Teach: The Transforming Power of God’s Book (click on the link here for guide) I. God’s Book grants us discernment into how He works (Isaiah 29:1-8) The Holy Spirit uses His Word to show us how God has worked in the past. The first eight verses of this passage show us two things: God humbles … Continue reading Personal Worship Guide: The Transforming Power of God’s Book
Devotional Thoughts
Life and Health and Peace
The first to link these precious words together was Charles Wesley, in a classic celebration of the impact of Jesus Christ. This coming Lord’s Day we begin our worship service with his great hymn: O for a thousand tongues to singMy great Redeemer's praise,The glories of my God and King,The triumphs of His grace! Jesus — … Continue reading Life and Health and Peace
A Guide for Wednesday Vespers – When Times of Refreshing Come from the Lord
When Times of Refreshing Come from the Lord - A Devotional Guide through Acts 3.
Nine Marks of a Devoted Follower of Jesus
It is the mission of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ to develop devoted followers of our Savior, but what are the distinguishing marks of this type of person? A devoted follower of Jesus... 1. Enjoys God in worship – EVERY MEMBER A MODELParticipates regularly in worshipping the Lord with the Lord’s people on … Continue reading Nine Marks of a Devoted Follower of Jesus
Personal Worship Guide – When God’s Word Pours Down Like Rain
Personal Worship Guide - When God's Word Pours Down Like Rain God’s Word is like the rain. It fulfills God’s purpose of causing life to flourish. It comes from beyond us. We can’t control it. We only receive it… much like this invitation to feast at God’s banquet of grace. Isaiah 55:1-13 reminds us that … Continue reading Personal Worship Guide – When God’s Word Pours Down Like Rain
What attributes should mark a follower of Jesus?
Christians whose lives display the following features: Doxology, the habit taught and modeled by the Apostle Paul of constantly praising God and giving him thanks; Humility, the downward growth that comes by dwelling on the free, boundless,, almighty grace of God that achieves the salvation of sinners, including oneself, through the atoning death of the … Continue reading What attributes should mark a follower of Jesus?
Going to the House of the Lord
Sinclair Ferguson claims that the Psalms of Ascent serve as "A Hitchhiker’s Guide for Spiritual Survival." In Psalm 122, the hitchhiker anticipates what it will be like to worship in the house of the Lord. He says in verse 1: "I rejoiced with those who said to me, 'Let us go to the house of … Continue reading Going to the House of the Lord
Longing for Glory
Jesus expresses his longing for us in what is called His high priestly prayer. He prays: “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world." Here's how Peter … Continue reading Longing for Glory
Wednesday Vespers – When the Spirit Comes with Power
Some of you have asked what do you do in a vespers service. Well, there are many things you can do, but we do five things together in Wednesday vespers together: We sing a hymn and offer worship to the Lord. We read a Psalm and offer prayers of praise to the Lord based upon … Continue reading Wednesday Vespers – When the Spirit Comes with Power
A Performance-Based Christianity Leads to Atheism
Performance-based Christianity is killing the church. Do better and be better sermons, Sunday School lessons, and small groups eventually exhaust people and cause them to head for the exits. Atheism is on the rise in our country and we can attribute this phenomenon to lots of different reasons, but today we look within our hearts, … Continue reading A Performance-Based Christianity Leads to Atheism
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