For those who grew up in the Church, we can become too familiar with the story of the cross if we fail to be moved by it any longer. Reflect on the last words Jesus said while on the cross to know His heart for us.
We all have received God’s wisdom yet rejected it. God’s wisdom descended at Mt. Sinai, and our disobedience to it led him to ascend upon Mt. Calvary.
You must flourish as a disciple before you succeed as a minister. Certain relationships are vital for the long-term health of your ministry.
Galatians 3:1-9 – If we believe our salvation to be of grace, we must not rely on our works after that. The Spirit that saves is the same Spirit that sanctifies.
Understanding that the task is immense and that the warfare is unavoidable, you must consider how to put yourself in the best situation possible. Your ministry setting will have enough challenges that you don’t need to accept known unnecessary ones.
The path of following Jesus provides ample opportunities to do amazing feats, but they typically are completed by simple steps along the way. As we help others, we must provide them with achievable goals as they progress.
The Bible doesn’t give a picture of where everyone gets it right when it comes to godly homes. It shows us examples of people who didn’t succeed in hopes that we will learn from their mistakes.
Why is Bible Translation important? Watch this video to see the story of the Gamo people receiving the New Testament in their language for the first time.
Galatians 2:1-21 – Paul was so enthralled by the power of the gospel that he confronted others who were wavering in its truth. By faith and faith alone, we can experience lives that have been crucified with Christ.
We won’t advance the frontiers of mission by enabling soft Christians who are skittish at the hint of conflict. While you need to be in a good ministry setting, you will not find a perfect team.
While God does use our vast corporate attempts, we discover within the biblical narrative and within our particular experiences that God moves uniquely with each specific person. What is descriptive in the life of one is not necessarily prescriptive in the lives of all.
Through Bike for Bibles, we are attempting to fund a translation of Scripture for the Arbore people of Ethiopia. This story shows how the Bible should affect every interaction we have.
A.W. Tozer has a way of speaking from the heart to the heart of things. In this excerpt from The Counselor, he describes how churches can be busy without the Holy Spirit’s power.
If you dare to follow Jesus where He leads, one thing must be immediately clarified in the first place: the direction He is going. We discover the will of God in the Word of God.
Show the type of patience to people on your ministry team that you desire they would show to you. We’re all different, and that’s not a bad thing.
Bike for Bibles is a charity ride designed for everyone: all ages, all skill levels. From April 5-12, you’ll bike miles to support the translation of the Bible into the Arbore language.
Whenever we seek attention for ourselves, we attempt to rob God of his glory. People called to lead others in worship must fervently attempt to lead humbly before God and his people.
Christians understand the importance of discipleship, but few actively practice it. We need to move beyond ministry programs and prioritize personal disciple-making.
Galatians 1:1-10 – Paul confronted lesser messages posing as the gospel since they corrupted the church. We must beware of counterfeit gospels that could hinder us from knowing the grace of Jesus.
The Apostle Paul had many enemies in his ministry, but none were as dangerous as legalists. In his letter to the Galatians, he reveals how the gospel is sufficient for our salvation and lives.
You are a work in progress. So if you aren’t what you hoped to be, be encouraged that God isn’t done with you yet.
Money isn’t evil, but the love of it is because of all the ruin and destruction it can bring to each of our lives. We must learn to harness our desires and keep God above our love for money, or it will ruin us.
The Apostle Paul had many enemies in his ministry, but none were as dangerous as legalists. In his letter to the Galatians, he reveals how the gospel is sufficient for our salvation and lives.
A local church is supposed to function as a faith family, assisting one another thoroughly. Without a clear organization for how to do so, many needs will remain unmet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What God has joined together, let no children separate. If you’re not careful, prioritizing your children can lead to neglecting your spouse.
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.
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.
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.
Many people read the Bible but forget what they studied moments later due to a tragic misstep. If you want retention from your devotional practices, you must learn the art of summarizing what you learn so you can remember and share it with others.
Help us fund a Bible translation for the Arbore People of Ethiopia. Ride a mile for every verse you raise the money to translate.
Without a clear guide for a church’s leadership, a congregation will continually face unnecessary issues hindering ministry. Discover Scripture’s descriptive wisdom for a church’s prescriptive plan.
Haggai 1:1-6 – God’s people put their comfort over His concerns. We must constantly evaluate if misplaced priorities have taken us.