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Rockpointe Community Church is a nondenominational Christian church located in Sterling Heights, Michigan. We believe that the Bible is relevant and true, and believe that Jesus said it best when He told a gathered crowd to love God and love others. We believe the rest follows pretty naturally. At Rockpointe you will find a safe place to explore your faith and ask your own tough questions. We can’t promise to have all the answers, but we can introduce you to the One who does. You can find out more about us at www.rockpointe.org or find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/RockpointeCommunityChurch).
No matter where the church may be found throughout history and around the world, the foundation remains the same – it is Jesus Christ! The early church was known by their love, that first love of being near to Christ that poured out through them onto a waiting world. How are we doing with that […]
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We need each other. There’s just no way around it. We need the community of believers to help us grow, to challenge us, to shape us, and to allow others to be shaped by us. On our own we too easily grow self-absorbed and callous to the needs of others. But community can be hard. […]
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What does it mean to be the church? Not just to “come to” church, but to truly BE the church? To truly be the church is to be called out by God from a darkened world, to come and be a part of a family and fellowship of believers. To love and be loved. Forgive […]
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Our church community can celebrate SO MUCH as we review God’s incredible faithfulness over the years and decades of ministry here at Rockpointe Community Church. But we never, ever forget that the honor, the glory, all the credit, goes to our amazing Lord – the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. To God be ALL […]
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Have you stopped to wonder just exactly, “Why am I here?” “Why am I part of the church broadly, and why am I a part of this specific church?” The answer to that question takes us back to our first love for Christ and His Church, where it awakens our passion for our faith and […]
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The Rockpointe Community warmly welcomes good friend and guest artist Steve Garrett for a very special musical experience. Originally from Nashville, now hailing from Philadelphia, singer, songwriter, worship artist, pastor and speaker Steve Garrett brings a genuine heart for the Lord in all that he shares. Instagram & Facebook @revstevegarrett
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Have you ever thought about how God is writing the story of your life? How many chapters have you lived, and what are their themes? In what chapters have you made significant life decisions? In which ones have you made regrettable choices and in which ones have you seen detours redeemed… 22 Flee the evil desires […]
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What does it mean to be a pilgrim on his journey of faith? How does that pilgrim travel from a former life focused solely on the here-and-now to one with a profoundly eternal perspective? What did that arresting moment look like? What does it look like for us? 2 And you were dead in the trespasses […]
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How is it possible that a devout muslim could accept the Truth of the Gospel after two years of earnest seeking, only to spend another seven putting off the ultimate faith decision? What did that decision cost Abdu? What does it cost us? At what point do we decide to embrace the Truth? 7 So he […]
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What happens when you hit the wall? When you completely run out of fuel? When you are utterly emotionally, physically, and spiritually spent? You might be tempted to ignore the problem, distract yourself from it, or medicate it away. But what if instead, you bring your lament to the Lord and trust Him to comfort […]
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Many struggle with Christianity’s truth claim that Jesus is the only way to relationship with the one true God, the only door through which that relationship is available. But what we too often miss is the truth that Jesus also says that all are invited. So what might seem exclusive is actually the most radically […]
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How can we know that God is worthy of our praise, our love, our complete devotion? When we can appreciate His authenticity, His singular uniqueness, His inestimable value, and the unfathomable depth of our need, then and only then can we understand how truly worthy He is of our everything… 17 As Jesus started on his […]
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The Scripture very clearly tells us that one day all tribes, all nations, all people, will bend the knee to Jesus Christ as Lord. That all our confusion about earthly concerns will fade away…but the Kingdom of God remains. Eternal. Unending in every way… What is your allegiance? 13 Later the leaders sent some Pharisees and […]
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Is your relationship with Jesus a walk in the park or a wrestling match? An honest pursuit of God should involve a fair amount of struggle as we grapple with the complexities of life and what His Word teaches us about them. And in the struggle and grappling, like Jacob, we are marked and changed. […]
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Sometimes we have things that happen to us that are the direct result of our own sin. Other times the cause is linked to the sinfulness of the world or of those around us. But at other times there may be no apparent explanation and like Job, in our pride, we think we have the […]
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How much do you know God’s character? Do you know him well enough to trust him? Do you understand that in both good and hard times, he has a plan! So even when the odds seem impossibly long and we don’t understand what’s happening, know that the Lord will be with you. Always… 1 After the […]
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Are you aware that God wants to meet you in your weakness? That he desires the best for you, even when that requires difficult changes in your life…in your very being? Do you know that he loves you so much that he’ll patiently struggle with you until you are ready to move forward? 22 During the […]
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In Christ, pain and suffering ultimately have redeemed meaning. Even though this is difficult for our human minds to comprehend, they have profound purpose! And because they have purpose, God will give us the strength to endure. We may not always understand, but we can trust that He who loves us more than we could […]
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How does the humbled Lord shape your life? Jesus Christ had every right to be exalted above any earthly ruler or cultural hero, but instead he walked a path of total humility. That was His way. And that is the way in which God is honored. How do we walk? 5 In your relationships with one […]
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We get confused sometimes because we think that the Christian life is about a set of dos and don’ts. But on closer examination, it becomes evident that the Christian life at its core is not about that at all! It is about a contest of wills, though. It is the question – is Jesus Lord? […]
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Our modern world would like us to believe that truth is relevant. My truth is just as valid as your truth and so on… The problem is that’s just not…true! Truth is immutable and unchangeable. Fixed and stable. Always reliable, always pointing in the right direction. 14 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, […]
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Evil is obvious. Except when it’s not. Evil is easy to spot. Except when it’s concealed by confusion and deception. Evil is only in really bad people. Except when I find it in my own heart… 13 No one has ever gone to heaven and returned. But the Son of Man[e] has come down from heaven.14 And […]
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When we come to Christ, we realize that his love isn’t the frothy type. It is not the emotional type or in any way fleeting or superficial. Instead, it’s the type that covers and convicts us at the same time, infusing us with the desire to be better, to do better, to love better… 4 Love […]
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There is a Scarlet Thread that runs through all time, space and history…what does that mean for our lives? This thread provides for us the answer to the eternal question of sin. Our sin. Yours and mine. Covered completely by the sacrifice of God’s own son Jesus Christ… 3 He was despised and rejected by mankind, […]
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The uncomfortable truth is that pain and suffering are used by God to shape us. To refine us. To help us help others. They have a purpose, even if we can’t see it now, and God never leaves us alone as we wrestle with them… 16 That is why we never give up. Though our bodies […]
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The world today tells us countless lies about our identity…how do we know who we really are? Do we look to our ethnicity? Our nationality? Our sexuality? And more importantly, whose we really are? To whom do we belong and what does He say about who we are and who we are meant to be? […]
