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Commitment: The Measure Of Maturity

1 Corinthians 9:16-18
Topic: Spiritual Growth
What does being committed to the kingdom of God mean to you? [ read more... ]

Commitment: The Measure Of Maturity

1 Corinthians 9:16-18
Topic: Spiritual Growth
What does being committed to the kingdom of God mean to you? [ read more... ]

Christians On Fire

Revelation 3:14-22
Topic: Spiritual Growth
What are some of the traits that you would expect to see from a Christian that is on fire for God? ( passionate in prayer, worship, bible, evangelism, positive, motivated, etc.) [ read more... ]

Christians On Fire

Revelation 3:14-22
Topic: Spiritual Growth
What are some of the traits that you would expect to see from a Christian that is on fire for God? ( passionate in prayer, worship, bible, evangelism, positive, motivated, etc.) [ read more... ]

Are You Willing to Lose it All to Gain it All?

Acts 17:28-31
Topic: Spiritual Growth
While I was in prayer, the Lord began to reveal to me the most important thing that, not only me, but the whole world needs, is to realize unless we are willing to lose it all we can never gain it all. [ read more... ]

Are You Willing to Lose it All to Gain it All?

Acts 17:28-31
Topic: Spiritual Growth
While I was in prayer, the Lord began to reveal to me the most important thing that, not only me, but the whole world needs, is to realize unless we are willing to lose it all we can never gain it all. [ read more... ]

A Refuge For A Weary Soul

Psalms 46:1-3
Topic: Spiritual Growth
This past week during some of the normal private devotional time, I happened to run across several old hymns that I was not familiar with. As I listened to them, their words were so incredibly compelling that I started seeking out the story behind some of the writers. One particular hymn was written by Anne Steele. I found an excellent biography about her written by Kevin Twitt, who is one of the leaders of a band called Indelible Grace. [ read more... ]

A Refuge For A Weary Soul

Psalms 46:1-3
Topic: Spiritual Growth
This past week during some of the normal private devotional time, I happened to run across several old hymns that I was not familiar with. As I listened to them, their words were so incredibly compelling that I started seeking out the story behind some of the writers. One particular hymn was written by Anne Steele. I found an excellent biography about her written by Kevin Twitt, who is one of the leaders of a band called Indelible Grace. [ read more... ]

7 Lies Of Satan

John 8:44-44
Topic: Spiritual Growth
We all know that Satan lies! But, why do people lie? 2. Let me ask you three questions... [ read more... ]

7 Lies Of Satan

John 8:44-44
Topic: Spiritual Growth
We all know that Satan lies! But, why do people lie? 2. Let me ask you three questions... [ read more... ]

5 Suggestions On How To Fail As A Christian

2 Corinthians 4:7-10
Topic: Spiritual Growth
This life as a believer is not an easy life, but it is the BEST life. Some people bemoan the fact that they had to give up a lot of things to become a believer in Jesus Christ. In a sense, that is right. [ read more... ]

5 Suggestions On How To Fail As A Christian

2 Corinthians 4:7-10
Topic: Spiritual Growth
This life as a believer is not an easy life, but it is the BEST life. Some people bemoan the fact that they had to give up a lot of things to become a believer in Jesus Christ. In a sense, that is right. [ read more... ]

Of Stokers And Sirens

Topic: General
I have come to realize, that the preacher who is ONLY a siren, that wails loudly at a malfunction in the church, can never perfect a church! [ read more... ]

Of Stokers And Sirens

Topic: General
I have come to realize, that the preacher who is ONLY a siren, that wails loudly at a malfunction in the church, can never perfect a church! [ read more... ]

Numbered

Acts 12:16-19
Topic: Spiritual Growth
Because of the nature of man, he lives in two worlds. First, in a very public world that he is visible to all and there are some social responsibilities to live up to in this world. Second, there is a private world that can be a place of blessing and contentment or it can be a private hell of torture. [ read more... ]

Numbered

Acts 12:16-19
Topic: Spiritual Growth
Because of the nature of man, he lives in two worlds. First, in a very public world that he is visible to all and there are some social responsibilities to live up to in this world. Second, there is a private world that can be a place of blessing and contentment or it can be a private hell of torture. [ read more... ]

Living Epistles

2 Corinthians 3:3-3
Topic: Spiritual Growth
An epistle is just a letter or something one has written for the good of another. It may contain the revelation of one man’s thoughts and feelings to another. [ read more... ]

Living Epistles

2 Corinthians 3:3-3
Topic: Spiritual Growth
An epistle is just a letter or something one has written for the good of another. It may contain the revelation of one man’s thoughts and feelings to another. [ read more... ]

Leaving Spiritual Childhood

Genesis 12:5-8
Topic: Spiritual Growth
The reason we are studying this is because Abraham, whom Abram later was named, is the Father of the Faithful. And those who WALK IN THE STEPS OF THAT FAITH are children of faith. [ read more... ]

Leaving Spiritual Childhood

Genesis 12:5-8
Topic: Spiritual Growth
The reason we are studying this is because Abraham, whom Abram later was named, is the Father of the Faithful. And those who WALK IN THE STEPS OF THAT FAITH are children of faith. [ read more... ]

Learning To Listen To Jesus

Jeremiah 13:11-11
Topic: Spiritual Growth
They say that listening is the biggest part of communication. I believe this witness is true. After all, how can we effectively connect with others if we don’t comprehend what is being said? [ read more... ]

Learning To Listen To Jesus

Jeremiah 13:11-11
Topic: Spiritual Growth
They say that listening is the biggest part of communication. I believe this witness is true. After all, how can we effectively connect with others if we don’t comprehend what is being said? [ read more... ]

