A disciple is one who studies and then models whoever is Lord in his/her life. A disciple is one who disciplines his/herself according to the principles or standards of his/her Lord. A disciple is one who practices the disciplines of his/her Lord. Discipleship begins with whoever is your Lord/lord and…in the mirror. It doesn’t begin with telling others about your Lord/lord but learning from your Lord so that when you begin to share about who your Lord is, you are actually living out a... Read More
October 15, 2019
Where’s Your Treasure? That’s Where You’ll Find Your Heart!
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How many of you know what Jeremiah 29:11 says? You may not be able to recall it immediately but in the next couple of lines as it is revealed you will probably say to yourself, “Oh, yeah.” For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Did you say, “Oh, yeah”? I can’t count the number of feel-good sermons I’ve heard on this Scripture... Read More
October 8, 2019
Saved! For What?
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Did you know that there are 2 sides to salvation…God’s and ours? We can do nothing to save ourselves but we have a very clear responsibility in salvation. Everyone loves to hear about God’s Amazing Grace…how sweet the sound! It does sound great and it is amazing! But God’s Word has a lot more to say about salvation than simply what He’s done for us. The other side of salvation…our side…is all about God’s purpose for our lives once we accept His free gift of... Read More
October 2, 2019
What’s Love and What’s That Got To Do With It?
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Dr. Tony Evans said, “Our God is a covenant making and covenant keeping God and every covenant has an order.” God is certainly a God of order as is clear not only in all of creation but is stated very plainly in His Word, The Bible. We would do well to study, learn and apply His order to our lives and relationships. Jesus Himself gave us a precise order when it comes to love. The religious leaders were trying to capture Jesus in his own... Read More
September 24, 2019
Thanks, Jesus, for Saving Me…I’ll Pass on Your Lordship!
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Here’s the BIG Question…Are you claiming Christ is Lord but not surrendering to His Lordship in your life? Remember, we don’t MAKE Him Lord, He always has been and always will be…are you submitting to Him as Lord? Whether intentional or just careless, often after grace and salvation are taught and “achieved,” we either assume or ignore what we are saved for and called to be…His disciples. In order to be His disciples, we must submit to Him as Lord. But in your hearts set... Read More