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How intentional are we with parenting our children? Are we more concerned with being a “friend” to our children, rather than leading them into a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ? Do we seek to just make them happy, or do we strive to help them grow into thoughtful, mature adults? Are we comfortable telling them […]
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Are you more holy or less holy today than yesterday? Has your pride or your ignorance stopped you from being shaped in the way that God is working to shape you? Do you resist what God is trying to do in you and in your life? Salvation is just the beginning of the adventure… 4 For […]
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When we are faced with vindictive behavior, how do we respond? Even when we’ve legitimately been hurt, wronged or unjustly injured, we have no right…no right whatsoever to seek retribution. The Scripture exhorts us to wait upon the Lord, for He will deal with the unrighteousness thrust against us. Our responsibility, as difficult as it […]
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There are many lies out there about what the church is and what people think it’s supposed to be. There are many reason why our thinking is confused on this point. But at the core of the issue, the church is simply this: Individuals who become aware of their own weaknesses and who come to […]
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What do we do with our sin? Do we ignore it? Downplay it? Justify it? Pretend it has no consequences? Or do we face it down for the destructive force that it is and ask God to refocus our thoughts and desires. To refocus our aim so that we hit the target, rather than loosing […]
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What do we think hell is like? Do we picture a burning, barren landscape populated by the devil’s pitchforked minions? Does it impress us as reality or does it feel like a myth? What is the truth and what is cultural misrepresentation? How do we form our thinking on something that we find so easy […]
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What do we think heaven is like? Do we picture angels with fluttery wings strumming harps on a cloud? Does it captivate our attention or does it sound uninteresting? What is the truth and what is cultural misrepresentation? How do we form our thinking on something that we struggle so much to comprehend? What can […]
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The enemy of our souls feeds us lie after lie in this world. Most times, they’re not even that obvious, as his greatest trick is to cloak himself in false appeal. When we reject this one who has done nothing but lie to us, who has led us away from God, we embrace our status […]
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There is a vital Biblical principle to stewardship that’s supposed to guide our lives. It’s a reality, whether you believe it or not. How do we practice this foundational principle? How does our understanding of “our stuff” guide our life decisions? What lies in this area have we foolishly or unknowingly accepted, and how can […]
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If there’s one thing that the church needs now more than anything else, it’s people committed to pursuing the truth in all aspects of life…the news we consume, the books we read, the advice we accept, the cultural models we look to. There are many lies about the world…but by definition, we are called to […]
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Any needed transformation in ourselves begins with honestly facing who we are – both our sinfulness but also the unique value God sees in us. We are made in His image, after all! The truth is…we are loved beyond belief by our Heavenly Father. And at the same time, more sinful than we believe about […]
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We can have far too low a view of the Christian faith sometimes. The only Gospel is accessed by the only Biblical faith…and the only Way is by the Spirit of the living God. Nothing else works. Nothing else gets us into right relationship with God! 20 My old self has been crucified with Christ.[a] It […]
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What is faith, really? Even when life is burning everything to the ground, God finds us. When we feel like we don’t even have the smallest shred of faith, when our last thread of faith frays, we can trust that He’s there. That’s real faith. That day-to-day trust that the Lord cares about and is […]
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What Gospel guides our life? Is it a false one, offered by the world and filled with just enough truth to seem attractive, but ultimately damaging at its core? Or is The Only Gospel, that of Jesus Christ cruci 5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I […]
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How do we react to the way in which John describes Jesus? Are we so accustomed to picturing the Christ child as a safe, mewling, helpless infant in a stable that we completely miss the history-rending truth that He was literally, God incarnate? How does this truth revolutionize our understanding of Christmas? How does it […]
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How do we deal with waiting? Do we become anxious and irritated, or do we look for the signs of what’s going on while we wait? Do we cultivate an expectant heart and spirit? In this season of time, no matter how long you feel you’ve been waiting on the Lord, know that He has […]
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Do you realize that you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, there is a resounding rejoicing in heaven? And did you know that in establishing that relationship, you open yourself to an unparalleled channel of joy in your life? Have you embraced that joy? Will you embrace the joy of grace? 21 A woman […]
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Jesus teaches that “The waters of the heart overflow in the words that a person speaks; your words reveal what is within your heart.” We can see from this what the real truth at the heart of this Practical Theology is – The Lord of our heart will be the Lord of our lips. That’s […]
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In our modern world where success is often counted by the size of your following or influence, we need to remember the value of one. One person in need of God’s grace. One individual crying out for His love. One lost soul desperate for His healing… The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15 Now the tax […]
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There is a definition of faithfulness that states it is “to be true to the facts, true to the original…steadfast in allegiance.” What does that really mean? It means to maintain fidelity to the original. As a church, as individuals, are we faithful to the fidelity of the Original, to Jesus Christ? Is that where […]
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Do not let sin have power over you…let good have power over sin! When we tune our listening ear to the guidance that the Lord offers, we gain the ability to stand for what is right while maintaining a winsome posture that builds bridges and wins hearts and minds to the ways of Jesus Christ. […]
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We’ve been on the receiving end of Christ’s gentleness more than we can ever know. How do we pass that on to others in our lives? In our traumatized and untamed, undisciplined souls, do we let His gentle nature quietly shape us and draw us to His side? 13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called […]
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When we experience God’s kindness, it changes our lives. And because He has been kind to us, we are to extend that same kindness and mercy to others. And when we don’t, we err. Grievously. But when we act in kindness, we unlock the full force of God’s goodness, poured out in lavish abundance… 13 You, […]
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What does it mean to offer forbearance to others? To offer patience, grace and forgiveness, even when we feel under siege? And do we realize that sometimes we are the ones trying and testing the forbearance capacity of those around us? And that above all else, God offers generous, unlimited forbearance towards us, even when […]
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As followers of Jesus Christ, we can be confident that no matter what happens, God is still in command and control. When your job changes, a relationship doesn’t work out, when you stumble and fall, when the world seems destined for chaos…God is still sovereign. He still knows you by name and he cares for […]
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As followers of Jesus Christ, we’re supposed to be different. To love differently. Not in some superior fashion, but in humility, like prisoners who know just how much it took to set us free. Because of that radical freeing experience, there’s a love that rises up in us and pours out onto those with whom […]
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Who do you serve? Who do you trust? What are you known for? Whom are you known for? How crazy are you ready to be? 14 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home.[a] If this were not so, would I […]
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What are you riding in life that is not taking you where you want to go? Your life plans? Your career? Your family connections? A political party? How do you react when that “ride” doesn’t do what you want or expect? What does it take for you to get off your animal and recognize that […]
