Scripture Hebrews 10:24-25 Prayer Focus Pray that our congregation will commit to corporate worship and fellowship. Devotional Thought It is important to worship God with other believers. God loves it when his people honor him with one mind and voice. Also, in group settings, Christians can love, encourage, and serve one another. Our spiritual growth… Read More »
Repentance as a Regular Spiritual Practice
Scriptures 2 Chronicles 7:13-14; Psalm 51; 1 John 1:5-10 Prayer Focus Turn away from sinful thoughts and actions and turn to God. Devotional Thought True repentance is a radical change in both thinking and action rather than simply an “I’m sorry!” It requires us to agree with God’s assessment of things and conform ourselves to… Read More »
A Recommitment to Prayer (Video Teachings)
Scriptures 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; James 5:16; Revelation 3:20 Prayer Focus Recommit yourself to the Lord Jesus Christ and to prayer. Devotional Thought Prayer is a conversation between you and God. Through prayer you can contact God and receive his many provisions. The real purpose of prayer, however, is not to inform God about your needs… Read More »
Thanksgiving as an Expression of Worship
Scriptures Philippians 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Prayer Focus Express gratitude to God for what he has already done for you and others. Devotional Thought Gratitude is a loving and thankful response toward God for his presence with us and gracious activity within the world. Gratitude is an important worship activity. A life of gratitude will… Read More »
Your Identity in Christ (Ephesians 1 – 3)
A small donation to the ministry will help us spread the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. The first three chapters of Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians have a great deal to teach us about who we are in Christ and what we have in Christ. The foundation of our identity as believers is… Read More »
Salvation Through Jesus Christ
Scriptures Ephesians 1:6-16; 1 Peter 1:3-5 Prayer Focus Praise God for his salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. Devotional Thought The good news for all humankind is that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead. When we put our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, he gives us eternal life and a… Read More »
Worshiping God as a Lifestyle
Scriptures Nehemiah 9:5-6; Psalm 145 Prayer Focus Worship God because he is great and worthy of all glory, honor, and praise. Devotional Thought To worship is to adore, serve, and devote oneself completely to God. God is worthy of our worship (Revelation 4:11). He is wonderful, awesome, and great. He deserves both our reverence and… Read More »
Celebrating a New Year (2024)
Scriptures Isaiah 43:19; Lamentations 3:22-24; Revelation 21:5 Prayer Focus Ask God to reveal himself to you in new, fresh, and powerful ways in 2024. Devotional Thought The start of each new year is a great time for prayer and self-reflection. Who do you want to become this year? What are your spiritual goals, and do… Read More »
Self-Examination: Being Honest with God and Ourselves
Today we will explore the spiritual discipline of self-examination. Self-examination is the study of one’s own behaviors and motivations. Regular and intentional self-examination is an important aspect of the healthy Christian life. The spiritual discipline was modeled by King David (e.g., see Psalm 139: 23-24). The Apostle Paul on several occasions also encouraged Christians to… Read More »
The Spiritual Discipline of Gratitude
Today we explore the spiritual discipline of gratitude. Gratitude is a loving and thankful response toward God for his presence with us and gracious activity within the world. Gratitude is an important worship activity. A life of gratitude will draw us closer to God and is one of the essential marks of Christian maturity. In… Read More »
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