Jesus, like a farmer, shows that unless basic steps are taken, there will be no continuation of His mission or message. Today we observe as Jesus multiplies influence and teaches three key ingredients to growth.
Paul’s independent message matched the message the Jerusalem church and its leaders gave. Good News is always Good News. Paul shares his verified message in three distinct settings.
Prayer is a powerful tool, known to many but used by few. Deacon Ramendra Krishna shares how prayer can make a difference in your life.
Almost everywhere you go, there is a “pecking order” established that determines who gets what, when, and for how long. Is Jesus’ kingdom like that? How does one advance in His economy? Jesus instructs His disciples about that topic, and Pastor Eldred shares the wrong and right ways to advance in Jesus’ kingdom.
It is vitally important to pay attention to your surroundings. What you think you see may not be what is actually occurring. In this passage, Jesus allows His disciples to have a “behind the scenes” view of His person, power, and plan. As Pastor shares, ask God to show you how He is at work […]
Bob Bass shares his heart and vision with us today, taking James 1:21 – 27 as his text. He reminds us of our duty to care for those less fortunate than us, as well as those unable to care for themselves.
The first time anything is attempted, it is not usually as good as anticipated. This morning we hear Jesus preach His first sermon – and find it BETTER than one might hope. It is a message of hope, good news, and a call to obedience.
Because James is focusing on the importance of patience, he desires to show how vital it is in every area of life. Even the way we speak is affected. The words we use and the topics we discuss are to be laced with patience and perseverance. James gives his readers instruction on their speech, both […]
We cannot focus on one single experience or on one solitary day to determine the success of our life. It takes time coupled with faithful and consistent efforts to prove the validity of the Christian life. James continues discussing the topic of patience by sharing 3 keys to successful Christian living.
James wants his readers to remember that God operates on a different time schedule than they, and it is different from the one you or I carry, too! For the people of James’ day – and for you and I today – patience is needed when we are mistreated and advantage is taken of us. […]