Faith Is…
In a “don’t worry be happy world” Jesus comes to show us the way to life. He invites us to stretch in his direction and follow him. He promises that losing our lives for him and the gospel is the way to real life. So in one sense, we agree with the be happy people…
Today we look at the story of a man who could not speak and a woman who could not keep silent! Both encountered Jesus. Both went away with healing and wholeness! We leave both stories amazed at Jesus and convinced that we can have absolute confidence in the trustworthiness of God! Let Jesus drive the impurities out of your life and give you ears to hear and a voice to proclaim that “He has done everything well.”
This is Instant Sermon week. We take questions and talk through them and outcomes an Instant Sermon. So let’s think about that positive after church feeling, wickedness in our world, the return of Jesus, prayer, and more. We’ll even consider the role of the church as it relates to government.
God is eager to give you a good gift! Are you eager to receive it? Today we trace God’s eagerness and connect it to our willingness. What might be keeping us from receiving the gift God is eager to give? Are you ready to ask for what God is eager to give?
Imagine if God offered to give you anything. How would you respond? God made that offer to King Solomon, “Ask. What should I give you?” God granted Solomon’s request and then some. God helped Solomon become an effective king; a political leader. So let’s also consider what we should expect from our political leaders. It’s exactly what God gave Solomon.
King David lived through grief after grief, and yet God did not abandon him. Consider Absalom, his sinful behavior, and his ultimate rebellion against his father. And then consider David and his love for his son. Sinful and sobering is a story of selfishness and love. And then consider the church. Why are people drifting away from the church, and how should we think about it? How does God challenge us through these challenging times?
When someone is forgiven for their offensive behavior, do they get away with it? When we forgive the people who sinned against us, are we letting them off the hook? King David sinned and hurt many people. God forgave him. Does that mean he got away with it? Do you have enough confidence in God to forgive even when it feels like you’re letting your offender get away with it?
Today, we look at the motto of a fool. The Bible calls a person with this motto a fool. Do not adopt this motto! Do not. You don’t want God calling you a fool! Instead, you want what God offers . . . restoration. The Lord restores. May he restore you today…
We live in a world where people disagree! Have you heard a more obvious statement? Now people are starting to ask the important question. Can we ever be reconciled with each other? God says, “Yes!” Let’s explore His solution this week on FAITH IS…
What do we do when God acts out? How do we respond when God does something we can’t quite comprehend? How can we have confidence in God when he seems to overreact? Today we discover that God expects our reverence and wants his commands to become our convictions. Listen in to Pastor Rick Stevens on FAITH IS on America Out Loud…
Yes, a church played a key part in the skirmish at Lexington, MA. So let’s remember our history; our rights come from God. Let’s remember biblical history; civil and religious liberty are God’s ideas. Let’s defend liberty and expect our government to preserve our rights…
I love questions… so let’s think out loud and answer a few. Did Jesus tell one man to give everything away? Is that what he expects of us? When it comes to eternal life, one person wanted to know if being saved is enough? What about fear? Where does it come from, and what do we do about it?
Everyone loves an underdog. Well, until God asks us to be that underdog! Today we consider the story of David and Goliath. Today we discover that God wants you to step up and be his champion.
The Bible is full of great stories, and today we consider Samuel anointing David as king. That anointing changed David’s life. Interestingly most of us don’t think of ourselves as anointed. Even so, the New Testament is clear; God gives us gifts of grace and anointing to serve him. Discover the joy! Discover the gift! God has chosen, anointed you!
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