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.
Tag: Faith
What if We Practice What We Preach?
Jesus, the Christ, will be in our midst as we lift our voices in worship. It doesn’t matter if the band is good or the songs uplifting. It only matters that we praise Him and please Him. When I realize that I am there for Him, not Him for me, miracles happen, and opportunities follow.
Sunday Supernaturally: Less Petition, More Praise
Most of us spend way too much time asking God to give us things He's already given and do things He's already done. What we need is a revelation of what it means to be "in Him." Let's pray for that.
Sunday Supernaturally: Holy Spirit, Guide!
As you cruise through your day, pay attention. God will move you to the right spot, talking to the right person, with just the right word. Maybe even as you go into church today. You are on a mission. He has a plan. Follow it.
People Need Purpose
One of the more common phrases in our Christian world is “I’m going to pray about it.” In this case we’re talking about praying about God’s direction and purpose for your life and ministry. So what does that mean? How do I “look out to see what he will say to me”?
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!
Sunday Supernaturally: Clean the Atmosphere
Satan is a remarkably faithful member of most churches. One of his jobs is to distract, disrupt, and generally impede the flow of the Word and the Spirit. We don't have to allow him to succeed. Take a minute to clean house before every service.
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.
Update from Pastor Virgil
The extraordinary hunger we see for the things of God tells me that something is happening. Lord, help us move to feed the sheep. Maybe more important, help us get hungry ourselves, hungry for You, for your presence, and for your Word.
January Update from Pastor Virgil
Maybe you’ve got someone who’s gone on to glory who loved you and was instrumental in getting you on track with the Lord. If so, I want to encourage you to run well. Strip away everything that slows you down. Run with endurance: Stay steady and don't quit. Keep your gaze fixed on Jesus. He's your Savior, your source, and your example.
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