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The Kingdom View on Destiny – an examination of how God’s kingdom relates to present history and the consummation of history including the resurrection of Christ and its connection to the same, in contrast to worldviews that would deny this (existentialism/absurdism, etc.). If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are […]
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The Kingdom View on Christ – an examination of the veracity of Christ, both in who he is as well as his exclusive claim to be the way to God, in contrast to contemporary attempts to deny or deconstruct it. Peter Declares That Jesus Is the Messiah 27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the […]
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The Kingdom View on Justice – an examination of Biblical justice, in contrast to how contemporary society might view justice. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 (NIV) 18 For you […]
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The Kingdom View on Identity – an examination of Biblical identity and its intent and purpose from God’s standpoint, in contrast to how contemporary society might view different groundings for identity. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new […]
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So many things that God means for our good also can be turned towards our harm. The Bible gives clear instruction on aspects of life within which we have freedom, but even with that, we must approach these areas with a sober sense of responsibility so that they do not become out of control in […]
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The Rockpointe Community warmly welcomes good friend and guest artist Steve Garrett for a very special musical experience. Originally from Nashville, now hailing from Philadelphia, singer, songwriter, worship artist, pastor and speaker Steve Garrett brings a genuine heart for the Lord in all that he shares. Instagram & Facebook @revstevegarrett
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What does it mean that “God saves”? In what way does that affect the world? In what way does that affect our lives? How do we move beyond understanding this as more than a popular Christian slogan? 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in […]
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What does it mean that “God so loved”? In what way does that affect the world? In what way does that affect our lives? How do we move beyond understanding this as more than a popular Christian slogan? 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes […]
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This passage is often mistaken for a promise, when it is really a guiding principle. One that we can apply with humility, knowing that we all fall short at times. For the follower of Jesus Christ, we can be assured that our Heavenly Father will never abandon or fail us in our parenting challenges. The […]
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This passage rests in a specific historical and cultural context, but its principles infuse the core of Jesus’s teaching of repentance. What gets in our way of repentance? Are we so wrapped up with personal, ethnic or national pride that we can’t hear the voice of God calling us to humble ourselves? 14 if my people, […]
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Is prayer for us a way of self comfort? A way of trying to have God do what we want him to do? As long as we say it “in Jesus’ name,” well… The phrase “in Jesus’ name” is not a magical command we can attach to all our prayers to ensure they come about. […]
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The context in which two or three are gathered is to judge a situation, a distressing circumstance of sin. The promise is that the LORD will be there to help sort it out, to provide discernment and wisdom. Conflict within the church is inevitable. It is, after all, made up of people in all their […]
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What does this passage really mean for us? Is it about living our “best life now” or something else? Something more lasting, more eternally meaningful… And really, at the end of the day, in which way do we approach God? Are we focused on what He can do for us, or what we can do […]
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We can take a passage like Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”, and throw it around to celebrate a sports victory, career success, or promote another life milestone. But that’s not what it’s really about. This was Paul speaking from prison saying, essentially, that whether I’m down or up, […]
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As followers of Christ, somehow even the brokenness and damage of our circumstances gets woven together into a beautiful tapestry that only God can conceive. He uses everything in the weaving, even the threads that to us seemed wasted or ugly beyond redemption. That weaving takes time, decades, a lifetime…even if we can’t see it […]
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The Scripture tells us that there’s literally nothing new under the sun. Governments rise and fall, societies experience chaos, trends sweep in and out the door just as fast. There have been times in history when spiritual revival has emerged out of the most tense and fraught periods. Could we be poised for that right […]
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This scripture, more than any other, is too often misused to claim that Jesus taught not to judge at all. Ever. But nothing could be further from the truth! What Jesus actually teaches is that we should not judge hypocritically. Instead, we should address the sin in our own lives, and then bring loving correction […]
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How do we correctly handle the Word of God? How do we apply it to our lives with integrity and wisdom? How do we avoid the pitfall of misapplying scripture, picking and choosing verses that amplify our preferences and ignoring those that convict us of our brokenness before the Lord. As followers of Christ, we […]
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What is your allegiance? What do you identify with the most? What shapes you and what do you present to the watching world? What would happen if we set aside all other identities – national, racial, political, even familial – and we nurtured instead a love for Christ and His people that transcends all? If […]
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Christ died for you and for me. He proved beyond a shadow of a doubt in his victory over death that he truly was the Son of God! Even skeptics and scoffers have, for millennia, time and time again come to belief as they confront the evidence – the empty tomb, the disciples’ unifying experiences, […]
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Our sin is so bloody, so dark, that it only leads to death. But we have a God whose grace is so great, that through the sacrifice of his only son Jesus Christ, he calls us to LIFE! He calls us out of our lostness to be known by him, to be loved by him. […]
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As a follower of Christ, you are invited to take part in a great feast. It’s a celebration of a covenant, one between Christ and each one of us. A covenant that is likened to that of a marriage. A covenant that forms the foundation and basis of our faith. A foundation upon which everything […]
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To be a follower of Christ is to accept an invitation from him to stop rebelling and to become part of the Kingdom of God – a movement that has and continues to transform the world. It is to have your life radically transformed and to draw others into the same movement! Even if you’ve […]
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The Kingdom of God transcends all manmade barriers of nationality, race, background, status, affinity group, political alliance and more. And above all else, recognizing the Kingdom of God is a choice we all must make on our own – free from coercion or outside pressure. More than any other topic, Jesus Christ talked about the […]
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The real question is…has the knowledge of who Jesus is touched the whole of your life? And where does that knowledge come from? Does it come from modern cultural references, or have you, quite literally, read The Book? 4 So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, […]
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In a world that is soaked with lies, where we struggle to find a solid foundation, where anxiety and confusion can easily overwhelm, where do we turn? What is the most important thing we need to consider? The one thing that can provide an unmovable foundation, can soothe anxiety and resolve confusion every single time? […]
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Generosity is about more than money. It begins with the realization that our whole lives are gifts from God! But we too easily become distracted by the world and its misplaced priorities. Status, money, accolades… Our values shift away from God’s. What do you value the most in this world? What are you holding onto […]
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Part of being in Christian community is that we see each other. There’s a relationship…people aren’t left alone. They become known. You become known. You become part of a family, a home. Our relationships will not always be perfect. In our humanness, we bump against each other and sometimes cause hurt. But the point of […]
