Sunday Supernaturally: A Place to Excel

So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church. 1 Corinthians 14:12 ESV People go to church for many reasons.  Several years ago, I did a very unscientific survey in churches I was visiting.  I made it a point to ask people, “Why did … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: A Place to Excel

Sunday Supernaturally: Get Credit

And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Get Credit

Sunday Supernaturally: Soul Watch

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. Hebrews 13:17 ESV I spend a lot  of time thinking about the local … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Soul Watch

Sunday Supernaturally: Permit and Prohibit

"And so I tell all of you: what you prohibit on earth will be prohibited in heaven, and what you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven. "And I tell you more: whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father in … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Permit and Prohibit

Sunday Supernaturally: Encouragement and Strength

On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.  The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Encouragement and Strength

Sunday Supernaturally: Maternal Wisdom

His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” John 2:5 ESV  It’s Mother’s Day and many church services will commemorate the wonderful love of moms.  That’s a good thing.  In a day when the importance of parents is being disparaged, the focus on motherhood and the physical and emotional benefits that nurture … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Maternal Wisdom

Sunday Supernaturally: The Digital Delusion

And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.1Th 5:12-13 NKJV The New Testament repeatedly tells us to know, or recognize, the leaders who labor … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: The Digital Delusion

Sunday Supernaturally: Humbly Victorious

Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "GOD RESISTS THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE." Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Humbly Victorious

Sunday Supernaturally: God Raised Jesus from the Dead

If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, "Anyone … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: God Raised Jesus from the Dead