Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

New Testament

Let Not Your Heart be Troubled: Keeping Our Eyes on Heaven

Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our…

Let Not Your Heart be Troubled: Cures to all Heart Troubles

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.  John 14:1 1. Believe Jesus exists: John 14:1, John 13:1, Hebrews 11:6 2. Believe Jesus exists and cares about you: John 14:2, John 1:14, John 8:31-32 3. Believe Jesus exists, cares about you and is preparing a place for you: John 14:2, Revelation 21:1-4 4. Believe Jesus exists, cares…

Let Not Your Heart be Troubled: Causes of Heart Trouble

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.  John 14:1 1. Adam: Separation: Genesis 3:8-11 2. Moses: Anger: Numbers 20:8-12 3. David: Loneliness: Psalm 142:4 4. Disciples: Circumstances: Matthew 14:28-31, John 6:1-9 5. Martha: Anxiety: Luke 10:38-42 6. Timothy: Fear of people: 2 Timothy 1:6-8

Beware of Spiritual Mountaintop Experiences

Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going you cannot follow me now, but you will follow afterward.” 37 Peter said to him, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” 38 Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I…