Living in a chaotic world presents opportunity. First, we must demonstrate this world is not our home. Second, we prove our hope is not dependent on treaties, accords, or international agreements. We are, after all, strangers and pilgrims heading home. Jesus also lived in a chaotic world. The Roman Empire brought peace at the […]
Timothy had a responsibility to use what God had given him; and so do you. It is your duty, your obligation to serve the Lord. In order to finish well, Timothy needed to remember his duty. There is joy in serving Jesus; and you will find three steps leading to that joy.
If there is a position of power, at least one person will attempt to unseat whoever currently holds it. Paul encourages Timothy to hold tightly to his allegiance to Christ. You must also do this, because your master matters. A proper response to authority will show itself in the way you speak and the way […]
Our hope rests on the surety of the truth: God is still with us! Notice three titles for Jesus found in John’s gospel this morning. Merry Christmas!
Friendship demands commitment. Notice three key areas of commitment in today’s passage and ask if you are this kind of friend to others.
A world broken by sin produces horrible displays of both perversion and injustice. Christians must take the beautiful light of the gospel into dark places. Paul teaches that although life is dark, Jesus satisfies my thinking.
Facing the truth can be painful. Some refuse to acknowledge the truth and will attempt to distort the truth to fit their liking or narrative. This is nothing new! People have been trying to ignore or change the truth for as long as there have been people! Today’s passage highlights an important lesson: embracing the […]
From time to time, it is good to look back and be reminded of “the big picture” so that one remains focused on what is important. Today, we do just that! Guest speaker, Herb Taylor, from Baptist Church Planters, reminds us of the five foundational essentials to every successful ministry. Listen and be reminded!