In establishing the Church, God created an organization that He knew would be worldwide. This new entity would be maintained and expanded primarily by well-trained volunteers and would face overwhelming opposition. He considered the Church so precious that He paid for it with His own blood (Acts 20:28). I find it hard to believe that He would not have a plan to provide for its expenses.
Category: Church
Sunday Supernaturally: I Love Church
Resolved: Commitment to a local church is essential for spiritual growth, accountability, worship, fellowship, service, and outreach. It’s where believers actively live out their faith and contribute to God’s kingdom on earth.
Sunday Supernaturally: Changed by Grace
Today, as we head to the gathering of the saints, let’s make it our desire to become the kind of people that Jesus had in mind when He went to Calvary. Let grace change you today.
Sunday Supernaturally: I’ve Been Given Much
And that servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: I’ve Been Given Much
Sunday Supernaturally: Catch the Vision
This vision Jesus cast was beyond anything the original apostles could have imagined. There are now millions of Christians in nations they didn't even know existed. The Church is bigger than you and me. It's a universal community. Let's do our part.
Sunday Supernaturally: See the Gift
In Mark 6:1-6, Jesus faces unbelief in his hometown. Similarly, we can learn not to let familiarity hinder receiving God's gift in our church. By emphasizing the value of diverse ministerial gifts, we can avoid letting preconceptions hinder receiving spiritual impartation. Never understimate the importance of valuing gifts from God. Miracles will follow.
Sunday Supernaturally: Jesus Was Praying
If God were looking for a moment in our service to open the windows of Heaven, to pour out the Spirit in power, and to speak a word that will change the world, would He find anybody praying?
Sunday Supernaturally: Two Guys Singin’
Wherever you’re going to church today (I trust you are), there will be others there who are in darkness and bondage. They may look good on the outside, but they are miserable on the inside. They need a suddenly from God.
Let’s Stay in Step
Having been born of the Spirit, we have God’s life in us. We are children, not slaves, and we are created righteous and holy by nature (Ephesians 4:24). This God-life is a free gift. The Spirit has given us new life, now our life’s quest is learning to “keep in step with the Spirit.”
Sunday Supernaturally: One Accord, One Place, and…
A few weeks ago our pastor had a word in the Sunday morning service. The gist of it was that we should be alert and ready for some things to happen "suddenly". That really resonated with me. Our expectations need to be raised.