Afleveringen
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Last week, James challenged us to keep a steady faith, especially in the face of the many trials that come our way. This week, he goes one step further, helping us recognize that temptation is a unique kind of trialâone that doesnât come from God, but comes from within ourselves.
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In a world full of trials, temptations, and conflict, how do we remain unshaken? The book of James gives us practical wisdom for living out a faith that doesnât just endure but thrives. We begin today in chapter 1, as James calls believers to find joy in trialsânot because suffering itself is good, but because trials can bring about a steady faith.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Who do you trust? Another contentious election season is upon us, and there will be a flurry of ads, debates, signs, billboards, commercials, and non-stop news coverage. Some of us will retreat, while others will fight. Many will experience anxiety, stress, and even fear. Letâs look to the Scriptures as our foundation and guide so we can confidently say, âin God we trust.
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Letâs always remember to never forget our identity in Christ through the gospel. When we do, we understand we are being joined together and built together into the dwelling place of God by His Spirit.
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We are prone to forget, so when the church gathers together for the gospel, God provides us with physical, tangible reminders to anchor us in Christ. Baptism serves as a one-time declaration of our identification with Christ and His body. Communion is an ongoing practice that allows us to give thanks, remember, and proclaim the Lordâs death.
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People naturally gather togetherâwhether it's with family or friends, or over shared interests, meaningful causes, or global events, like the Olympics. But have you considered why we come together as a local church? We unite together for the gospel. Over the next three weeks, we'll explore how this truth can transform our lives and impact the world.
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Intentionally caring for and investing in what we value is a regular part of life, yet our relationships can often be overlooked. Today, we will explore five key bonds designed by God to help us pursue health in our marriages and relationships.
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Today, we will explore the journey of marriage through four distinct phases and the opportunity we have on the path of transformation. We will seek to find practical insights and biblical wisdom to navigate the highs and lows of relationships and embrace a Christ-centered approach.
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As we conclude this sermon series on prayer, we continue to wrestle with important questions: If God is sovereign, why pray? Do our prayers make a difference? What does it mean when prayers seem to go unanswered? Today, weâll look to Godâs Word for insight into these challenging questions.
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Jesus wants His disciples to see people with deep compassion. Then when we see the world as He does, Jesus asks us to be in prayer, seeking guidance and strength to act with love and kindness.
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How do you most often pray for others? Prayers about circumstances and the temporal challenges of life are good, but letâs also allow the way Paul prayed for others to challenge how we pray for one another as well.
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If we are asking God to teach us to pray, we must follow the example of Jesus. Jesus is our model, showing us a life fully devoted to God's glory and completely dependent on the Father. Today, we will see that, to more fully pursue life in Christ, we must learn to pray like Christ.
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Jesus was a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. As His followers, we share in His sufferings. He promised that in this world, we will have trouble â hurt and pain leading to grief. Lament is the language for our grief. If we are asking God to teach us to pray, it must include asking Him to teach us to lament.
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Prayer is an integral and essential component of the Christian life. But sometimes it can feel as if our prayer lives are lacking, in need of growth. Today, we examine how to strengthen our prayer lives by aligning ourselves to God and avoiding hindrances to our communion with God.
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Today, as we conclude our Every Day sermon series, we will dive into the importance of intentionally nurturing our everyday relationships. Interactions with others can lead to our deepest hurts and wounds, but relationships also bring about our deepest healing. Letâs see how that can be a reality.
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Whether we realize it or not, we all have established habits and rhythms that make up our daily routines. These habits, over time, determine who we are and who we will become. Today, we will understand why it is so important to understand the biblical idea of rest, both practically and theologically.
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Whether we are thriving or struggling, a student or retired, God has placed each of us in this world with a unique opportunity to contribute through work. Today, we will explore Godâs intention for work, seeking to align our lives with Godâs invitation for our work every day.
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Whether we realize it or not, we all have established habits and rhythms that make up our daily routines. These habits, over time, determine who we are and who we will become. Today, we will reflect upon and evaluate the habits which make up our everyday lives.
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Whether we realize it or not, we all have established habits and rhythms that make up our daily routines. These habits, over time, determine who we are and who we will become. In this sermon series, we'll look at the ways our habits can form us more and more into the image of JesusâŠEvery Day.
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When someone says âchurchâ what comes to mind? A building? A worship service? A specific feeling or emotion? From time to time, we need to realign and be reminded of the biblical understanding of a local church. Today, Paulâs letter to the church in Thessalonica, along with Calvaryâs values and commitment, will help us do just that.
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