Posts Tagged ‘bible study’
How to Access God’s Strength
Real talk—life isn’t easy. We all face days when the weight of our circumstances feels like too much to carry. But here’s the good news: God’s strength is not just a vague hope or a distant possibility. It’s a promise—one that’s meant to be received, not just admired from afar. Throughout Scripture, God’s reputation is…
Read MoreMeditation is the Key to a Flourishing Life
The Secret to a Flourishing Life is Meditating on Scripture If you could choose one daily habit that would transform the direction of your life, what would it be? Psalm 1 offers a surprising answer: meditate on God’s Word, day and night. In a world obsessed with quick fixes and instant results, this ancient wisdom…
Read MoreWomen’s Leadership in the Church Isn’t Optional
Why Women’s Leadership in the Church Isn’t Optional—It’s Biblical: Lessons from Romans 16 When we talk about the future of the Church, we often dream big: reaching new people, transforming communities, and seeing lives changed by the gospel. But if we want to see the Church thrive as God intended, we must look back to…
Read MoreModeling Christ for the Next Generation
Why Discipleship Starts at Home One of the biggest challenges facing families and churches today is the misconception that discipling children is primarily the church’s responsibility. Many parents think, “If I just get my kids to church, the pastors will take care of their spiritual growth.” However, the reality shows that the church’s time with…
Read MoreHow to Honor God and Government
If you’ve ever felt the tension between respecting governing authorities and living out your allegiance to King Jesus, you’re not alone. We live in some of the most politically charged and polarizing environments. As Christ-followers, we’re called to uniquely be of two worlds simultaneously. Like a spiritual amphibian, we are both citizens of earth and…
Read MoreSlow Down to Hear Christ’s Voice: God Still Speaks!
Nothing is worse in a conversation than talking to someone who gives you the silent treatment in return. If you’ve ever felt like God is silent, you’re not alone. I get it. Life is loud, our schedules are packed, and the world has a way of crowding out the quiet. What if we are crowding…
Read More“God, Just Tell Me What to Do Next!”
“When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth.” – Jesus (John 16:13, CSB) In the midst of giving his disciples some final words of encouragement before the events of the cross, Jesus spent some time talking about the coming of the Holy Spirit (see John chapters 14 through 16).…
Read MoreYou Are Not Just Talented, You Are Spiritually Gifted
“I want to make a difference in the world.” And I am not that special for saying that. Most of us want to leave an imprint on the world that makes it better. Sure, maybe our ambitions are vastly different. Some of us dream of influencing the WHOLE world while some of us see OUR…
Read MoreA Lesson in Reading the “Commands” of Scripture
The more you study Scripture, the more you see how important context is for understanding the meaning of a passage. This is especially important when it comes to seeing how the “commands” of Scripture fit with the truths that ground them. Or to say it another way: Let the indicatives (truths) of Scripture set up…
Read MoreYou Were Loved Into Existence
The beginning of the year is often a time of deep reflection. Our hope is that your thoughts are not only directed toward your resolutions but also about more profound existential questions. We will help you get there: our first two months of sermons are entirely directed toward the subject of purpose! I’ve been part…
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