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How would our world be transformed if we cultivated the fruit of the Spirit, rather than seeking to glorify power in its many expressions? Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control… As we navigate this year full of political and societal tension, let us keep our minds on these things. The world could […]
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What help is there for the storms in our lives? Jesus is present with us through the storms and reveals himself in the midst of the storms. We can trust Jesus to calm the storms and we can trust Jesus to deliver us through the storms! 35 On that day, when evening had come, he said […]
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We can trust God with the future. Even in the midst of suffering, we can rest in His promises. All the world can offer is wishful thinking, but as Christ followers, we can hold on to true hope for the future! 18 Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal […]
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It’s a difficult time to hold onto God. Chaos in the world and chaos in our personal lives makes it a challenge to trust that He’s present and that He’s at work redeeming, restoring and rebuilding. The enemy of our souls comes at us, sowing doubt and uncertainty. Many times, we make the mistake of […]
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Let Jesus be the mirror. So often we get stuck looking at ourselves rather than the One who came to save us. Our own reflection can only lead us into frustration, worry and sin. Looking at Jesus in the mirror, though, we gain the capacity to reflect His goodness, His mercy, His love and all […]
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At Christmas it can be so easy to think of Jesus as this sweet little baby and in that way underestimate the illuminating power of God’s light. Our Heavenly Father sent his light into the world through the birth of Jesus Christ to scatter the darkness in your life…all of it! We need to recognize […]
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The darkness of our world cannot comprehend the light of Jesus Christ. It also can never, ever extinguish it! There is nothing that can overcome it or move it in any way. The light of God’s grace is what we reflect on particularly in this Christmas season. Do we, like the shepherds, run across broken […]
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We find in Isaiah and in other prophecies that Jesus Christ is referred to as yes, as the light, but also as a servant of God. One who came to seek and save that which was lost, sitting in darkness, chained by sin. Whoever you are at, do not forget that God’s grace is there […]
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If each one of us is a candle before the LORD, what happens when our light goes out? Do we notice? Does it affect others around us? Do they notice? As a follower of Christ, each one of us is meant to be a light to the world. The oil of the Holy Spirit shapes […]
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What are the golden calves that are in your life? What are the items that you turn to instead of God? What is it that you put your faith in? What is it that when the delay is happening, instead of waiting patiently, that you find yourself praising something else you have no business praising? […]
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When everything gets dark and the desert wind blows, stand on this mountain! Be unshakable in your faith! Don’t listen to the lies that are being told to you. Instead, lean into God and don’t run from Him… 18 You have not come to a physical mountain,[a] to a place of flaming fire, darkness, gloom, and […]
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The Israelites battled evil in many forms. Whether we admit it or not, we battle evil today in many forms as well. In order to do so successfully, we need to choose our stance with care. When we deliberately position ourselves in faith, we can discern good from evil, right from wrong, truth from lies. […]
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The Israelites might have experienced the most epic rescue story ever, but they couldn’t seem to help themselves from complaining along the way. They were given so much…you and I have been given so much! We’ve been forgiven our sins through God’s gift of grace…we are promised a future in eternity! Whatever else happens to […]
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Imagine all the Israelite people walking out of Egypt in defiance only to find themselves not only taking the long way, but also pressed up against the edge of the sea, trapped and filled with fear as their enemies pursue them. They are forced to come to terms with this question of trust in the […]
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It must have been hard to know what God was doing that very first Passover night…none of the Israelites had ever walked through this before! As the night wore on and they heard the cries of mourning from their Egyptian neighbors, it must have been deeply unsettling, even terrifying. They trusted their Lord, but what […]
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Where do we turn when it seems like we can’t go on in the midst of suffering? How do we trust that God will come through when we’re literally grasping for the straw we need to survive? What does it take to shake us out of our discouragement and remember…remember that the Lord is for […]
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Man thinks that he’s all powerful. We think that we control destiny, that we can control others. We cling to whatever influence or blessing we think we own or deserve. But God stands above as the true author and owner of any power we think we possess. What is it that you and I hold […]
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Do we notice the burning bushes in our lives? Are we sensitive to God’s presence? Do we allow our curiosity about what we notice to draw us closer to the Lord? When we do these things, we open ourselves to the Holy Spirit’s guidance and the hearing of God’s voice in our lives. What happens […]
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No matter our earthly family or cultural background, when we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior we immediately become adopted into God’s family! And even though that entails a rescue from the bondage and slavery of whatever personal “Egypt” it’s often hard to let go of old patterns. You can take the people […]
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Home… Coming The Story of Grace The story of the prodigal son coming home contains the most radical account of the unending depths of a father’s love and grace, of the Father’s love and grace that began all the way back in the garden of Eden and plays out even today in our modern world, […]
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The church isn’t a place for perfect people. It’s a place for broken people who are in the process of being made right by Jesus! And there are broken people who need to see broken people walking through this process… 2 You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 What […]
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The church isn’t a place for perfect people. It’s a place for broken people who are in the process of being made right by Jesus! And there are broken people who need to see broken people walking through this process… 2 You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 What […]
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It’s easy to get caught up in the form of prayer. What do I say? How do I say it? What posture should I take? But what if it wasn’t about the words, or whether or not we kneel, but about establishing a line of communication direct from our hearts to the heart of the […]
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In the scriptures we find the image of God as a rock time and time again. In this world, we can view massive rock formations like the Rock of Gibraltar and realize the none of them, not one, equate to the solidness of God as the Rock eternal, the Rock of ages. The core of […]
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Kyrie eleison…Lord have mercy. The central theme of our faith. As a follower of Christ, with this knowledge at the forefront, it is impossible to be arrogant or boastful, angry or violent…because we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that we are just as in need of God’s mercy and grace. With the knowledge […]
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The word “steadfast” in Hebrew involves mercy, compassion, unfailing love and faithfulness. It is not merely an emotion or feeling – it involves actions on behalf of someone who is in need. It describes a sense of love and loyalty that inspire merciful and compassionate behavior toward another. It motivates a person who is the […]
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The classic hymn “Holy Holy Holy” stands as a timeless testimony to the awesomeness, the complete, all-emcompassing holiness of the Lord our God. Singing it brings us to that place where we cry out in our wretchedness, utterly aware of how unclean we are in comparison. But that’s not the whole of it – even […]
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God is fully holy but He is also fully loving. No matter what we’ve done to separate ourselves from God, when we repent He stands ready to receive us like the compassionate father He is, with open arms. The church throughout history has understood that need for repentance in order to come to terms with […]
