Well, what is God doing while we are obeying and working? He is at work in us to will and to do according to his good pleasure. He is guiding and empowering our effort. One of the better reality shows you can see right now is called...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
A. Obedience First is obedience. Paul says you have always obeyed in my presence, now much more in my absence, obey. Obey my life and teachings. Follow me as I follow Christ. Now obedience is interesting. God wants much more from you than this,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, If you became a Christian in the age of bible verse memorization, I hope...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
One of the shocking things about growing up comes when you keep finding out the finish lines are actually starting lines. Graduating from college feels like a relief from stress until you realize that now you have to go to work everyday....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
His kingdom is secure, he sits over it with joy. Is his kingdom your kingdom? Is the expansion of his kingdom your heart’s desire? Every one of us has our own kingdom. You have had it since you were a kid. It started in your room, and you...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The king is on the throne and he will reign forever and ever. I want that truth to take deep residence in your heart, and fill you with joy and peace. Why doesn’t it? Maybe because you fill yourself with the wrong kind of news. This is not...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The King Spreads Dominion Now the king sits on the throne, he has received all things and all that remains is the spread of his dominion. Even though he sits on the throne, not everyone is happy about it. Some don’t even know, others know...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
In the days following the September 11th terrorist attacks on America, our country felt afraid, insecure and vulnerable. During that period, our president did a wonderful job of leading. He communicated compassion with strength, both mourning and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
The verbs are passive – he was taken up into glory. I want you to see two important things. First, we are never told that he left the form of a servant behind. He did not leave his human body behind like a space suit he no longer needed....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, Notice this text begins with a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
