by admin | Feb 20, 2015 | Christian Perfection, Discipleship, Following Christ, Obedience
Revelation 3:20 ‘Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. “What does God want to do in your situation right now?” Insurmountable obstacles are everywhere. Not...
by admin | Feb 20, 2015 | Christian Perfection, Discipleship, Following Christ, Obedience
Judges 7:2 The LORD said to Gideon, “The people who are with you are too many for Me to give Midian into their hands, for Israel would become boastful, saying, ‘My own power has delivered me.’ What difference would it make in our pulpits if young adults going into...
by admin | Feb 6, 2015 | Christian Perfection, Following Christ, Waiting
Scripture Reading: John 11:1-15 During times when our efforts fail to resolve a looming crisis, there are often tangible consequences. If a bill is not paid on time, you can be charged a late fee. A car barreling through a red light crashes into your car, despite your...
by admin | Jan 30, 2015 | Christian Perfection, Discipleship, Following Christ
Scripture reading: Luke 14:25-35 The following points are taken from the characteristics Christ listed. 1. Hate your father, mother, spouse and children, brothers and sisters, and even your own life. The word “hate” literally means hate. It is sort of an ironic word...
by admin | Jan 30, 2015 | Christian Perfection, Discipleship, Following Christ
Scripture reading: Luke 14:25-35 At first blush, it would seem that there are several different themes or topics running through this teaching of Jesus. The entire discourse, however, relates to one instruction, which is the cost of discipleship. When I think of...
by admin | Jan 23, 2015 | Christian Perfection, Evangelism, Following Christ
As water moves, it etches its imprint on everything it touches. A waterfall carves into rock and earth. The beauty of places such as Antelope Canyon in Arizona was created by rushing, flowing water. Rushing, flowing water can also cause destruction, by removing earth...