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We struggle in this world. It is a world that is darkened and filled with turmoil. Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther struggled similarly. The world was dark and filled with turmoil at that time as well. In the midst of all that, Luther composed a hymn based on Psalm 46 that has become a […]
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We are all flawed vessels carrying the treasure of God to reveal His splendor to a lost world. We are all tools in His hands, uniquely crafted to fulfill His purposes. Perhaps misused at times by people, but never, ever by God. We can trust Him to shape and sharpen us for His good work… […]
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Do you realize that whenever we praise God, whenever we worship, we push back and bind darkness in all its forms? It is our honor as followers of Christ to wield this spiritual power! So turn your mind and heart to the praises of God in all the moments of your life – when you […]
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So many throughout history have sacrificed so much in order that we can hold a Bible in our hands. And not just a Bible in our hands, but a Bible in our own language. It is the ultimate privilege to be able to hold the inspired word of God in our hands! And in His […]
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Grace teaches us that God loves us not because of who we are or what we do, but because of who He is. And that love transforms us and propels us to action! Love is active – it is defined by action. It’s outward and giving, not merely a feeling. It may have feeling, but […]
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There are no other religions with a figure parallel to Jesus who literally overcame death and resurrected from the grave! Jesus had no servants, yet they called him master. He had no degree, yet they called him teacher. He had no medicines, yet they called him healer. He had no army, yet kings feared him. […]
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Pain, evil, suffering: all bring us sadness and discouragement in this world and render us worn out, beat down, hopeless… What can we hold on to when we feel stretched to the end of our limits? God promises us that we will smile again, that all brokenness will be made whole because the story is […]
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Just because God’s work in the world might not be as obvious as we would prefer or expect, that doesn’t mean that He’s not obvious. Just because personal pain and suffering can obscure His work in our lives, that doesn’t mean that He’s not obvious. Just because the world might distract us from His purposes, […]
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We live in turbulent times. It can be easy to get swept up in reacting to chaos, responding with emotion rather than thoughtful action. In order to avoid such error, we have to have a foundation that says “I know in whom I believe and in whom I trust,” so that no matter what the […]
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It is said that the church at the time of Acts was so dependent on the Holy Spirit that if that infusion had suddenly ceased nearly every aspect of church life would grind to a halt, but if that happened in modern times, the church would likely go on, oblivious… The programs of the church […]
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Those who accept God’s grace are referred to as His bride. We are so infinitely beloved by Him! Do you know that? That you are beloved by God? Whatever your bruising, whatever your weakness, whatever your losses in life…He calls you His beloved! 42 “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom […]
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What is it that you and I do with our lives? Do we follow after the example of Jesus? Are we caught with positions of power and influence, or do we possess humility, seeking first to serve others rather than be served? Do we angle to see ourselves lifted high, rather than pointing to the […]
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Jesus sees us. He seeks us. And he also speaks to us. In a world today that only sees love as affirmation, Jesus speaks real loving truth, never shying away from the darkness in our lives. He speaks…Lazarus, come forth. He speaks…Adam and Eve, where are you? He speaks…Peter, would you feed my sheep? His […]
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Jesus seeks us. The Samaritan woman at the well had a past. She was shunned in polite society to the point that she wouldn’t even come to the public well except at the hottest, most unpleasant time of day, clearly in an effort to shield herself from unpleasant interactions. But Jesus clearly seeks an audience […]
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Jesus sees us. And when he sees us, he transforms us, no matter what the situation we find ourselves in. And in so doing, he sets an example for us of how we need to truly see others as well, no matter how messy their circumstances. 26 So they arrived in the region of the Gerasenes,[a] […]
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We so often make the mistake that we think following Jesus means everything in our lives will go smoothly and be problem-free. But that is not what the Bible teaches us! When we look at all the lives of those chronicled in Biblical history, we see a different reality. That reality involves hardship, sin, failure, […]
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God makes the unexpected choice over and over again throughout Scripture. Like Leah, you may feel unseen. You may feel unheard. You may feel unwelcome or unwanted. Like Judah, you may feel disconnected from God and adrift in a sea of misguided cultural immorality. But God sees you! He hears you and he longs to […]
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We may have strayed far from God, done regrettable deeds, and fallen short again and again. Yet we yearn for God’s blessing…to feel the love of our heavenly Father, to bask in His approval. Despite our wanderings we need to remember that God always seeks us out! And like Jacob, He offers restoration when we […]
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We are a sinful people. There’s no way around this truth. And because of this, we’re a people who desperately need God’s grace. There is no other remedy! Regardless of what it is that you struggle with, though, know this truth beyond a shadow of doubt. God is for you and His love more tender […]
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Are you lost? Which one of these do you identify with? Luke 15 clearly describes four different types of lost people: The unintentional wanderer [parable of the lost sheep] The unexpectedly helpless [parable of the lost coin] The deliberate runaway [parable of the prodigal son] The tragically religious [parable of the prodigal son] The […]
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We are so prone to insulating ourselves with pride, arrogance, and countless other selfish and self-centered attachments. Over and over we build towers of human achievement – careers, financial successes, families – and congratulate ourselves on our accomplishments. But in the end, are we putting the right things at the center of our lives? Abraham […]
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This new way involves Christ living in us. There’s a partnership, a connection. Even though we grapple incessantly with the mundane concerns of this world, often baffled by life’s crazy turns, Jesus Christ stands firmly in our lives, giving us the power and strength we need to meet every single challenge head-on. That is the […]
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So Abraham called that place “the Lord will provide…” There’s an eternal truth at work here – not just that the Lord did provide, but that He will provide. That foreshadowed provision came in the form humanity’s Savior, Jesus Christ. A son, loved by the Father, sacrificed for the sake of all mankind… Some time […]
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In the darkness of countless years, all of humanity waited – often without hope, without light. Longing for the promised rescue of a Savior coming from heaven to earth bringing hope and healing to all who seek Him. One who will sit on the throne of the King of kings, offering restored relationships. Healed hurts. […]
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No one in all of creation can redeem or compensate for all the failure, deception, chaos, strife and loss in the world. No one except for the only One ever to walk blameless amongst humanity. Jesus Christ alone possesses the supernatural, superhuman capacity to restore our broken lives into rightness. Into healing. Into grace. As […]
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What do we think of when we hear the word “king”? Do our minds conjure up images of fast-food burgers, civil rights champions, or flashy rock legends? Or do we think of modern world leaders and politicians? None of these can actually bear the crown of the undeniable, indescribable, uncontainable King and Lord of all…Jesus […]
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What is your understanding of your covenant, your relationship with God? If you’re motivated by works, then you’ll realize very quickly that you can never do enough good to win God’s favor. If you’re motivated by grace, then you’ll eventually realize that doesn’t give you permission to just do whatever you want without consequence. […]
