Understanding Spiritual Warfare Taking down strongholds in our life necessitates that we use the right tools and weapons God provides for us. If we continue to do it under our own strength we will fail every time. We need to understand spiritual warfare and the enemy we are fighting against. 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 “For the weapons…
Read MoreWhen is it right to speak? The role of the woman in the church is one of the most debated topics. Can a woman be a pastor? Is it right for them to teach men? When is it right to speak in the church? There are sharply divided lines on this and how you answer…
Read MoreA Thankful Heart Abounding in thanksgiving. Today is the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. It is a day where we get together with family and friends and celebrate all that God has done for us in the past year. To be honest, most people just gorge on food and watch American football all day…
Read MoreWhat does it take to have a heart of thanksgiving? Can you just start looking around and thanking God for the blessings he has bestowed upon you? That’s an excellent place to start, but there needs to be something growing in our heart to indeed produce an attitude of thankfulness. It has to be the…
Read MoreMake a joyful noise unto the Lord. Tell the Lord how good he is to you. Sing, shout and praise Jesus. Thank him for everything he has done for you. Do it over and over, every day. Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come…
Read MoreBeing Built into a spiritual house means to mature and grow up. You start with the foundation and then you build from there. Jesus Christ has to be the cornerstone where you start your foundation. Then you need to add sound doctrine and daily devotion. Once the foundation is established you can build the framework that…
Read MoreBuild one another up. Use your actions and words to encourage and strengthen those around us. It’s true in the church as well. Our focus should be on helping people draw closer to Jesus. When we use our spiritual gifts, they are to build the body of Christ and edify them. 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 What…
Read MoreYou’ve been rescued from an empty life. When Christ saved you from your sin and an eternity in hell, you were rescued, but that is just the beginning. He doesn’t leave you alone here on earth till it’s time to go to heaven. He gives you a new life full of His Spirit. That begins…
Read MoreThere is help for the troubled heart. So many people suffer from a troubled heart. A troubled heart is one that is full of worry, anxiety, doubt, and discouragement. Did you know Jesus helps us with that? He takes that burden off of us and allows us to rest in his peace, comfort, and joy….
Read MoreJesus modeled servant leadership. He was always serving those who were following him. When the crowds pressed in on him, he stayed healing them until he was done. When they had no food, he fed them. In the Upper Room, he lowered himself to the lowest position and washed feet. If you are a leader,…
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