Friends, when it comes to passing down the faith in our homes, churches, communities, and nation to the next generation, it will be accomplished more by what is observed in us than what is heard from us. And I want to tie this to our families. There is a growing alarm among reputable church leaders about the mass exodus of youth from our churches and the faith.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
New Testament
Matthew 16:13–16 – Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You…
1 John 3:14, 18 – We know that we have passed out of death into life because we love the brothers and sisters. Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. THEME OF THE DAY: THE EVIDENCE OF BEING A CHILD OF GOD. All Christians experience seasons of doubt of whether or not they…
2 Corinthians 4:6 – For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. THEME OF THE DAY: SEEING JESUS FACE-TO-FACE. Let me start out today with a question – “What do you live for?” For spiritually tuned in…
Matthew 24:12 – And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. THEME OF THE DAY: WARNING SIGNS OF A COLD HEART. It can happen with ease and occurs in a short period of time. But it does give some warning signs before it arrives. Too often, though, because the signs are subtle, they are easily ignored. And…
Philippians 2:19-21 – I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare, they all seek their own interests not those of Jesus Christ. THEME OF THE DAY: THE UGLINESS OF SELFISHNESS. I want…