Each week our pastors study diligently to deliver practical, thought-provoking messages from the Word of God.
In life, a good ending is not made at the end but in the day-to-day moments that follow a good start. It's important to reflect on who got us to where we are, what our purpose is, and what instructions we've been given for living. We're all writing an ending to our lives, so it's important to consider what kind of ending we making by the life we're living today. Success comes from recognizing and continuing what led to our original success.
Read MoreGideon experienced spectacular victory, not because of his might, not because of his power, not because of anything in himself, chance or developed, but because of his repeated humble obedience to God’s simple commands. The product of victory comes through the process of obedience. We can only expect the product of victory if we are willing to submit ourselves to the process of obedience. Daily obedience. Hourly obedience. Over the course of a lifetime.
Read MoreThe reality for Gideon and for Israel was that they could not have victory and freedom from their bondage until they actually started demonstrating faith in what God had clearly said. And we are no different. We so often find ourselves experiencing the simple consequences of our own idolatry, of what we choose to believe. Belief affects behavior. And we cannot experience the freedom and victory God wants to give until we start demonstrating real faith in His Word by our obedience.
Read MoreDifferences pose barriers to relationship. Most all conflict, disagreement, hostility, and animosity can be traced back to people finding themselves on opposite sides of a divide. However, for the Christian, Christ is the ultimate commonality and trumps all other differences, no matter how seemingly significant. Christ is the ultimate bridge.
Read MoreGod is in the business of delivering His people, and He does so through human agents. However, He is no respecter of persons and He does not hesitate to use and give honor to a seemingly lesser vessel.
Read MoreGod’s people often wallow around in the consequences of their own actions for years or even decades, but God is willing to get His hands dirty in the messes His people make and is faithful to deliver them if and when they cry out for His deliverance. Step one in overcoming sin is to acknowledge that I’m the problem.
Read MoreThere is a temptation to be ashamed of the gospel message. But there is nothing to be ashamed of; it is a powerful message. It has the power to change the world, and because of its power, we have an obligation to share it.
Read MoreThrough history, God has chosen to bring about good in the world by His Spirit working through people. God wants to use you to accomplish good in the world. Are you a vessel God can use to bring about deliverance?
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