There is joy in a lifestyle of service. Philippians 1:21-26For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I am torn between the two: …
Look for the positive side of a negative experience. Philippians 1:12-15Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for …
There is joy in the shared life of God Philippians 1:1-2Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. John 15:5“I am the vine; you are …
God rules and reigns. Isaiah 40:22-31He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth,and its people are like grasshoppers.He stretches out the heavens like a canopy,and spreads them out like a tent to live in.23 He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing. 24 No sooner are they planted,no …
Reread the story of Christmas. Matthew 1:18This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Isaiah 55:8-14“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my …
Christmas reminds us of the extreme and extravagant generosity of God. Isaiah 9:6-7For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. John 3:16-17For God so loved the world that …
To remind us of the Great work of God. Matthew 1 :21-23She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will …
I. Ambassadors vs. Activists II Corinthians 5:20Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. II. Ambassadors for reconciliation II Corinthians 5:12-21For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you opportunity to boast on our behalf, that …
Thanksgiving Entrance. Psalm 100:1-5 II. Thanksgiving Offering. Psalm 50:7-15 Psalm 96:4-9 III. Thanksgiving Sacrifice. Psalm 116:16-19 Psalm 61:1-8 IV. Thanksgiving Voice. Jonah 1:17-2:10