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The Passion of the Christ is You

He chose to die, for you. Before he made you, he knew he would die for you. That’s how much he loves you. The passion of the Christ is you.

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Pouring Out Our Hearts in Prayer

May our attitude in prayer be laced with confidence, boldness, and humility as we come before the Father.

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When Prayer Becomes Idolatry

The only way to living this out is not simply by doing the right things, but doing the right things for the right reasons.

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Living Water

We are surrounded by a world that is either trying to drink sand or despairing that they are thirsty creatures living in a universe with no water. And we – you and I – often join them in doing the same things: whether filling our mouths with sand or despairing of our hopeless condition. So let us come to Christ by having compassion on those around us and be conduits of the Holy Spirit in their lives. This is what Christ has called us to. This is the gift that God has given us. Amen.

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Lead Us Not into Temptation, but Deliver Us from Evil, Part II

We need to declare war against sin in our lives. Explore your sources of strength, what do you have in your arsenal? How are you putting on the whole armor of God? Who is your accountability partner or confidant who will encourage you, help you to see your blind spots and one who you trust and talk about your struggles or mistakes in your life?

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Lead Us Not into Temptation, but Deliver Us from Evil

So who do we fight? We fight the devil and the satanic forces that are at work in our lives. Living in this awareness of the enemy is essential to a thriving Christian life.

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And Forgive Us Our Debts as We Forgive Our Debtors

As Jesus was nailed to the cross, he prayed that God would forgive the people that were killing him. Among those were you and me. Jesus wants us to live forgiven and to forgive. Who do you need to forgive today?

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Give Us Our Daily Bread

Jesus said in John 4:34, “My FOOD is to do the will of the one who sent me to accomplish his work.” HE is our sustenance, his purpose for your life is what brings life. He is the bread of life, come to him and have your fill and go and tell others where they can find bread to eat as well.

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Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done

Through the king and the kingdom, we find our place; one consuming passion. Are you living that way?

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Hollowed be Thy Name

Dear friends, we have a wonderful and divine assignment: to declare the goodness of the Lord. God’s metric of success is faithfulness. After worship comes proclamation; we can share God’s goodness with those within our circle of influence.

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Lord, Teach Us to Pray: Our Father in Heaven

Our father connects us to every person on this planet. Herse’s why: not everyone is a part of the family and he’s calling us to live as children of God in the world. We are his representatives. HE is with us all the time and we are his ambassadors.

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The Father’s Extravagant Blessing

In a world that is often hard and chaotic, God has bent down to bless you personally. God of infinite benefits gives them to you. And though the world may frown, God’s beaming countenance is upon you.

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When God Spoke Human

If you want to know that God is like, look at Jesus, what was the God that Jesus loved and served? Who was that good and beautiful God? Who is the father that Jesus served and worshipped? That what God is like.

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Here’s Hope: From Disappointment to Assurance

Hold your theology lightly and your faith tightly. You may make your journey through this life and never have a moment of question or doubt, that’s possible, but if you’re one of those people that sometimes struggle with things, then you’re in excellent company.

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Advent Candle Readings 2023

Light the candles of Advent this season with Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

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Here’s Hope: The Kingdom of God Among Us

The kingdom of God is among us. Come alive and live in victory through Jesus Christ.

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Here’s Hope: Jesus Cares About You

My friends, the time is coming when hope will be realized. The cross, the resurrection and the return of Christ will make all things new for you and for me. This is our hope.

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With God It Gets Better and Better

Why invest your resources sacrificially in God’s Kingdom? Because everything you own is his already; he expects you to give sacrificially to his work on earth; and he needs what you can give.

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Living Wisely by Being Ready to Meet God Today

The first Christians knew that Jesus would return “next,” and that he might come back tomorrow. So they made sure they were ready today. They shared their faith at any public cost. They lived holy lives at any personal cost. And they “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6) and became the most powerful spiritual movement in human history. Not with buildings and programs. With lives sold out to Jesus Christ, lived with urgency and passion, ready every day to meet Jesus. That’s the best way to step into eternity, and the best way to live on earth.

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Leftover Pumpkins

Sometimes in life we may feel like Leftover Pumpkins, but remember we are Carved by our Creator God.

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