Fifty-four percent of American couples are choosing to live together rather than to be married. We must ask ourselves: Which “benefits” of cohabitating are you most tempted to believe? How are those “benefits” really a cheap imitation of the real thing? What are some real benefits of being single? Of being married? Is the Spirit placing someone on your mind to have an “awkward” conversation with? www.benttree.org....
When asked about parenting, most parents will talk about the sleepless nights, the inability to have alone time, and the temper tantrums. But parenting is much more than surviving the different seasons. Parenting is about making sacrifices. Parenting is about leading by example. Parenting is our mission field. And once we choose to lead our children on a path to God, we can trust they will find their way. Join us this week as we learn about the important mission of raising children.
King David had no reason to invite Saul's crippled grandson, Mephibosheth, to sit at his royal table. But David had made a covenant with Jonathan. Jesus has made a permanent place for us to sit at His table if we only humble ourselves, accept His invitation and sit down. Preached at Fresh Life Chiurch. Used by permission.
What does God want us to wear for the holidays? Forgiveness, acceptance, love and godliness. His clothes are pure and perfect. They never go out of style. Preached at North Coast Church. Used by permission.
The Advent Conspiracy calls us toward some beautiful, simple and significantly life-giving truths. Lean in with us. Here are 4 key expressions that enable us to "worship fully" in this Christmas season as we slow down to remember the significance of God with us! Rejoice, surrender, worship and praise Him!
A unique look at Mary's difficult journey in conjunction with Psalm 121 from the Psalms of Ascents teaches us how we can overcome obstacles by going to God for refuge.
It's rather shocking to examine the history of Jesus' family tree- a lineage of prostitutes, scandal, adultery, murder, and idolatry-- but all to prove that it doesn't matter who you are; Christmas is for everyone. Fresh Life Church. Used by permission.
In an instant...God spoke creation into existence. God began to prepare a plan to reconcile us back to Himself. But Christmas is free, but not cheap; fast, but not hurried; simple, but not shallow. It's His grace. www.fellowshipchurch.net. Used by permission.
Perfect faith is to respond to the seemingly random events of life as if they are part of the perfect plan of God. We were created to look for purpose. Sometimes we find it, sometimes we don't. Sometimes we find it immediately, sometimes we find it eventually. At Christmas, we are reminded that life is not as random as it seems. There is a story taking place, a Divine story. And if we choose, we can participate. www.northpointechurch.org.
Andy Stanley and comedian Jeff Foxworthy discuss life issues and the importance of making a difference in our community. "When the church does good, God’s name is made great. This year, we want to continue the wave of Be Rich in good deeds we’ve experienced over the past decade. We want to show people in our communities that God loves them. And we don’t want you to miss this opportunity to be extraordinarily generous." Property of North Point Resources. http://northpoint.org/messages/ Andy Stanl...
Revelation 6 is an unfolding of God's judgment in the Tribulation. Discover the antichrist and afterlife. What will these times look like? Man, who has rejected his Creator, will suddenly see God as He really is! Preached at Denton Bible Church. Used by permission.
We are citizens and strangers upon this earth. But in Revelation 21, John the Apostle gives us a glimpse of God's Kingdom at the end of time. Preached at The Village Church. Used by permission.
John the Apostle gives us a glimpse of God's Throne Room in Heaven and the throng around the throne. Who are the beasts and the elders? What can we learn from this seldom-understood apocalyptic vision in Revelation? This powerful sermon will take you there and give you a window into God's comprehensive plan to redeem Man and His creation. www.dentonbible.org. Used by permission.
The reality gap is this. Our God is an utterly amazing, incredible God. So we think - What does a God-believer look like? Every one of us comes up with an iconic image of what a Christian should be. The gap is - what do we do when we see the gap between out image of what a Christian should be, and our own reality? Preached at Casas Church. Used by permission.
God's name, YAHWEH, is spoken without the vowels. In fact, when a Jew spoke the Hebrew words, it was a whisper-a breath. God gave us our first breath and we will breathe His name as our last breath. Even a child like Samuel heard Him speak. God gave him a prophetic voice, but first He gave Samuel a prophetic ear. Preached at National Community Church. Used by permission.
When is the rapture of the church? When is Armageddon? Does the Millennial Reign of Christ really happen? Why the urgency of sharing the Gospel? Because Jesus is coming back! Preached at Fellowship Church, Grapevine Texas.
