reads: "When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge." "The wise man of Proverbs saw beyond this dying world; and caught the sunbeams of glory brought to light by the Gospel!’ — Charles Bridges 2 Timothy 1:10b - "Our Savior, Christ Jesus, has destroyed … Continue reading Even in death the righteous have a refuge
The Cross Overcomes All the Enemies of Joy
“Here in the cross is where every enemy of joy is overcome: Divine wrath, as he becomes a curse for us; Real guilt, as he becomes forgiveness for us; Lawbreaking, as he becomes righteousness for us; Estrangement from God, as he becomes reconciliation for us; Slavery to Satan, as he becomes redemption for us; Bondage … Continue reading The Cross Overcomes All the Enemies of Joy
Praying for Our Church Family from Acts 19
Vespers Guide for Acts 19 (Click here for PDF) - When the Word of the Lord Prevails During our Vesper service, we sing a hymn together, pray a Psalm, read a chapter of the book of Acts, share a devotional on the chapter, pray kingdom prayers using the chapter from Acts as our basis, and … Continue reading Praying for Our Church Family from Acts 19
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