Rejoicing in Heaven – Luke 15:10
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The parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son all tell the same story. There is rejoicing in heaven over one who was lost, but has now been found.
Consider the Cost of Discipleship – Luke 14:33
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What is the cost of discipleship? Jesus says here that unless I give all that I have, I cannot be his disciple. It requires that I give all.
The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
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The Holy Spirit, the 3rd person of the Trinity, brings conviction of sin, enables life as a believer, and equips for service in the Kingdom.
Outward Appearances Are Deceiving – 1 Samuel 16:7
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Outward appearances are often deceiving and can mask the real person hidden within. Look to the heart instead to determine a person's worth.
Enter Through the Narrow Door – Luke 13:23-27
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Not everyone who calls Jesus "Lord" will be saved. Only those who walk through the narrow door will enter into the kingdom of God.
A Faithful and Wise Manager – Luke 12:42-43
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God has entrusted each of his people with abilities to serve him. Be a wise manager of the gifts God has given you, serving him faithfully.
Ask, and It Will Be Given To You – Luke 11:9-10
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Jesus tells us to ask, and it will be given to us. This is not a blank check for all of our desires. But it means he'll provide what we need.
Choose this Day – Joshua 24:15
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Joshua's words are just as relevant today as they were some 3500 years ago. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Meditate on the Bible Day and Night – Joshua 1:7-8
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Meditate on God's word day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Are You a Martha, or a Mary? – Luke 10:41-42
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Don't be like Martha, so distracted you fail to spend time with Jesus. Instead, be like Mary, sitting at his feet and learning from him.
The Marks of a Disciple of Jesus – Luke 9:23
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A disciple will follow Jesus wherever he leads. He calls us, not to be fans, but to deny self, to daily take up our cross, and to follow him.
How to be Fruitful: Pull the Weeds – Luke 8:14
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Don't let the weeds and thorns of life choke out the Word of God sown in our lives. Get rid of everything that would make us unfruitful.
