We all deal with hurt in our lives - how do we heal? and how do we love through the hurt?
Who are you? How do you identify yourself? The Bible is very clear on who we are and what our identity is - God set our identity before we were even born - this is who we are - we are NOT who the world says we are - we ARE who God says we are
We have a choice in how we speak, who we speak with and whether or not we will speak life or spread gossip. The Bible clearly tells us how we should speak and how we should handle disagreements with one another.
The provision we need doesn't come from game shows or lotteries but from the promises of God
We have all been given a talent or multiple talents as gifts from God - what are you doing with yours?
Ever had "one of those days"? - we all have. There is so much that can throw us off course but we can overcome it if we choose to focus on God rather than the circumstance.
What is your faith based on? Is your faith only strong when circumstances are going your way?
God's love chases after us - each one of us - regardless of our past, His love fights for us!
God's word is the Bible, breathed into men by Him, to be studied and followed as a whole, not torn down and isolated by verse to justify our means. Man is fallible but the inspiration of God is not.
Have you ever felt out of place? Like you weren't like everyone else? We were once separated from the promise of God but now, through Christ, we have been made part of God's family and heirs to every promise.
In one day we can go through so much - but one day doesn't define us, who we are, who we were, who we will become is made up of more than just one day
What does being a father, a daddy mean? Jesus called God His "Abba" and God gives us the right to call Him Abba - to be close to Him, to truly know the love of a father through Jesus. God gives us the perfect example of what being a true father really means.
We have so many things in our every day lives that we are trying to balance - work, life, marriage, relationships, children and home. How do we balance this with our relationship with God? How do we stay in balance and what happens when the scales tip?
Together, WE can conquer whatever comes our way. Through Christ there is NOTHING in ALL of creation that can separate us from the love of God.
What is the source of your worship? Where does it come from? What is your worship posture? Jesus said that we must worship in spirit and in truth...is your worship grounded in truth?
Grace is a gift, freely given continually to us all. We just have to receive it. Don't let the lies of the enemy keep you from the amazing gift of grace
Why is being a Christian so hard? Answer: It's not - we make it so much harder than it really is because we want it our way - love is easy and following Christ doesn't have to be complicated
Every one of us has a gift given to us by God - do you know what your gift is? Why it was given to you and how you should use it?
What are you willing to risk, to sacrifice to reach Jesus? And once you reach Him do you believe that He will heal your situation?
Trust and believe that prayer will and does work - pray together and find strength in the sharing - faith is stronger when we stand together
There are so many great stories out there that people are longing to tell to someone that will just listen - take time to listen today, there is no telling what you might learn!
The world says be individual to look out for number 1 - God's direction is for us to all be a part of the same body, the same group. Dare to leave the individual behind and be part of something bigger...part of God's family, the body of Christ
Fear can mean many things - it actually has different meanings in the Bible it can mean the fear of God (awe and respect) or it can mean to be timid, fearful or cowardly. The Bible tells us that God has not given us fear, but instead power, love and a sound mind.
We all face times of decisions in our lives - especially as parents, how will you respond at the crossroad of decision - will you be lead by grace and love or by the law
Have you ever been led by God's voice to go somewhere and you were worried about Him providing for you? Well...if He brings you to it then He will provide all you need while your are there
So, you've been gone a while - what was i like when you came back to church? Were you welcomed...?