We live in a world of promises. Philippians 1:6 NIV 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. God promises to fully complete His work in you. There is resistance to that promise. John 10:10 NIV 10 The thief comes only…
Things we sing, pray and say Do we really believe this? Good defined: Mark 10:17-18, Psalm 119:68 Mark 10:17-18 NIV 17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 “Why do…
Matthew 7:12 NIV 12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 MSG 12 “Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do…
Matthew 7:12 NIV 12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 MSG 12 “Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do…
Matthew 7:12 NIV 12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 MSG 12 “Here is a simple, rule-of-thumb guide for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you, then grab the initiative and do…
Billy Graham – a man who gave it all. Mark 12:41-44 NLT 41 Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. 42 Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. 43 Jesus called his…
Matthew 18:21-35 MSG 21 At that point Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?” 22 Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven. 23 “The kingdom of God is like a king who decided to square accounts with his servants. As he got under way, one servant…
Isaiah 43:16-21 (The Message) This is what God says, the God who builds a road right through the ocean, who carves a path through pounding waves, The God who summons horses and chariots and armies— they lie down and then can’t get up; they’re snuffed out like so many candles: “Forget about what’s happened; don’t…
Luke 6:27-36 Love for Enemies 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt…
What does it mean to be a Christian? Jesus used another word: “Disciple” Disciple: learner pupil apprentice adherent follower Let’s rebrand Christian into DISCIPLE. A disciple is: one who says yea John 13:31-38 one who loves as Jesus loves one who does not get distracted John 13:31-38 NIV 31 When he was gone, Jesus said,…