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?
Question 8: What does God demand of you? Answer: God demands that I be perfect in holiness, love, and integrity.
Matthew 5:48
What Is God’s Character Like?
Question 7: What is God’s character like? Answer: 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
A Christ Filled Team
The work of the kingdom is not done by a few superstars, but through the Spirit-empowered efforts of a Christ-filled team comprised of all believers.
Colossians 4:7-18
The Integrity of the Wise
The wise are called to lives of integrity – speaking truthfully, acting honestly, and behaving reliably.
Proverbs 13:6
God is Faithful
In the book of Ruth, we see how God is faithful to His covenant people, through all circumstances.
Ruth 4:18-22
Be Honest With Yourself and God
Colossians 1:3-12; Psalm 139:1-10