Matthew 7:21-23 21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many…
Jesus has commanded us to make disciples of all nations. Unless the church’s mission is global, then we haven’t really honored his purpose for our lives.
Vast treasure is appealing. This is why the discovery or inheritance of riches is a popular theme in books and movies. But money forces Christians to make a firm choice (Matt. 6:19-24).
A Bible school program gives the church a unique opportunity for bringing children to Christ. Are we making the most of it?
Great lessons from Matthew 14. Luke 14: 33 In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.
Jesus invites his followers to carry the cross. But its pain may produce an angry response.
Imagine that you are God. Your eternal Son is about to assume human flesh – to become a helpless baby. Whom would you trust to father your Son? God’s choice was Joseph (Matt. 1:18).
14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey.…
Peter did something no one else was brave enough to do. He walked on water. This Kids Day message challenges elementary school children to trust Jesus and be different in a world demanding conformity.
Matthew 10:32-33 32 “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. 33 But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.