Faith
Loudmouth – Epic Fail
‘ “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” Jesus answered, “I tell […]
Loudmouth – Rock-Solid Identity
‘When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” ‘ Matthew […]
Loudmouth – Stepping Out
‘But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” ‘ Matthew 14:30 This week, Pastor Rurel of Crosspoint Church in Niceville, FL, continued in the sermon series, Loudmouth, a study of Jesus’ chosen leader of the church, Peter. Here are the links to the notes from […]
Loudmouth – No Turing Back
From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are […]
Loudmouth – The Call Of A Loudmouth
Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. So he bent over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up at once and began to wait on them. Luke 4:38-39 NIV This […]
God’s Economy – Avoiding Spiritual Bankruptcy
Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” […]
God’s Economy – Scarcity Or Abundance Mindset. Which One Do You Have?
When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” John 6:5 NIV One of the topics that most people struggle with is money. It is also one of the most discussed subjects in the Bible. I don’t think […]
From “Loopholes” To Love
Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands before they eat!” Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said, ‘Honor your […]
God Values Our Presence Over Our Performance
‘But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ ”’ Luke 15:32 Pastor Jeremy continued the sermon series “Redefining Christian” at CrossPoint Church in Niceville, FL. It was a compelling and moving message. I’ve been trying to capture and clarify […]
Are You A “Christian?” It May Be Time To Change That.
“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 There are times where I cringe when some people who I know define themselves as “being Christian.” […]
“Let Go And Let God” – Why This Statement May Have Left You Spiritually Floundering. There Is A Biblical Pattern For Spiritual Transformation That Works (Part 1)
Ephesians 4:17-24 ESVNow this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have […]
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 NLTFor the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. When Jesus died on the cross, He died for everyone one of your sins. And mine, and look around you, theirs too. God put the full weight of sin on Him on […]
An Encouraging Word Could Be a Life Changer For Those Around Us!
Romans 1:12 NLTWhen we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Who can’t use a little encouraging? As we walk in our Christian faith, when we get into the church, we will have those who come around us who are very encouraging. They […]
“Stand Firm In The Faith. Be Courageous. Be Strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLTBe on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. I love Paul’s Spirit-inspired writing. Practical advice and always giving us guidance that we can use in our lives to glorify God with everything that we do. Today’s verses are no exception. Let’s break it […]
Our Goal Should Be To Keep The Gains That God Has Given Us Through His Grace.
Philippians 3:16 NLTBut we must hold on to the progress we have already made. Working in the church’s Recovery ministry, you see some miracles that I think are missed on most people that may be in the church. When you see the change that happens in the life of others who enter the church with […]