The Church’s Impact On The Community
on January 6th, 2021
They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:45-47) With so much division, conflict, and hatred infilt... Read More
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Fellowshipping With Other Believers
on January 5th, 2021
Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. (Acts 2:43-44) Right now, we find ourselves in the midst of a time when people are buying into the idea that they don’t need church fellowship. They think that turning on their televisions, opening their laptop, or using an app on their phone to watch... Read More
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Excitement For God’s Word
on January 4th, 2021
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42) On two occasions in the second chapter of Acts, the Bible says that the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching. From this statement, we get a sense that these believers were dedicated to the Word of God. The most obvious sign that people love their church shows ... Read More
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Stop Demonizing The Other Side
on January 3rd, 2021
“When your people ask you, ‘Won’t you tell us what you mean by this?’ say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am going to take the stick of Joseph—which is in Ephraim’s hand—and of the Israelite tribes associated with him, and join it to Judah’s stick. I will make them into a single stick of wood, and they will become one in my hand.’ (Ezekiel 37:18-19) Social group identity theory ... Read More
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Commonalities and Tribalism
on January 2nd, 2021
The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, take a stick of wood and write on it, ‘Belonging to Judah and the Israelites associated with him.’ Then take another stick of wood, and write on it, ‘Belonging to Joseph (that is, to Ephraim) and all the Israelites associated with him.’ Join them together into one stick so that they will become one in your hand. “When your people ask you, ‘Won’t you te... Read More
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Pursuing Unity
on January 1st, 2021
The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, take a stick of wood and write on it, ‘Belonging to Judah and the Israelites associated with him.’ Then take another stick of wood, and write on it, ‘Belonging to Joseph (that is, to Ephraim) and all the Israelites associated with him.’ Join them together into one stick so that they will become one in your hand. (Ezekiel 37:15-17) If you read the text... Read More
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Start The Year With Gratitude
on December 31st, 2020
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) There is a subtle distinction in this text when it comes to giving thanks that I believe is very significant. The command is not to simply “be” thankful—that’s an attitude. It is to “give” thanks—that’s an action. Professor Johannes A. Gaertner said: “to speak thankfulness is courteous and ple... Read More
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When It’s Hard To Be Grateful
on December 30th, 2020
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) As we close out another year, we are often encouraged to look back on the last 12 months and think about all we have for which to be thankful. But if we’re being honest, sometimes it can be difficult to be thankful when our circumstances aren’t ideal. After... Read More
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A Communal Mindset
on December 29th, 2020
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8) Over the past couple of days, we’ve talked through what it looks like to be courageous and committed in following Christ and His call on our lives. I want to wrap up this topic today and discuss with you the importance of having a COMMUNAL MINDSET when it comes to... Read More
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Commitment To Your Calling
on December 28th, 2020
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8) Yesterday, we talked about how important it is to develop courage if we want to be sent by God to further His kingdom. Today, I want to emphasize that in addition to being courageous, we should also be COMMITTED TO A CALLING. Once courage enters the heart of a be... Read More
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Send Me
on December 27th, 2020
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9) When the Lord asks, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” this is a question we all qualify to answer. But sadly, rather than saying, “Yes Lord, send me, I’ll go,” far too many of us say, “No, not yet Lord. Hold on! Wait until I g... Read More
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It’s Not A Competition
on December 26th, 2020
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. (Philippians 2:3) I remember in our old neighborhood, I had neighbors who wore me out because they constantly competed with each other. Overall, these were really good people with loving homes, beautiful families, and amazing educational backgrounds. But one of the things that I quietly lamented abo... Read More
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Be Grateful, Not Envious
on December 25th, 2020
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. (James 3:16) There are so many joyful aspects of celebrating this time of year. You have the opportunity to gather with those you love and are close to. You are able to give and receive gifts. You get to celebrate, laugh, and catch up with people you may not have seen in a while. It’s such a wonderful t... Read More
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Abundance Over Scarcity
on December 24th, 2020
You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's. (Exodus 20:17) Jealousy is so powerful that it can corrupt the truth in the mouth of the believer. So when the believer speaks out of jealousy, the power and effect of the word of God is muted by the presenc... Read More
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Self-Promotion
on December 23rd, 2020
If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. For wherever there is j... Read More
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The Repercussions Of Jealousy
on December 22nd, 2020
But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. (James 3:14-15) The epistle of James is a letter written to early Christians in the Jewish diaspora. His purpose is twofold: to minister to persecuted believers i... Read More
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Ignoring Your Own View
on December 21st, 2020
Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? (Psalm 27:4) Jealousy is a problem because it blocks and blurs our vision of life, preventing us from enjoying its beauty. It obstructs our vision with envy, spite, and resentment. It distracts us from the blessings God has given us, and from the strength we have within us. For the believer, jealousy is the most vicious e... Read More
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Confidence Over Jealousy
on December 20th, 2020
A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot. (Proverbs 14:30) On one occasion, self-help author and cultural critic Shannon Alder wrote about the difference between people who are jealous and bitter versus those who are confident and secure. She described those who are jealous and bitter as those who are the first to race to the top of mountains, while those who are con... Read More
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