John 3
Are You Lacking Joy In Your Life? A Change In Focus Can Bring It Back Into Your Life!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLTAlways be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. You can see it everywhere you look. You can see it in the eyes of those we come in contact with every day. We see people struggling to find […]
A Call To Christian Community, The Lost Art Of Hospitality
“The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. God has given each of […]
The Proper Response Of A Submitted Heart Before The Lord
‘And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but […]
Why Don’t People Listen To My Message About Jesus?
‘ “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. ‘ Matthew 7:6 Christians have the most important message to give to this sinful world. ‘For God so loved the world that he […]
Freedom – Life In The Spirit
‘But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. ‘ Galatians […]
Freedom – Christ Alone
‘When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. ‘ Matthew 17:8 At Crosspoint Church in Niceville, FL, Pastor Rurel Ausley started a new Sermon Series called Freedom. As my wife and I were driving to church, she asked me if I was interested in the verse that she got from a sister in […]
What You Do Speaks So Loudly, I Can’t Hear What You Are Saying!
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 NIV Over the last couple of weeks, our church has been preaching a message titled, “Redefining Christian.” For […]
At The End Of Our Lives, It Will Be The Quality Of Our Relationships That Will Matter Most!
1 Timothy 6:12 NLTFight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. From the minute we are born, and God graciously gives us our first breath, we are in a battle. I’ve heard it said […]
Life Means Nothing Without A Submitted Heart To Jesus Christ!
Matthew 22:37-40 NLTJesus replied, “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.” […]
Are You Finding It Challenging Dealing With Others? The Best Place To Leave Them Is In God’s Hands
Matthew 11:25-30 NLTAt that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way! “My Father has entrusted everything to me. No […]
Merry Christmas!! It’s Time To Press In To Our Faith In Jesus Christ!
John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. I love Christmas; it is the time that we, as Christians, celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This is the one day that the world […]
“We Achieve Victory Through Our Faith!”
1 John 5:1-5 NLTEveryone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too. We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey his commandments. Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. For every […]
Do You Want To Be Helpful to Those Around You? Tell Your Salvation Story
Acts 9:19-21 NLTAfterward he ate some food and regained his strength. Saul stayed with the believers in Damascus for a few days. And immediately he began preaching about Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is indeed the Son of God!” All who heard him were amazed. “Isn’t this the same man who caused such devastation […]
Are You Looking To Persuade Others? Let Your Example Speak Loudly
Ephesians 4:2 NLTAlways be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. ”ALWAYS be humble and gentle.” This is a command, not a suggestion. It is easy to observe others and make judgments in our minds about the spiritual growth of those around us. The […]
Is Your Life Bearing the Right Kind of Fruit? If Not, It May Be Time For a Change of Heart
Matthew 22:1-14 NLTJesus also told them other parables. He said, “The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son. When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to notify those who were invited. But they all refused to come! “So he […]