Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.” Some Pharisees who were with him heard him say this and asked, “What? Are we blind too?” Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.
Grow pt. IV: Grow your Foundation Michael Allen; August 27th, 2023 Ephesians 4:11–16 Ephesians 4:1–8 NIV As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep…
Being authentic and truly known is a scary feeling in our world today. Admitting our emotions, confessing our sins, these create ways people could hurt us. But scripture offers a better way. By growing in our humility, we learn that confessing our weaknesses of sin and emotional burdens to our brothers and sisters is a way for us to grow in our relationship with the Lord, by glorifying His power over all.
This week, as we finish up the 6th chapter of the Gospel of John, we continue the bread of life passage. Scripture will be asking us each to consider how we respond to Truth when asked to leave our own kingdoms and enter the Kingdom of God. Scripture will be asking us each to consider how we respond to Truth when asked to leave our own kingdoms and enter the Kingdom of God.
As we continue in John, we see Jesus call out our tendency to come to him as our own personal, private Jesus. As we look to the first part of the “bread of life” passage this week, we’ll see Jesus calling us away from materialism and to enduring nourishment for our souls.
As we turn to the start of Jesus’ ministry in the Gospel of John, we’re reminded of how powerful the testimonies of our own relationships with the Son of God are. As we look to the Word, let’s be encouraged to share our stories with those around us, and in so doing glorify God!
Sometimes, we get upset over how a church uses its funds. We feel a desire to control what we consider to be our When we view our money and possessions as an extension of our self-control, we have a hard time letting go without feeling like we still get to have a say in how they are used.
Christmas is upon us; joy to the world, the King has come! We will conclude our Christmas series with encouragement to believe in God for His help, mercy, and promises.
Christmas is upon us; joy to the world, the King has come! We will conclude our Christmas series with encouragement to believe in God for His help, mercy, and promises.
There’s a fundamental misunderstanding that’s often occurring when someone asks how we can take the Bible literally. What’s assumed is that in order to take the Bible truthfully, we have to take every word in it as literally as possible. But to do so is actually to disregard how God is communicating truth! So, hear me, and hear me clearly: there is no Christian who takes the Bible literally, word for word.