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Who do you serve with your time, talent and treasure? What does your checkbook reveal about your priorities? Where do you invest your hopes and dreams for the future? In the tension of a multitude of competing priorities, we make choices every day to serve someone or something with our finances. No matter the pressure […]
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How can we confidently pray in ways that align with God’s will? What words can we use when ours seem feeble and inadequate? Where do we look for prayers that capture the state of the brokenhearted? When our hearts and minds fail, we can pray through the Psalms…in these beautiful passages we find every position […]
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The tower of Babel is a powerful story about the arrogance of man and the sovereignty of God. Babel represents the pinnacle of man’s pride and unquenchable desire for self-rule. That folly of man led to the scattering of tribes, tongues and nations, creating barriers that can only be bridged when we embrace the ways of […]
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The tower of Babel is a powerful story about the arrogance of man and the sovereignty of God. Babel represents the pinnacle of man’s pride and unquenchable desire for self-rule. That folly of man led to the scattering of tribes, tongues and nations, creating barriers that can only be bridged when we embrace the ways of […]
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How does a generation become lost? Is it through sin? Corruption? Hard-heartedness? All that and more were present in the days of Noah, so much so that God chose to restart the human line through a select few He deemed righteous. But what about in today’s chaos and rebellion? Are we at risk of another lost […]
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How does a generation become lost? Is it through sin? Corruption? Hard-heartedness? All that and more were present in the days of Noah, so much so that God chose to restart the human line through a select few He deemed righteous. But what about in today’s chaos and rebellion? Are we at risk of another lost […]
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The Biblical account of the first brothers – Cain and Abel – also gives us the first recorded instance of sibling rivalry. In this instance, it’s a rivalry that unveils the darkest nature of fallen humanity and ultimately leads to the very first murder or “first blood” in all of history. That murder sets an […]
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The Biblical account of the first brothers – Cain and Abel – also gives us the first recorded instance of sibling rivalry. In this instance, it’s a rivalry that unveils the darkest nature of fallen humanity and ultimately leads to the very first murder or “first blood” in all of history. That murder sets an […]
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We all fall down. In our human brokenness, we hurt others and we hurt ourselves. Again and again we fall prey to the lies of the enemy of our souls and fall into fear and sin. 15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring[a] and hers; he will crush[b] […]
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We all fall down. In our human brokenness, we hurt others and we hurt ourselves. Again and again we fall prey to the lies of the enemy of our souls and fall into fear and sin. 15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring[a] and hers; he will crush[b] […]
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Life is valuable. Human life is uniquely valuable. Even though the modern world focuses on the utility or quality of a life, that’s not a criteria that God values. His perspective is communicated clearly and with no room for doubt – every human life has intrinsic value. Full stop. It doesn’t matter how deface, debased […]
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Life is valuable. Human life is uniquely valuable. Even though the modern world focuses on the utility or quality of a life, that’s not a criteria that God values. His perspective is communicated clearly and with no room for doubt – every human life has intrinsic value. Full stop. It doesn’t matter how deface, debased […]
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Words matter. It’s not a random occurrence that the Bible begins with God literally speaking creation into being. He called forth the entirety of the universe with the power of His words! In this modern day and age, there are many who would use words to twist meaning, reality and truth. As followers of Christ […]
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Words matter. It’s not a random occurrence that the Bible begins with God literally speaking creation into being. He called forth the entirety of the universe with the power of His words! In this modern day and age, there are many who would use words to twist meaning, reality and truth. As followers of Christ […]
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All scripture is inspired by God. There is no other written work in the history of mankind that contains such a cohesive narrative! The variation in the authors’ backgrounds is incredible – poor, rich, Jewish, Gentile, scholarly, common – but instead of producing wildly varying accounts, what emerged was a highly unified, uniquely unambiguous, historically […]
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Where do you find your identity? Is it in your career, your gender, your various roles in life? Is it in your wealth or possessions? Is it in your talents? Your accomplishments? The Lord of all creation looks past all of that – not that it doesn’t matter, but it’s not vital to His love […]
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Prayer is a vital act in the life of a Christ follower. Prayer is that aligning of you – your mind, your heart, your spirit – with the that of the Lord. It is often said that prayer is not so much about getting the result we seek, but about allowing our hearts to be […]
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The Bible’s message to go out and tell the world can seem intimidating, but it can often be as simple as just telling one person about what Jesus has done in our lives. Our faithfulness, our kindness, our generosity of spirit, our honesty and our graciousness can be the most persuasive tool we have. All […]
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We know our world is in trouble. As Christ followers, though, we can’t wring our hands and just shout at the darkness. We can’t give aggression and hatred and anger and belligerence as an answer. We can give the Grace of God. The kindness of God. And when all the confusion swirls, we can offer […]
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Consumers devour. Servants deliver. Consumers chase after trends. Servants chase after Jesus Christ. It was Jesus himself who modeled for us how to take the lowest position and show others love by just simply serving (John 13:1-17). 23 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I […]
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One of the most recognizable traits of Jesus was his habit of quoting Old Testament scripture. He did this with remarkable frequency, particularly when teaching. This trait illustrates the value and importance of truly knowing the Word to the extent that its relevance invades all aspects of life and human interactions. Jesus famously called on […]
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One of the greatest parts about this mission to “go and make disciples of all nations” is that the Lord doesn’t just give us a commandment of something to do, He promises to do it with us! No matter how dark it gets, no matter how much it hurts, no matter the doubts or hesitations […]
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When you can see what Jesus saved you from, you can’t help but harbor a grateful heart. That gratefulness overflows into everything you think, say, and do. You can’t stop it from bursting forth! Not only that, but you just have to tell everyone about it! If Jesus saved you, you want the world to […]
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We can become so caught up with the shiny things of this world, or something clever being said or done, that the real pursuit of the actual presence of God dissipates. It dances away from our consciousness leaving behind a fleeting regret of having missed something important. The “thin places” are those moments when God […]
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Are you trying to chase down God’s approval? Are you not accepting that in Christ He already approved of you? Are you so distracted by the things you need to do that you can’t sit down with God for even a minute? Do you think it’s unfair that you’re having to do so much while […]
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Without blemish…what does that really mean to us? For us? Jesus Christ has secured for us through the cross, through the resurrection, life forever with God in perfected, glorified spirits and bodies. How do we even wrap our heads around that? What’s amazing is that while we stand there in those perfected bodies, Jesus will […]
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Even the most sincere follower of Christ struggles to put God first in everything at every moment. But this is not a surprise to Him. He knew this would be impossible for us to do without help. His help. So He gives us help by way of His Word, teaching us that by putting Him […]
