February 12, 2023 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 1 Peter 2:9 NKJV When you look at your local church, what do you see? Here’s what God … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: A Royal Priesthood
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Sunday Supernaturally: Cultivated, Trimmed, Trained
Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, you are God's building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Cultivated, Trimmed, Trained
We Need Accurate Feedback
Building People of Substance for Works of Power [19] “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even … Continue reading We Need Accurate Feedback
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
Don’t be Digitally Deluded
Building People of Substance for Works of Power A few weeks ago, I was hungry for some good carne asada. It had been a long time since we had ventured out to our favorite Mexican place, so Judy agreed very quickly, “Let’s go!” It was a Monday, a day on which many restaurants are closed. … Continue reading Don’t be Digitally Deluded
Sunday Supernaturally: Why go?
Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD! Praise him, you who serve the LORD, you who serve in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God. Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; celebrate his lovely name with music. Psalm 135:1-3 NLT Over the last several … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Why go?
Sunday Supernaturally: He is Here
But if all of you are prophesying, and unbelievers or people who don’t understand these things come into your meeting, they will be convicted of sin and judged by what you say. As they listen, their secret thoughts will be exposed, and they will fall to their knees and worship God, declaring, “God is truly … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: He is Here
Sunday Supernaturally: Faith, Love, and the Holy Ghost
13 Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14 By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you. 2 Timothy 1:13-14 ESV This past week I had the privilege of meeting with several … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Faith, Love, and the Holy Ghost
Sunday Supernaturally: Being Church
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Being Church
Sunday Supernaturally: Just the Right Time
When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Romans 5:6 NLT Just the Right Time I’ve always been intrigued by the “just the right time” language in this verse. It lines up with Galatians 4:4 where Paul says, “But when the right time came, God sent … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Just the Right Time
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