To Him Be Glory Forever, Part 1
November 24, 2023
There is a lot of human-level activity in the church and much of it is good. But God is noticeably absent. We celebrate people's authenticity and our community, but we do not center our celebrations on God.
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One group says the Bible is a book about love, mercy, and kindness. They think of the story of the Good Samaritan and of Jesus telling us to turn the other cheek. So how could anyone think the Bible prevents a tolerant society? But for another group, the Bible is far from tolerant. There’s the conquest of Canaan. There’s Elijah killing Baal’s prophets by his own hand. And in the New Testament, Jesus talks often about hell. That’s not tolerant. What then can we say in answer to this question? Get your free resource and learn more today!
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November 23, 2023
God has chosen to give you great opportunities through his mercy for a reason. You might use those gifts—your brain, money, time, love, and personality—all for God.
November 22, 2023
We often think of the Bible as a random collection of quotations, but actually the Bible has a story from beginning to end, and once you see it like that, it helps open up your eyes to its true meaning.
November 21, 2023
We have to get our minds off of the idea that we're paying our dues to God when we pray or do "works." We can't give God a bill for services rendered and expect payment. Works don't work; faith does work.
November 20, 2023
Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and this means that part of the nature of Jesus as God is his caring, protecting, saving, and shepherding. He gave his life for his sheep and truly cares for us.
November 18, 2023
Paul talks about unceasing anguish over his people not knowing Jesus and having their eternal destiny on the line. We can use that pain to search for riches.
November 17, 2023
We should care so much about the evangelization of the lost that it impacts our very lives. We are to feel emotional and spiritual pain.
November 16, 2023
Pastor Josh studies the summary in Romans 8 of the implications of Jesus' victory in practical terms that impact the human condition.
November 15, 2023
When suffering comes, we are tempted along one of two lines. Either we end up believing God is not really in charge, or that he's not really good. How do we survive suffering?
November 14, 2023
Why is blessing able to be found in the midst of suffering? Peter says it's because suffering provides the opportunity for greatness and doing what is right. Pleasure gives the opportunity for a pleasant life; pain gives the opportunity for a great life.
November 13, 2023
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Free Resource | Does the Bible Promote Tolerance or Intolerance?
One group says the Bible is a book about love, mercy, and kindness. They think of the story of the Good Samaritan and of Jesus telling us to turn the other cheek. So how could anyone think the Bible prevents a tolerant society? But for another group, the Bible is far from tolerant. There’s the conquest of Canaan. There’s Elijah killing Baal’s prophets by his own hand. And in the New Testament, Jesus talks often about hell. That’s not tolerant. What then can we say in answer to this question? Get your free resource and learn more today!