But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily…

Remembering But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. James 1:22 (NLT) Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our…

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds;…

Churches Get Stuck When... 1) Decline goes unnoticed. You have forsaken the love you had at first. - Revelation 2:4 NIV 2) Prayer gets replaced. He said to them, “The Scriptures declare, ‘My Temple…

JONAH AND THE WHALE BIG FISH 4 questions to ask when reading your Bible: Who wrote it? _____________________________________________________ When did they write it?_____________________________________________ Why did they write it? ______________________________________________ Who…

JESUS AND THE SAMARITAN WOMAN [Jesus] came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired…

THREE MEN AND THE FIERY FURNACE More than fire: Navigating change as a God follower   Change #1) Enduring through pain only to be called everything but what your mama…

JESUS AND ZACCHAEUS Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3…

It was by faith that Noah heard God’s warnings about things he could not yet see. He obeyed God and built a large boat to save his family. (Hebrews 11:7a…

“What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look…

David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.” Saul replied, “You are not able to go out against…

25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in…

... “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." (Matthew 9:37-38 NIV) 1) God’s…

One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is…

Marriage should be honored by everyone... (Hebrews 13:4 NCV) As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are…

You must be very careful not to forget the things you have seen God do for you. Keep reminding yourselves, and teach your children and grandchildren as well. (Deuteronomy 4:9)…

Relationships 101: Parents Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord…

Relationships 101: Friends 6 GOLDEN RULES OF FRIENDSHIP 1) Invest the time (Show Up) Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests…

Relationships 101 - God One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all…