The manager of a large office noticed a new employee and asked, “What’s your name?” The worker replied, “John.” The […]
Text: Matthew 1:1-17A newspaper photographer wanted to get pictures of a fire so his newspaper agreed to charter a plane for him. […]
Text: Titus 3:12-15John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. In the midst […]
Text: Ephesians 6:18-20Last week we focused on the applause that comes from heaven when we do the hard work of making peace […]
Text: Matthew 5:10-12The third purpose is discipleship. We become more like Christ when trouble teaches us to trust Him; when temptation teaches us to obey; and when trespasses teach us to forgive.
Text: Romans 8:29The 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 4:11The 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 24:1-15Followers of Christ can be confident of salvation and sanctification because of the work of the Holy Spirit. We’re to stand firm and hold to the truth of the Bible in these final days.
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5With all the reports about the nearness of the Second Coming, we must not become alarmed. The Antichrist is also coming and will proclaim himself to be God, but believers have nothing to fear.
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12We’re to respect other believers and strive to live in peace with everyone. We’re also called to communicate what people need to hear, remembering to be patient with everyone.
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15