In a classic comic, Calvin and Hobbes are talking about the New Year when Calvin says, “I’m getting disillusioned with […]
Text: Matthew 5:1-2Our final purpose is evangelism: we must share with those in our world, with those beyond our world, and we must care about the whole world.
Text: John 17:18Our fourth purpose is that we serve God by serving others. Jesus is our model: we must be available, grateful, and faithful.
Text: Ephesians 2:10The first purpose in life is to worship God. We do that by focusing our attention on Him; expressing our affection to Him; and by using our abilities for Him.
Text: Revelation 4:11We were created to be loved by God; we were made to last forever; and we find our purpose by getting to know Him.
Text: Ephesians 1:4God doesn’t want just part of us; He wants all of us. In order to follow Him fully, we need discipline. And the reason we should give everything to Him is because of the Cross – He’s given everything to us.
Text: Ephesians 5:15-17The early church was not made up of casual Christians, but rather was composed of people who were sold out to Christ. These impact players were steadfastly devoted followers who put their faith into action through instruction, ministry, prayer, adoration, caring, and telling others the gospel.
Text: Acts 2:42-47Jesus never intended for his followers to be clustered in little cloisters. His plan is global and He has positioned us to propagate the gospel in our community, our county, our country, and on the continents.
Text: Acts 1:1-8I remember a church picnic we had when I was pastoring in Rockford. Everything was great except that it was […]
Text: Titus 1:15; 1 Timothy 4:2The conscience is the soul’s automatic warning system. We will discover more about its purpose as we focus on its four roles: a witness, a prosecutor, a defender, and a judge.
Text: 1 Samuel 24:1-15