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No matter what religion or philosophy we might pursue, we are all seeking the same answers in life and wondering who holds the answers to the deepest questions in life. The Bible and all of history is resoundingly clear on this issue – Jesus Christ is Lord! This is who we’re dealing with. This is […]
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In order to truly pursue the spirit of God, we must reject misleading spirits that lead us elsewhere. This series has explored three such examples in Rehoboam, Eli, and Hezekiah. When we truly seek out the spirit of God, we find that regardless of our age or generation, we become a beloved child of God […]
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What are we putting into in a world that’s not meant to last forever? This world is simply the shadow of things to come…do you know the only thing that’s actually going to last for all eternity? Souls. That’s it. So where are you investing your time, your energy, your treasure? Are you Rehoboam, just […]
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God’s unending love pours out over all the generations. For those who are still young, it manifests in a heartfelt desire to guide and place on a right path towards a future bursting with Kingdom opportunity. That path includes the influence of other generations − their shared wisdom and experiences. That path also includes a […]
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This world offers us nothing, but Christ offers us EVERYTHING! He has the authority do so! Why? Because He’s the one person in all of time and space, in all of history who went to the edge of the world, went over into the pit of darkness and came back to tell us all that […]
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The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is marked not by its grandeur, but by its humble trappings. There was no ornate litter hoisted on the shoulders of Jesus’s followers, there was no magnificent steed resplendent with the finest silks and metalwork. There was simply a donkey carrying a man. But even the crowd sensed that […]
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The celebration of the Jewish Passover requires the sacrifice of a lamb – something innocent standing in for man’s sins. In the same way, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross represents the sacrifice of the ultimate innocent, the Lamb of God in exchange for the forgiveness of sin throughout the ages. When Jesus […]
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Jesus spent much of his ministry teaching through parables − stories infused with relatable, everyday imagery with which the people could connect. Stories that illustrated both then and now that this world is not how it is supposed to be! Stories that infuse us with courage to strive for something greater than what we’re capable […]
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Have you ever seen the King? Once we’ve actually seen the King, there’s something about that experience that completely shatters us. It breaks us. It undoes us. In that undoing, we come to an understanding of God’s love and grace that we simply cannot comprehend without confronting His holiness… In the year that King Uzziah […]
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The world tries to tell us that the truth doesn’t matter, but that’s a lie…it matters more than we can comprehend! If you’re in the process of reconstructing your faith, you need a foundation. That foundation is the Word of God. We need to take the time to dig deeply into that and lay a […]
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What stones of remembrance do you have in your life? Several times in the Bible we hear about ancient tribes and individuals marking significant times of God’s rescue, intervention, and saving grace by erecting altars made of rocks or stones. Those physical structures served as stark reminders of God’s mighty hand at work in the […]
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We know we’ll never be perfect. We fail. We hurt ourselves and others. We stumble and do stupid things. We foolishly hang onto damaging habits and hang-ups even though we know they are not good for us. But when we turn our face towards our Lord and Savior our grasp on sin releases and in turn, its […]
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We’re coming out of a time period that has featured so much stress and conflict. How do we reconnect in community when we’re so primed for offense? How do we govern our reactions in a culture increasingly given to snappy comebacks? As Christians, our guiding principles come straight from Scripture which is extremely clear about […]
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The first step in solving any problem is to realize that there is one. Where are you at with that? Where are you at in your understanding of the true nature of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? To what degree has it cut your heart to the quick? In order to reconstruct our faith together […]
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There’s a principle to church, and it’s in the flesh. That’s why we can say we don’t go to church but rather we are the church. But sometimes we get caught up thinking that somehow we don’t matter to the community or that we aren’t “righteous” enough to contribute. If the disciples could follow Christ, […]
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Where do you live? Do you dwell on things in the past, stuck in moments of either regret or misplaced satisfaction? Or do you look the other direction, coveting future accolades or worrying over a thousand potential tragedies? Our God is not a God of just the past or just the future. He’s calling us […]
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Have you ever felt something new emerging on the horizon of your life? Something important. Something full of possibility for the future. Something life-changing. But with all change comes risk and that risk can produce paralysis. What do we do with that? How do we learn to do it afraid? 18 Forget the former things; do […]
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God is calling you to go deeper in your own heart – that starts by going deeper with Him. Finding that intimacy where we don’t hold back even our ugly thoughts and emotions. Then He calls us to go deeper with others. It doesn’t have to be that complicated – just be real! Surely […]
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We were never meant to find strength just on our own. Throughout the Bible God demonstrates time and time again that we are meant to stand strong with others, not alone. 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NIV) And even when clothing ourselves […]
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Just as the spirit of God moved and brought light out of darkness to a people long ago, He still brings light to our darkness today. There is nothing so dark in your life right now that God isn’t already shining His light on it – you can count on that! 9 [a]Nevertheless, that time of […]
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When we acknowledge our sin, when we hear the voice of God, then we can repent and draw near to Him. Sin has done such great damage in the world, in our lives, that there needs to be a once-and-for-all redemption that only comes through Jesus Christ and the sacrifice of His life on the […]
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Have you ever been in a darkness so deep that you thought you might not come out of it? That was the state of the world prior to the birth of Christ. Darkness. Hopelessness. Despair. But suddenly an unearthly light shone in the heavenly spheres and angels arrived to proclaim the miraculous event foretold by […]
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If you look at the role of shepherds in ancient times, it’s actually pretty incredible that God would choose to reveal His son to them as the very first witnesses. They weren’t exactly considered the most honorable or reliable folks!Of all people – not soldiers, not priest, not potters, not anyone else – it was […]
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What are we willing to wait for anymore? Some studies show that we’re only willing to wait mere seconds before honking our horn at a driver who hasn’t noticed a green light. How much less willing are we to slow down and savor the expectation of something as monumental as the birth of our Lord […]
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It’s hard to know sometimes how to be thankful as life brings many troubles both large and small. How do we give thanks in all things? (Philippians 4:11-12) What does it mean to “enter His courts with thanksgiving and praise?” (Psalm 100) An old Russian tale of a man whose horse ran away and the […]
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Throughout our lives, if we are in proper relationship with God, fear should not be the dominating thought. 38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[p] neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can […]
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If you’re going to have a Biblical worldview, it needs to include a view and understanding of hell that is Biblical and a view and understanding of heaven that is Biblical. They are both real and they both exist. We are ultimately destined for one or for the other. We can argue the details of […]
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Throughout the history of Christianity, wherever it has been faithfully represented, women have been uplifted and valued for their unique gifts and contributions. Because men and women are created uniquely complementary to each other, there is an interdependency, an interconnectedness between them. But we all come together as one in Christ. “There is neither Jew […]
