God, in His infinite wisdom and love, created mothers with a purpose of paramount significance.
They are not simply bearers of life, but also nurturers, guides, and the very embodiment of selfless love. The responsibilities that mothers shoulder extend far beyond the worldly expectations placed on them. Their influence reverberates through generations.
As we come together to celebrate Mother's Day, we turn to scripture for deeper insight into the greater mission that God has handed to mothers.
In Acts 2:1-4, the Holy Spirit fills the twelve apostles on the day of Pentecost. However, the Spirit's influence doesn't end there. As 1 Corinthians 6:19 states, our bodies are temples because they house the Holy Spirit. In this lesson, we'll explore the responsibilities that come with being filled with the Spirit of God.
In John 13, we read of Jesus washing the feet of the apostles. In His final moments with them, He fills a basin with water, wraps a towel around His waist, and stoops to wash twelve pairs of dirty feet. This profoundly moving moment depicts the Creator of the universe washing the feet He once formed in the womb. In today's lesson, we discuss how we can follow this example and serve God in humility and love.
By the world's standards, Jesus did not appear as a king when He was crucified on a cross. In every perceivable way, Rome was in charge. The world's political and military superpower was used to kill a pesky prophet from Nazareth. But on Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the dead, defeating sin and death, and ascended to reign with God forever. In this lesson, we look to the empty tomb to remind us who is truly in charge.
During the week of Passover, Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey. He didn't arrive on an armored stallion or accompanied by a legion of heavenly angels. His message wasn't one of liberation or conquest, but rather of peace, and he delivered it while riding a borrowed donkey. This brings us to the man who lent Jesus the donkey. In this lesson, we learn that everyone has something to contribute to the Kingdom.
Luke only wrote two books of the Bible. He was one man (Luke) writing to another man (Theophilus), but his testimony accounts for 30% of the New Testament. In this new series, we explore what it takes to become a great church.
In part 7, we explore lessons that every great church can learn from the fall of Judas.
Luke only wrote two books of the Bible. He was one man (Luke) writing to another man (Theophilus), but his testimony accounts for 30% of the New Testament. In this new series, we explore what it takes to become a great church.
In part 6, we learn that great churches habitually worship and constantly pray.
Luke only wrote two books of the Bible. He was one man (Luke) writing to another man (Theophilus), but his testimony accounts for 30% of the New Testament. In this new series, we explore what it takes to become a great church.
In part 3, we learn that great churches surrender to the reign of Jesus.
Luke only wrote two books of the Bible. He was one man (Luke) writing to another man (Theophilus), but his testimony accounts for 30% of the New Testament. In this new series, we explore what it takes to become a great church.
In part 2, we learn that great churches stand on great evidence.
Luke only wrote two books of the Bible. He was one man (Luke) writing to another man (Theophilus), but his testimony accounts for 30% of the New Testament. In this new series, we explore what it takes to become a great church.
In part 1, we learn that great churches focus on a great cause and work from a great victory.
In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus commands us not to worry. That sometimes feels easier said than done. In this new sermon series, we discuss why we worry, and explore strategies for transforming from worriers to worshippers.
This week, we identify the key to stop worrying.
In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus commands us not to worry. That sometimes feels easier said than done. In this new sermon series, we discuss why we worry, and explore strategies for transforming from worriers to worshippers.
This week, we identify the things that we worry about.
In today's world, the topic of money is one of the most discussed and debated issues. As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of our resources and use them wisely, but it's not always easy to know how to do that.
This week, we shift our focus to the story of the rich young ruler in Matthew 19:16-22. Wealth is a loyalty barometer: who or what do I love the most?
In today's world, the topic of money is one of the most discussed and debated issues. As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of our resources and use them wisely, but it's not always easy to know how to do that.
This week, we shift our focus to the admonitions in James 4:13-17 against boasting about tomorrow. Wealth is a submission assessment: you have to decide who is in charge. Is it you, or is it God?
In today's world, the topic of money is one of the most discussed and debated issues. As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of our resources and use them wisely, but it's not always easy to know how to do that.
This week, we continue our of study what Jesus says about money in Matthew 6:19-24 so that we can learn how to avoid being materially possessed and instead be spiritually led.
In today's world, the topic of money is one of the most discussed and debated issues. As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of our resources and use them wisely, but it's not always easy to know how to do that.
This week, we continue our of study what Jesus says about money in Matthew 6:19-24 so that we can learn how to avoid being materially possessed and instead be spiritually led.
In today's world, the topic of money is one of the most discussed and debated issues. As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of our resources and use them wisely, but it's not always easy to know how to do that.
In this new sermon series, we will deeply study what Jesus says about money in Matthew 6:19-24 so that we can learn how to avoid being materially possessed and instead be spiritually led.
We live in a world where everything is staged. Nearly everything online is staged to make it look real. That should never happen in the church, but it does.
Jesus did not say, "Put on your makeup and follow me." But it's often easier to fake righteousness, than it is to live an repentant life where Jesus is your King and God is who you aim to impress.
This week, we continue our exploration of Jesus' seven woes to the Pharisees in Matthew 23: 16-22, and discuss how we can avoid hypocrisy.
We live in a world where everything is staged. Nearly everything online is staged to make it look real. That should never happen in the church, but it does.
Jesus did not say, "Put on your makeup and follow me." But it's often easier to fake righteousness, than it is to live an repentant life where Jesus is your King and God is who you aim to impress.
This week, we continue our exploration of Jesus' seven woes to the Pharisees in Matthew 23: 16-22, and discuss how we can avoid hypocrisy.
We live in a world where everything is staged. Nearly everything online is staged to make it look real. That should never happen in the church, but it does.
Jesus did not say, "Put on your makeup and follow me." But it's often easier to fake righteousness, than it is to live an repentant life where Jesus is your King and God is who you aim to impress.
This week, we continue our exploration of Jesus' seven woes to the Pharisees in Matthew 23: 16-22, and discuss how we can avoid hypocrisy.