It‘s Time To Get Fat

Psalms 92:10-15
Topic: Spiritual Growth
It should not be evaluated on the basis of how “good” we are or how much we’ve kept from certain sins! [ read more... ]

It‘s Time To Get Fat

Psalms 92:10-15
Topic: Spiritual Growth
It should not be evaluated on the basis of how “good” we are or how much we’ve kept from certain sins! [ read more... ]

I Have a Body on My Back

Romans 7:24-25
Topic: Spiritual Growth
This sentence would be imposed and right there at the place of judgment if for instance the offender was found guilt of murder they would chain the body right on him right there And he would walk out of the court room with a body chained to him. [ read more... ]

I Have a Body on My Back

Romans 7:24-25
Topic: Spiritual Growth
This sentence would be imposed and right there at the place of judgment if for instance the offender was found guilt of murder they would chain the body right on him right there And he would walk out of the court room with a body chained to him. [ read more... ]

How to Stay Saved in the Absence of Your Pastor

Philippians 2:12-15
Topic: Spiritual Growth
Parents of small children who go out for dinner, or who take a couple days just to be by themselves are careful to instruct those children to do what the babysitter says and not to give her a hard time. Mom and Dad trust the babysitter to be responsible enough to provide proper care in their absence, and they also trust their children to behave [ read more... ]

How to Stay Saved in the Absence of Your Pastor

Philippians 2:12-15
Topic: Spiritual Growth
Parents of small children who go out for dinner, or who take a couple days just to be by themselves are careful to instruct those children to do what the babysitter says and not to give her a hard time. Mom and Dad trust the babysitter to be responsible enough to provide proper care in their absence, and they also trust their children to behave [ read more... ]

How Far Can You Go On Empty

Amos 5:4-6
Topic: Spiritual Growth
Two Irishmen, Pat and Mike, had narrowly escaped death on a sinking ship. They were floundering around in icy ocean waters on a couple of planks. Pat had a problem with often resorting to some of the grossest profanity and he thought that he ought to repent of it and then the Lord would come to his rescue. Mike thought his theology was sound. Pat began to pray, but just before arriving at the main thesis of his repentant prayer, Mike spotted a ship coming toward them. As delighted as Columbus when he first spotted the North American shore, Mike hollered, “Hold it, Pat. Don’t commit yourself, here’s a ship.” Pat immediately stopped praying! Isn’t that the way that many of us are? The only time we pray is when we are “in a jam.” As soon as things improve we forget God. (From John Haggai, Run To Win) [ read more... ]

How Far Can You Go On Empty

Amos 5:4-6
Topic: Spiritual Growth
Two Irishmen, Pat and Mike, had narrowly escaped death on a sinking ship. They were floundering around in icy ocean waters on a couple of planks. Pat had a problem with often resorting to some of the grossest profanity and he thought that he ought to repent of it and then the Lord would come to his rescue. Mike thought his theology was sound. Pat began to pray, but just before arriving at the main thesis of his repentant prayer, Mike spotted a ship coming toward them. As delighted as Columbus when he first spotted the North American shore, Mike hollered, “Hold it, Pat. Don’t commit yourself, here’s a ship.” Pat immediately stopped praying! Isn’t that the way that many of us are? The only time we pray is when we are “in a jam.” As soon as things improve we forget God. (From John Haggai, Run To Win) [ read more... ]

God Sometimes Whispers

1 Kings 19:9-12
Topic: Spiritual Growth
God sometimes whispers so we will move closer to hear Him. [ read more... ]

God Sometimes Whispers

1 Kings 19:9-12
Topic: Spiritual Growth
God sometimes whispers so we will move closer to hear Him. [ read more... ]

From Half-Way To Perfect

Genesis 17:1-4
Topic: Spiritual Growth
God's Word to Abram after many years of first speaking to him was "BE PERFECT." [ read more... ]

From Half-Way To Perfect

Genesis 17:1-4
Topic: Spiritual Growth
God's Word to Abram after many years of first speaking to him was "BE PERFECT." [ read more... ]

Four Lessons From Familiar Objects

Mark 4:22-34
Topic: Spiritual Growth
What is Spiritual life like? Jesus used parables to help us better understand. [ read more... ]

Four Lessons From Familiar Objects

Mark 4:22-34
Topic: Spiritual Growth
What is Spiritual life like? Jesus used parables to help us better understand. [ read more... ]

Fire in the Barley Field

2 Samuel 14:29-31
Topic: Spiritual Growth
In 2 Samuel 9, there is a very compelling story about a young man named Mephibosheth that I think would bless us to consider. First there are some things that we need to establish about Mephibosheth. At the age of five he, as the grandson of the reigning king, was wealthy beyond his wildest imagination. He was a strong and healthy boy. And though he may not have known it yet, he was in line to be king of Israel some day. Because of who Grandpa was, he would one day be king of the mightiest nation on the earth at that time. At five he already had wealth, health, power and promise of a very bright and sustaining future. [ read more... ]

Fire in the Barley Field

2 Samuel 14:29-31
Topic: Spiritual Growth
In 2 Samuel 9, there is a very compelling story about a young man named Mephibosheth that I think would bless us to consider. First there are some things that we need to establish about Mephibosheth. At the age of five he, as the grandson of the reigning king, was wealthy beyond his wildest imagination. He was a strong and healthy boy. And though he may not have known it yet, he was in line to be king of Israel some day. Because of who Grandpa was, he would one day be king of the mightiest nation on the earth at that time. At five he already had wealth, health, power and promise of a very bright and sustaining future. [ read more... ]