Resources to help you understand Scripture, grow in faithful habits, and discover more favorite passages.
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Government and God’s People
1 Peter 2:13-17 – No matter how a government treats Christians, Scripture commands us to respond in God-honoring ways. God has made His will very clear regarding how we should respond to civil authorities.
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I Want to Hold Your Hand
We serve a God who does not leave us on our own but walks beside us through all the challenges of life. No matter what we face, we can endure because we do not struggle alone.
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You Won’t Fix It Until You Admit It’s Broken
Maybe you feel like you have too many responsibilities and not enough time to address everything you have to do. Before you start making fixes, you first need to identify the problems that you are experiencing.
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Churches Can’t Overcompensate for All Parental Problems
We often blame the church for younger generations disconnecting, but what if it has more to do with the home? We should not be surprised if children physically check out if they were raised by parents who spiritually did years before.
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How Will Jesus Return?
If you believe Jesus died, rose, and ascended like the Bible predicted, have you paid attention to what it says about His return? Jesus is coming back, and you will know it when He does.
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Another Day, Another Opportunity
Proverbs 3:21-28 — Even in a storm’s aftermath, if we’ve been given another day, we’ve also been offered another opportunity. We must prioritize remembering God for His faithfulness and our neighbors for their needs.
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If There Is a True Profession of Faith…
If there is a true progression of faith, there should be a true progression of faith. Those who receive the gospel should continue in discipleship throughout their lives.
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Nothing Gets More Orderly by Accident
All of us talk about how stressful our lives are as we seek to work through frantic schedules and numerous tasks. The fact is that nothing gets more orderly by accident, and we must be proactive to make the most of the time we have.
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The Spear and the Harp
We face many battles in life, but the ultimate victory is ours with God on our side. His strength should catalyze our worship.
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Buddhism (Session 2)
The goal of Buddhism is to achieve enlightenment in order to address the problem of suffering. While the path may look different for every Buddhist, there are some common concepts that unite them.
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Nehemiah [Series Overview]
During Nehemiah’s day, God’s people were discouraged and directionless. God raised up a leader to inspire other leaders to reinstate God’s people by uniting together for God’s original purposes. Met with significant challenges, they continued to press on to the work assigned to them.
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Overview: Ezra-Nehemiah
As I prepare to preach through Nehemiah at our church, I wanted to share some initial resources with you to understand the nature of the book. This resource by the Bible Project succinctly summarizes the message of Ezra and Nehemiah.
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Faith Without Wetsuits Is Dead
Plenty of people felt bad for the lady who lost her wedding ring in the ocean, but only one man did something about it. Our core beliefs ought to spring us into action rather than just cause us to comment.
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“What Do You Say?”
God has showered us with numerous blessings that our nudging our souls. You can almost hear these gifts questioning us, “What do you say?”
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Premarital Consideration
God did not invite us to embark upon the journey of marriage unprepared without the instructions required to bring it safely onto the shore. The Bible provides the knowledge we need to succeed in marriage.
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Ministry “Retirement”
While some ministers dream of a day when they don’t have to work anymore, the Bible gives an example of what ministry retirement should be like. It’s not the same type of work, but it’s just as important.
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Premarital Caution
If God created marriage, we should assume His perspective would be superior to the wisdom of an expert or any amount of experience. You can avoid specific marital issues by simply learning and applying the truths of God’s Word.
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How to Use Just (About) Married with Premarital Counseling
Just (About) Married is a premarital resource to help individuals study, couples discuss, and then a counselor unpacks the concepts to prepare for marriage. I pray it can help your upcoming marriage or counseling ministry.
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Just (About) Married Is Now Available
I am so happy to share with you that Just (About) Married, a premarital book for intentional couples, is available today. I’ve had a burden for years to develop a resource that would assist couples in our church to better prepare for marriage, and it is finally complete.
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Advice for Church Shoppers
If you are church shopping, let me give you some important advice: Do not come to a new church and expect it to operate like the one you just left. Perhaps the thing you miss might have contributed to its collapse.
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Worship by the Book
After God’s Own Heart Worship by the Book (2 Samuel 6) When David returned the ark to Jerusalem, he learned how God takes worship very seriously. We can’t worship God if we neglect the Word of God. Worship Commenced The people of God learned how to worship God from those who did not know God.…
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Traveling Companions [Fuge 2017 Charleston]
Fuge 2017 – Convergence Psalm 1 Point of Connection: The best way to follow God is walking beside others who are going in the same direction. Dangerous Relationship Progression From Psalm 1 Walk in the counsel of the wicked Stand in the way of sinners Sit in the seat of scoffers Those who are closest…
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Reserved Seating [Fuge 2017 Charleston]
Fuge 2017 – Convergence 2 Samuel 9; cf. Rom. 5 The King’s Pursuit (2 Sam. 9:1-5) The king was more concerned with keeping his promise than he was securing his protection. Grace seeks out those who are unqualified to give them what is undeserved. Grace finds us hiding helplessly in barren places. The Servant’s Response (2…
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Pray God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Charleston]
Fuge 2017 – Convergence Ps. 145:14-18 All Scripture is inspired by God. Psalms are inspired for God. Psalms exist because we do not know how to speak to one so glorious. When we pray Scripture, we are not led by our feelings but guided by truth. Using the day of the month, pray through that…
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Worship by the Book [Fuge 2017 Charleston]
Fuge 2017 – Convergence 2 Samuel 6 Theme for the Day: Point of Truth We are not called to justify our opinions but to obey his commandments. The people of God learned how to worship God from those who did not know God. We are called to obey the Word – not imitate the world.…
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Memorize God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Charleston]
Fuge – Convergence – 2017 Ps. 119:9-11 Why Memorize God’s Word? ◦9 – keeps me from impurity ◦10 – keeps me from wandering ◦11 – keeps me from sinning •I will memorize Scripture as much as I hate sin. •We must discipline our minds to have the Bible accessible even when the Bible is not…
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Search Me [Fuge 2017 Charleston]
Fuge 2017 – Convergence Psalm 139 Theme for the Day: Point of Inception God is all-knowing, all-present, all-powerful, and all-holy. All-Knowing (Ps. 139:1-6) God is intimately aware of every single one of my actions, thoughts, and words. The infinitely knowing God is intimately familiar with me. God’s detailed investigation of me is comforting and convicting.…
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Read God’s Word [Fuge 2017 Charleston]
Fuge 2017 – Convergence Psalm 19 The Convergence. Two paths. Choose one. •In order to follow God, you need to know where he is going. •You discover God’s ways by studying God’s Word. •“Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.” 1 Tim. 4:7 •Spiritual disciplines are not meant to make you more liked by Jesus…
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Teach Me Your Paths [Fuge 2017 Charleston]
TEACH ME YOUR PATHS Convergence – Fuge 2017 1 Sam. 13:8-14; Ps. 25:4-5 Flag Football – Your talent can take you places where your character can’t keep you. Sin can start by refusing to wait on God’s timing which leads to disobeying God’s commands. When we believe we have earned what has been given, we…
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There’s Always Somebody Taller
After God’s Own Heart There’s Always Somebody Taller (1 Samuel 17) Israel put their strength in King Saul the tall until Goliath the taller came around. In the battle against a giant, never forget the greater story of which we are a part. Disclaimer: The story of David and Goliath is not about how you need…