Jesus Christ has singularly impacted history in a way that is unprecedented, difficult to fathom, and truly supernatural. As those who claim to follow Him, it would be wise to examine how much we allow Him to impact our day-to-day lives.
Read MoreIn this message, we learn about God's promise to Israel during a time of darkness and judgment. This promise was that a child would be born, and he would bring deliverance to his people. We explore the four names Isaiah gave to describe this coming deliverer and how they encourage us to seek guidance, strength, care, and peace from Jesus.
Read MoreThe story of Christmas is a story of unbelievable condescension. It is a story of unbelievable humility—for which we praise God. As Christians, there is no better way to emulate and glorify Christ than to demonstrate the same humility he demonstrated when he came to earth as a helpless baby—the humility we celebrate in this season.
Read MoreGod has promised a ministry to His children. He has predestined us to be conformed to the image of His Son, and He is working to bring about this ministry in our lives.
Read MoreWhen the world reaches the bottom, they have nowhere else to turn, nowhere else to look than up. You may be the only thread that connects a lost person to Christ. When they cry out in desperation for help, will you be ready?
Read MoreYou may feel like you’re walking through the valley of the shadow of death but that God isn’t with you. It may seem that there is not a path anywhere that would lead you out. In these moments, you must lean into your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ more than you ever have. Lean into the truth that He will never leave us or forsake us. Lean into the truth that the God of the mountain is the God of the valley, that the God of the good times is the God of the bad times, and that the God of the day is the God of the night.
Read MoreIt is vital that we not become so enraptured with the gift that we fail to be thankful for the giver.
Read MoreIn this message, we are reminded that the words we speak are a reflection of the condition of our hearts. We should be mindful of both what we say and how we say it. By choosing our words carefully, we can avoid self-harm while positively impacting those around us.
Read MoreThis message discusses how modernity has made us wealthy, but we are not richer for it. Seeking pleasure and abundance reduces happiness, whereas humility increases it. The message emphasizes the importance of seeing life as a resource, serving others, and finding fulfillment in God and service to others.
Read MoreGratitude is a gift from God that allows us to appreciate and experience the beauty and wonder of the world. Our senses give us the ability to see and appreciate the world, and equally, gratitude is a gift that contributes to a vibrant and joyful life. The episode highlights how failure to be thankful could detract from the richness of life.
Read MoreThis message discusses the importance of making wise choices in life. It emphasizes that even small actions and decisions can have significant consequences, whether good or bad. By choosing wisdom over folly, we can avoid the negative consequences that come with making poor choices and live a fulfilling life.
Read MoreThis message explores the importance of demonstrating resiliency and grace towards one another in our fallen, sinful world. The speaker uses the analogy of a bank account, emphasizing the need for regular deposits in our relationships to offset the withdrawals of our sin nature. We are reminded that maintaining positive relationships and institutions requires both grace and intentional investment.
Read MoreWe are known to others by our spirit, otherwise known as our attitude. It is our attitude or our disposition that can make or break us as people and as Christians.
Read MoreThis message delves into the topic of chance and its influence on success and prosperity. In light of this, Solomon emphasizes the importance of wisdom over material wealth and tells a story of a wise, poor man who saved an entire city during a siege, not because of his wealth but because of his wisdom. The message encourages listeners to value wisdom and to be receptive to it, irrespective of its source.
Read MoreThis message highlights the tendency of humans to be more critical of others than of themselves and how this attitude can be detrimental to ourselves and Christ's mission. Listeners are encouraged to adopt the spirit of Christ and respond in grace rather than self-righteousness and anger in order to preserve good.
Read MoreJohn passionately explained to the Ephesian church who Christ was and the difference he would make in their lives. He makes the claim that Christ is real, that you can have a relationship with him, and the fellowship surrounding that relationship brings lasting joy. This amazing gift is one we are all called to appreciate and share with others.
Read MoreIn this message, we explore the topic of forgiveness and how it relates to our relationship with God. We discuss the times when we feel distant from God due to our own actions and how guilt can sometimes be a gift from God that leads us to repentance and forgiveness. The message emphasizes the importance of accepting God's forgiveness and letting go of shame.
Read MoreThe inevitability of death is a reality that comes for everyone, regardless of their position in life. Solomon asserts that there is an advantage in death for those who fear God, while the wicked will not fare well. However, those who are still alive still have an opportunity to choose; they have an opportunity to change.
Read MoreIn this message, we delve into the ending of the Lord's Prayer. The final line of this prayer is a pledge of allegiance to a powerful and eternal king who is above all others. This ending describes a reliance on an able and worthy king whom we are preparing to meet in eternity.
Read MoreThis message explores the reliability of God's promises and how we can align ourselves with His purposes to experience His goodness. The speaker highlights Romans 8:28 as a conditional promise requiring us to seek and understand God's purposes to receive its benefits. This message reminds us that when we pursue our own purposes, we forfeit the goodness of God.
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