Have you ever felt like life has drained you of your spiritual vigor, like you don’t have enough faith to face the things that are coming at you? Most of us have. Fortunately, the Bible shows us how we can stay tanked up, ready to quench fiery darts and move mountains.
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Unexpected opportunities
Going to church is not just a box on our to-do list. God wants us to worship Him in Spirit and in truth. He wants us to open our hearts to the teaching of the Word, and to impact and be impacted by the other precious people we meet along the way. Be ready for unexpected opportunities.
Guardrails for Guidance: Hearing God’s Voice in a Noisy World
If we are honest in our desire to please God, not self, our first step is to check our own heart. We’re all still human after all. Most of our thinking is about us. We all have our own experiences, needs, and desires. We naturally interpret things through those lenses. Because of this, a heart check may be in order.
A failed apostle, four different viewpoints, and a one-eared servant
God knows us each by name. Everyone you meet today, including you, has a role to play. We're all important and necessary, but we can't do it alone. If He can use a failed apostle, four different viewpoints, and a one-eared servant to impact the world, He can use you!
Sunday Supernaturally: Change Your Tomorrow
Life is not random. Jesus has given us the opportunity for input in what our future will be. “If you don’t like what you’re getting, change what you’re giving.” To change tomorrow, plant seed today.
Sunday Supernaturally: Paroxysmal Christian Fellowship
Disagreement is inevitable. Paul and Barnabas had a heated argument over the future of John Mark. Both had a point, but neither carried a resentment. What happened as a result was glorious..
Sunday Supernaturally: He’s Alive. Pass it on!
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 1 Corinthians 15:17 ESV He's alive. That changed everything.
Update from Pastor Virgil
Jesus knew HIs mission, and on Easter He passed it on to us. He is risen! We have reason to live!
Do you have a “raison d’être”?
When you know the "why" of your existence, it provides you with motivation, direction, and most importantly, a sense of purpose. In French, they call it "raison d'être," which translates to "reason for being." Purpose changes lives.
Embracing the ‘But’
One of the most frightening phrases God could utter is, "OK. Have it your way." Yet how often we go blindly forward, using our own best efforts and ideas? There's a better way. Insert a "but" before every step. Don't live life without a "but."
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