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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Treasuring Forgiveness – Matthew 18
Link: Treasure Forgiveness - Matthew 18:12-35 Monday: Matthew 18:35 is a hard saying of Jesus. Is God’s forgiveness of us conditional upon our forgiving of others? How would you answer this question from God’s Word? Next, reflect on this summary of what Jesus is saying in this parable: “No true follower of mine will act … Continue reading Treasuring Forgiveness – Matthew 18
Daring to Tell the Gospel Amidst Much Conflict – Acts 17
Why did they dare to tell His Gospel? What is the strongest stimulus and motivation? A. The comparative study of religions has led many to deny the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and to reject the very concept of His exclusive claim of being the only way to God and the imperative of evangelizing and seeing … Continue reading Daring to Tell the Gospel Amidst Much Conflict – Acts 17
Treasuring Prodigals (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)
I recently preached on Jesus' famous parable. Here's what struck me most: As we think rightly of our Father and treasure Him as the real prodigal in this story, we will become more intentional in sharing His pursuit of other prodigals, whether they are prodigal in their rebellion and self-centeredness or whether they are prodigal … Continue reading Treasuring Prodigals (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)
The Grandeur of Gospel Grace – Isaiah 61
Attached is a link to our personal worship guide that guides you through Isaiah 61. The Grandeur of Gospel Grace - Personal Worship Guide
The Rescue Story
The Rescue Story - Isaiah 60
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
Fearless and Singing
Now suppose both death and hell were utterly defeated. Suppose the fight was fixed. Suppose God took you on a crystal ball trip into your future and you saw with indubitable certainty that despite everything - your sin, your smallness, your stupidity -- you could have free for the asking... your whole crazy heart’s deepest … Continue reading Fearless and Singing
What arrests the movement of the gospel in our midst?
The Church at Ephesus - Losing Your First Love (Revelation 2:1-7) Not prioritizing a loving relationship with Jesus Christ arrests the movement of the gospel and leads a church to become a monument. This church ended up losing her first love for Christ. What is the Lord asking you tod do to prioritize your relationship … Continue reading What arrests the movement of the gospel in our midst?
Worship Reflections – Romans 16:17-27
‘The only wise God’ deserves all praise, honor, and glory since He is the originator and sustainer of His wonderful plan for redemption. His objective “to bring about the obedience of faith” from among the nations will be realized (Romans 16:26). Satan is the accuser of Christians who undermines grace and assurance, makes Christians insecure, … Continue reading Worship Reflections – Romans 16:17-27
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