Dangerous Entitlements
Haggai 2:10-23 – As the people began to undertake God’s work, they wrongfully assumed they were good with Him. Beware of dangerous entitlements that make you believe God owes you something in your obedience.…
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The Independence of God
Nothing existed before God, and God needs absolutely nothing to exist to prove his divine nature. The Creator does not require anything from the creation.…
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When a Church Hinders a Family
We often blame our children’s spiritual condition on the culture we cannot control rather than the family we can alter. We must do our parts to raise our children in a positive spiritual environment, regardless of what transpires around us.…
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Reactions in Relationships
Ministry teams are wonderful blessings if you know how to work well with others. The potential conflicts go both ways, and you must consider who you are to determine who you need to be around.…
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Apprenticeship: Development According to God’s Template
Apprenticeship is necessary for a ministry to maximize its ability to accomplish God’s agenda. While the process takes time and effort, it will ultimately multiply the work.…
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Glory Days
Haggai 2:1-9 – People often view the future as bleak if they perceive the past as ideal. If we only focus on what God did previously, we will miss the glory days that He desires to bring now.…
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The Opportune Time
Jesus responded to Satan’s temptation by committing to obeying God’s Word. Understanding that our enemy knows the opportune time to tempt us, we must prepare ourselves.…
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Don’t Soft Pedal Scripture
We live in a time when everyone speaks passionately about every issue regardless of whether they are the experts. Sometimes, we speak so definitively on non-essentials that we lose the right to speak of essential truths.…
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Let No Children Separate
What God has joined together, let no children separate. If you're not careful, prioritizing your children can lead to neglecting your spouse. …
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Workmanship: Service According to God’s Giftings
A church must have a clear process of its members receiving training and continuing ministry. If people can serve according to God’s giftings, the church will be blessed.…
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Equal Sacrifices
Haggai 1:7-15 – God called His people to repent of their selfish ways, but He called for more than a somber acknowledgment. They distinguished their repentance through their call for equal sacrifices.…
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That Time I Got Dropped Out of a Van in the Middle of Somewhere
I was a part of this ministry training program that used an unexpected exercise to reveal a great deal about myself and my teammates. I learned that you cannot determine what anyone else does, but you are responsible for how you respond.…
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