Finishing Well

Christians are motivated to finish well, even if it requires suffering, by remembering the eternal reward Christ will give to them when He returns.

2 Timothy 4:6-8

What Does God Demand of You?

What does God demand of you? God demands that I be perfect in holiness, love, and integrity.

Matthew 5:48

What Is God’s Character Like?

What is God’s character like? God is perfect in holiness, love, and integrity.

Isaiah 6:1-8

Watching Your Words

Words have powerful consequences for individuals and the whole community, so the wise person controls their tongue.

Proverbs 12:18

We Fail Jesus, Jesus Does Not Fail Us

Jesus does not, will not, fail us, he holds us through all our trials. He pursues us and holds our relationship with him. NOT US! Him!

Luke 22:31-34, 54-62

The Question of Hypocrisy

Every human sins and fails to live up to God’s righteous standards, but the Gospel offers forgiveness to those who confront this fact and openly confess and repent of sin.

Matthew 23:1-13

God Never Abandons His Promises

Take hope! Even through difficult times God never abandons His promises.

Isaiah 44:1 – 5

Being Faithful Stewards

Jesus is our Faithful Steward. We must be like Jesus and remain faithful to the very end in order to receive the good reward.

Matthew 24:45-51

Philadelphia: The Faithful Church

Jesus sees the patient perseverance of the Church through the midst of trials and He will reward her soon.

Revelation 3:7-13

Smyrna: The Persecuted Church

The church must be faithful, even when persecuted and killed, knowing that God is Sovereign and eternal life awaits His people.

Revelation 2:8-11

Guarding The Deposit Of The Faith

It is the responsibility of every Christian to know, understand, guard, and pass the faith down to the next generation of believers.

2 Timothy 1:13-14

Shepherds – Spreading the Good News

Angels are mighty beings who stand in the presence of God and do His will, but they were awestruck at the mystery of the Incarnation and praised God.

Luke 2:8-20

A Wicked King

Over time, Saul’s sin grew from a lack of personal integrity to consulting witches – with devastating effects for himself and those under his leadership.

1 Samuel 18-28 (1 Samuel 18:20-22; 28:3-7)

From Good Beginning To Great Ending

The crucible of faith reveals exactly where our ability ends and invites us to experience the power and kindness of a faithful God.

Matthew 14:22-32

Slipping Into Something More Comfortable

Longing for acceptance we have fallen captive to shame and fear – which condemns us to relationships of isolation and apathy. Now our rescue can only be found in perfect integrity.

Genesis 3:11

UnCommon Honesty In Prayer

God desires for our prayers to be filled with brutal honesty, expressing our questions and doubts, but with a willingness to let God open our eyes to the truth so that our perspective might be changed.

Psalm 73

UnCommon Anguish In Prayer

God desires for our prayers to be filled with reality, including deep the deep anguish arising from living in this fallen world, and the hope that comes from knowing that in Christ we are never alone.

Psalm 22