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2 Timothy 3:10-17

Faithful to Teaching

As Christians, we should passionately pursue the Word of God. Not out of a desire to simply obtain knowledge, but so we may be equipped to do the will of our Father. We should read God’s Word … Read the rest

Matthew 5:1-12

The Beatitudes

The Sermon on the Mount is probably the greatest sermon of all time. Jesus sets the tone for this sermon by displaying the characteristics He desired in His followers. The blessings from above would indeed fall upon those … Read the rest

Matthew 4:1-11

Bible Engagement-Temptation

Temptation is not sin, but giving into temptation is. Jesus was tempted by the devil. The devil will do anything and everything to manipulate you into falling into temptation. But we must learn from Jesus how he fought … Read the rest

Matthew 8:18-22

Watch Out!

Jesus is coming again! This means we cannot live our lives carelessly or aimlessly. Careless living and foolish pleasure pursuits are not God honoring and a waste of our time. Use God’s Word as an opportunity to lift … Read the rest

Matthew 8:18-22

The Cost of Following

Jesus didn’t promise that following Him would be easy. He also doesn’t guarantee worldly wealth, prosperity, or popularity. In fact, following God in this world is widely viewed as unpopular. Jesus said even He, in all … Read the rest

Matthew 4:18-22

The Invitation

Jesus didn’t set any prerequisites for following Him. It’s as simple as “come, follow me.” As disciples, we don’t have to worry about having it all figured out. We will never have all the answers, but that’s okay … Read the rest

2 Timothy 2:1-26

Generation to Generation

Our faith is meant to travel through generations. Paul lived out this principle when he invested in the life of Timothy and called him to follow in his footsteps. Disciples aren’t made by simply instructing them what … Read the rest

Ephesians 4:11-16

Responsible Teammate

We are called to make disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). This involves a variety of responsibilities to fulfill. Attempting to achieve this command solo is simply not possible. We were all designed with unique capabilities – capabilities that differ. We … Read the rest

Galations 5:22-23

Galatians 5:22-23

The Holy Spirit produces this extraordinary fruit within our lives when we choose to follow God’s leading. We become aware and conscious of these traits when we follow Jesus closely. God created us in the image of God … Read the rest

Luke 15:17-20

But when he came to himself, he said, “How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, … Read the rest