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What does it mean to be a man? In a world that confuses this concept and continually blurs gender lines, we can turn to the Scripture for clear guidance. 13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (ESV) Men are called to be […]
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Friend and guest speaker Pastor Miguel Rojas reminds us that especially in these chaotic modern times, as followers of Christ we should not despair. Now more than ever we must pursue ministry, even amidst all the apparent obstacles. His challenge to the church is to hope big and pursue big dreams! Our reality may be […]
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All of us who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ were at one time spiritual orphans. We had no family, we had no future. But the power and the beauty of the Holy Spirit is that He convicts us of sin. He places us before a Holy God, but not without hope. He uncovers […]
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What you believe and your view of God shapes everything – how you treat other people, how you understand your relationships, and how you understand Him to be and who He is. Our challenge is to have a Biblical worldview, and a Biblical worldview of God is that He is one, but that He is […]
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What is your source of Truth? What do you listen to? Pay attention. Focus in. Look at what’s nourishing you and shaping you. Is what you take in propelling you towards a relationship with the ultimate source of Truth, or is it hardening your heart? Don’t let cynicism and blindness determine your fate! Be deliberate […]
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What is your source of truth? In a modern society that claims it’s ok to “live your truth,” how do we validate truth claims? It’s simply not possible for them all to be true! Whether society likes it or not, truth claims are by their very nature exclusionary. That includes Biblical Christianity, which hinges on […]
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The current reality is that Biblical Christianity is not popular, and popular Christianity is not Biblical. Let that sink in for a moment. If we’re really going to follow Christ and walk in His ways, we need to be prepared to sink deep into sound Biblical teaching and let it shape and form the very […]
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We have access to more information on the internet today than anyone throughout history could have ever imagined. And while that information itself is not inherently bad, it can be dangerous both to our own well-being as well as to others. As followers of Christ, we need to think and pray before we post and […]
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Now is the time to restore the Lordship of Christ in our world, and that begins with the church. This is this biggest challenge before the church today! God. Scripture. Lordship. Truth. These are the pillars we must reestablish because they form the endpoints of the cross. And it’s the cross that communicates not just […]
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The truly astonishing claim of the Bible is that Jesus doesn’t just claim to know the truth…He IS The Truth! – Stuart McAllister Special Guest Stuart McAllister takes us on a rollicking journey through his own personal story of confronting the truth of who Jesus Christ really is and what that meant for his life […]
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You know, I’ve looked at various religious systems. And the striking comparison that leads to God’s incomparability is this: In every system I’ve seen, God’s love is quite conditional. He will love you if you do this. He will bring you back into his good favor if you perform enough good deeds or you do […]
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Rockpointe friend and guest speaker Alycia Wood offers a very personal explanation for why she is a Christian, chronicling her crisis of faith in college and how it resolved into a deeper and more nuanced faith in Christ. A significant turning point in that crisis came as a result of studying the book of Job […]
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We cannot afford to succumb to boredom in these days. The challenge before us is to get back in the game, get back into the pursuit of better things! We need to have the heart and the mind to say to ourselves constantly “Good. Better. Best. Never let it rest until my good becomes my […]
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Our giving should flow out of a grateful heart. When we become aware of just how much God has lavished His faithful provision on us, we can’t help but unleash His generosity through our own resources. Our time, treasure, and talents all are available for His work in the world. 34 For where your treasure is, […]
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The theology of serving isn’t just about being engaged in the church, it’s about how we operate in our places of business, in our homes. To paraphrase Martin Luther, it’s to do what you’ve been called to do and in so doing… “Serve God…by doing your work well and with integrity” Do it in such […]
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What habits have you formed over this last year and half as it relates to attending church gatherings? Have you spun away from community when maybe you should spin in? Discouragement festers when God’s people are not actively exhorting and encouraging one another. And when you do attend, what is your motivation? Do you think […]
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What does it mean to be genuine imitators of Christ? Philippians 4:8 finds its way onto Christian bookstore plaques and embroidered pillows, but what about verse 9? 8 Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if […]
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How many of us pray because we think when we pray God’s going to do something for us? And how many of us worship because we think when we worship God’s going to show up for us in the way we think we need? Prayer and worship can so often be about ourselves, even though […]
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Special guest Christen Ball chronicles her own story of reconciliation with her earthly father who abandoned her at an early age. She relates how the wounds he left propelled her to ultimately seek and receive healing from our heavenly father. That healing is available to all! “Our story as followers of Christ does not end […]
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God who originally breathed life into man who had fallen into sin and darkness, now breathes new unending life and light into us that we might carry His message. He sends us to carry that same message of forgiveness and grace to those around us not to be self-centered in ego but to be others-centered. […]
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We are a people prone to overcomplicating things. We mistake symbols for substance and substance for symbols at every turn. Our rebelliousness rises up in sullen “no’s” to the persistent entreaties of our heavenly Father, who simply wants to love and care for us. John 3:16 might pop up on mugs and at sporting events, […]
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God’s Word assures us that the day is coming for each of us when all suffering will cease. We may have to wait days, years, or even a lifetime to receive healing. But if we will identify with the One who drives back the darkness, then we’ll see the light. He has guaranteed it! When […]
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It’s so important to start at the right place, to know who God really is. He’s the God who takes us from where we’re at – standing alone and defiant, and draws us into relationship that overflows from who He is at His very core. He’s the God who takes this idea that we can […]
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If you are a follower of Christ, remember your identity! No matter your gender, ethnicity, nationality, or any number of other worldly distinctions, your first identity should be that you are a follower of Jesus Christ – one who is redeemed! That Different Way To Identify shapes your view of everything…
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“This is the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13) God is watching you and He is watching me. How do you take that? He sees every aspect of what you and I do – every word we utter, every action, and every thought. When […]
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In the face of all the competing voices clamoring for your attention and trying to define you, remember that God created you as a masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10). Though marred by sin, you have intrinsic value just by your mere existence! Reject the lies being pressed on you and remember that Jesus Christ came to seek […]
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Amidst a flood of cultural likes, there is a firm foundation. There is a solid rock. There is a person and a way of approaching life that stands against all the floods that come. When we lean into it, when we lean into Him, it changes not only who we are and how we live, but how we […]
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The big question is…will we in this life acknowledge the Kingdom of God or instead will we constantly pursue the idols of temporary society? How do we find A Different Way to Live?
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