Most of us can think of a time when we had a craving for something sweet… a cookie, ice cream, or a brownie. For some, this kind of craving can result in an internal battle.
Many of us live a Christian life that’s like a saggy bed. We’re rock firm on one end and rock firm on the other. We know we’ve accepted Christ, and we know we’re going to heaven when we die.
Often times, you'll hear runners talk about the "wall" they hit when they are running. They can either stop running or push through the wall. Although it's hard to push through the wall, the reward is great...
When you think of witnessing, what comes to mind? Many think witnessing is scary and intimidating. Others think it’s something that just pastors and ministry leaders should do.
It is said of the church in Jerusalem that they operated “with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people” (Acts 2:46-47).
There can be little doubt that one of the secrets we see in Acts 2 of the Jerusalem church’s effectiveness was that they “devoted themselves…to prayer.”
“Without the Holy Spirit, Christian discipleship would be inconceivable, even impossible. There can be no life without the Life-giver… as a body without breath is a corpse, so the church without Spirit is dead,” said John Stott.
Speaking of biblical preaching, John Stott said, “Nothing is more important for the life and health of the church,” adding, “churches live, grow, and flourish by the word of God.”
Stuart continues to discuss what it looks like to feed on Scripture. In this message, he models how to study Romans 12:1–2 by reading carefully, asking what the text says, what it means...
Isaiah 42 reveals God’s servant—gentle, faithful, and empowered by the Spirit—who brings justice without crushing the weak and offers hope to the nations.
Isaiah 40 calls God’s people back to joy, reminding them that even in seasons of heaviness, God promises renewed strength and the “oil of joy” for those who wait on Him.
Isaiah 32 opens with a poetic vision of a righteous king whose just rule transforms the people under him, creating a community marked by protection, refreshment, and stability.
Isaiah 5 paints a love song in which God, the devoted vineyard owner, pours care and blessing into His people but receives only bitter, wild fruit in return.
Jill starts a series entitled “Learning to Live,” where she opens the book of Isaiah and shares how God created man to live—live happily, live well, and to live in Paradise...
In Luke 24, Jesus opens His disciples’ minds to understand the Scriptures and reveals Himself in a fresh, life changing way, showing that believers should never stop growing in their understanding of Him.
Paul urges believers in Colossians 2 and 3 to keep growing in Christ—setting their hearts and minds on things above—because their old life has died and their true life is now hidden with Him.
The cross, once a means of torture, shame, and death, has become for some little more than an ornament. But for many, it symbolizes the death of Christ and the blessings and responsibilities...
Paul’s concern was to raise the Corinthians’ view of the church to new heights, and in so doing, to give each believer a higher view of their own role in the church’s life and ministry.
Perhaps one of the most striking things Christ said about His incarnation was that He had not come to be served, but to serve, and that His disciples should develop the same attitude.
Witnessing, sharing your faith, and spreading the gospel mean different things to different people, but they all include talking about God. So let’s talk about talking about God.
At times it can feel like everything is working against you, like everything has been taken from you and you have nothing left to give. Naaman's maid had every right to feel like this.
How do you stay when you really want to go? It's not easy. Abigail was a woman stuck in a difficult marriage with a difficult husband. But instead of being angry and vindictive...
Ruth changed her world using humble acts of love and kindness. Despite her circumstances, Ruth spent her life in service. She lived a life that exemplified love to those around her...
The judge and prophetess Deborah was surrounded by not only a spiritual war but a physical one! God gave her the gifts and talents she needed to complete the task He gave her.
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