
December 15 | Week 50 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Advent Week Three- The Gift of JOY What makes you happy? What is something that always makes you smile, even when you...
Read ArticleGOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Advent Week Three- The Gift of JOY What makes you happy? What is something that always makes you smile, even when you...
Read ArticlePaul instructs Timothy on maintaining faith and sound doctrine, combating false teachings and upholding the law rightly. He emphasizes the transformative power of God's grace in his own life as a testimony, urging Timothy to persist in faith and purity amidst challenges, and to foster orderly worship and good deeds within the church.
Read DevotionalToday’s Reading: Read I Timothy 1:1-5, 12-20; 2:1-7; 4; 6– Parents, think of a teacher you really loved! Try to remember a story you can...
Read ArticleIn Ephesians 5-6, Paul exhorts the Ephesians to imitate God through lives of love and purity, contrasting the behaviors fitting for believers with those of darkness, and emphasizes the mutual submission within the family and the church. He details the armor of God necessary for spiritual warfare against evil forces, urging continuous prayer and vigilance. In Titus 1-3, Paul guides on church leadership and sound living, highlighting grace as the foundation for godly behavior and good works, reinforcing the message of salvation through Christ alone.
Read DevotionalToday’s Reading: Read Ephesians 5-6; Titus One of the greatest gifts God has given us is our family! Today, we’re going to spend some time...
Read ArticlePaul's letter to the Ephesians opens with blessings and prayers for spiritual wisdom, emphasizing the unity and purpose in Christ's plan to reconcile all things to himself. He elaborates on the transformation from death to life through God’s grace, urging believers to live out their new identity in unity and maturity, demonstrating Christ's love and maintaining the harmony of the Spirit.
Read DevotionalToday’s Reading: Read Ephesians 1-4 Let’s make another list today! Think of everything that has happened in your family over the last 12 months. Make...
Read ArticleIn his letter to Philemon, Paul appeals for forgiveness and the welcoming of Onesimus, not as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ, highlighting themes of love, redemption, and the transformative power of the Gospel. Concurrently, in his letter to the Colossians, Paul emphasizes the supremacy of Christ, urging believers to lead lives worthy of the Lord, rooted in Him, and to resist the deceit of human traditions, while focusing on heavenly wisdom and the maturity of their faith.
Read DevotionalToday’s Reading: Read Philemon; Colossians It’s the season of making lists! Today instead of making a list of all of the things you might want...
Read ArticleIn this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the intricate connections between medieval architecture, church leadership, and scriptural teachings. Using the metaphor of "flying buttresses," the episode explores how strategic support structures extend beyond the church walls into the community, similar to relationships in gospel ministry.
Read ArticleIn Philippians, Paul expresses deep affection and gratitude towards the believers in Philippi, commending their partnership in the gospel and exhorting them to live out their faith with humility and unity. He shares his personal reflections on suffering, service, and the joy of faith, emphasizing that life is Christ and death is gain, and encourages them to continue striving for spiritual growth and harmony.
Read DevotionalToday’s Reading: Read Philippians There are a lot of cookies baked in our house during this season! We love to bake them from scratch and...
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