The Holy Spirit is the “first installment” of our salvation. He is God’s “deposit” in our lives, guaranteeing that God will one day finish what he has started.
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:5In the spiritual life, direction makes all the difference. True believers aren’t in heaven yet, but they aim their steps in that direction.
Text: Philippians 3:12-14To those who stand strong in the midst of trials, the best is yet to come. We will receive the “crown of life” and reign with Jesus forever. The “second death” in hell cannot touch us at all.
Text: Revelation 2:8-11When we grow with God we’ll avoid embracing the world.
Text: 1 John 2:12-17God intends for the church to become a body of committed, loving truth-tellers. Easy to say, hard to
do.
God will do whatever it takes to bring us to the place where we remember him. He’ll stop at nothing. Whatever it takes to get us on our knees is good for our spiritual growth.
Text: Jonah 2If you’ve been running, here is some good news. It is never too late to stop running from God.
Text: Jonah 1:4-17The people of the world can do without our sermons, but they can’t live without our prayers. And if they get our prayers, they might one day listen to our sermons.
Text: Jonah 1:4-17When we decide to run from the Lord, Satan is happy to provide the transportation.
Text: Jonah 1Fruitful families develop the holy habit of church involvement.
Text: Hebrews 10:25