Called to Live Holy Lives – 1 Thessalonians 4:7
God has called us to live holy lives, committed to him. And this is especially true concerning sexual immorality. Be distinct from our culture.
Lordship of Jesus
Sitting On the Fence Is Not an Option – Luke 11:23
Jesus said that we are either for him or against him. There is no neutral position. There is no fence sitting on this issue.
Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church – Revelation 3:14-22
Laodicea was a lukewarm church. They thought they were in good shape. But spiritually they were far from it. Jesus warned them to wake up.
1 Peter: Revere Christ as Lord, Even While Suffering (3:13-18)
How do you respond to suffering for Christ? Peter tells us to rejoice and revere Christ as Lord. And to always be ready to share the reason for your hope.
The Lordship of Jesus – Luke 6:46
Do you call Jesus Lord? Do you obey him? Even when it is hard or inconvenient? If not, how can you really call Jesus, Lord. The Lordship of Jesus involves being obedient to his direction. It is not just honoring Jesus with our lips. It is honoring him with our lives as well.
I Will Never Fall Away – Matthew 26:33
How often do we affirm that we will never fall away, followed by failure? I am so thankful that Jesus is always ready to restore us.
Leave It All Behind for Christ’s Sake – Matthew 19:29
What are you unwilling to surrender to the lordship of Jesus? His call is for us to leave everything else behind us, and follow him.
The Lukewarm Church at Laodicea – Revelation 3:17
Christ desires his church to be either hot or cold. But how many are lukewarm churches, in danger of being spewed out of his mouth?
Loving Human Praise More than Praise from God – John 12:43
To believe in Jesus, but not publicly confess that belief is a tragedy. Don’t let your love for human praise keep you from God.
Following the Good Shepherd – John 10:3-4
Jesus is the good shepherd. His sheep are those who recognize his voice and follow his leading. Who is it that you are following?