Last week, we saw how believers are a battlefield, with both flesh and the Spirit warring within them.
Read moreHow to Win the War Within (Galatians 5:16-18)
How to Win the War Within
Galatians 5:16-18
Archival Post: Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man
Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man
Archival Post
Jesus Christ is the ultimate man. He is the One every believing man wants to emulate. We are bombarded daily with images and impressions and attitudes from society's popularized men, but none of them are worthy to loose Jesus' sandal strap.
Read moreWhen Jesus Moves Slowly (Mark 5:21-43)
When Jesus Moves Slowly
(Mark 5:21-43)
We know believers are called to "put on...patience" (Colossians 3:12). We know the Bible is filled with related words -- long-suffering, endurance, steadfastness, and waiting. But this waiting with patience is not our natural disposition. This is why we need the help of the Holy Spirit. When he bears his fruit in our lives, one evidence is patience (Galatians 5:22). (12 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreThe Unstoppable Word of Christ, Part 3 - It Started Small But Will End Massive (Mark 4:30-32)
The Unstoppable Word of Christ, Part 3 - It Started Small But Will End Massive
(Mark 4:30-32)
During his day, some were tempted to despise the small things as they tried to rebuild the temple in Israel (Zechariah 4:10). It seemed like a small work, but God didn't want them to despise it because it was a good work. (4 Minutes/1100 Words)
Read moreBook Release: Whole-Hearted Work—Does My Work Matter To God? Can My Work Please God?
Hi everyone,
We have put the four part Whole-Hearted Work series into book form, with a bonus chapter. Available in e-book and print, I’m excited to use the written word to encourage you in your work and career. If you are new to this material, please check out the description below.
In Christ,
Nate
Whole-Hearted Work #3—How To Do Good Work (Colossians 3:22-4:1)
Sunday Sermon: Whole-Hearted Work #3—How To Do Good Work (Colossians 3:22-4:1)
Read moreWhole-Hearted Work #1—Why Work Matters
Sunday Teaching: Whole-Hearted Work #1—Why Work Matters
Read moreTwo Ways: Choose One (Psalm 1)
Two Ways:
Choose One
(Psalm 1)
One of the most well-known lines of American poetry came from the pen of Robert Frost, in his poem "The Road Not Taken." He wrote: I think many love the sentiment, partly because they feel their own lives are unique, that they also have taken the less traveled road. They feel they have resisted the way of most to pursue the path of few. (15 Minutes, 3800 Words)
Read moreHow To Love God's People - Part 2 (1 John 3:13-16)
How To Love God's People
Part 2
(1 John 3:13-16)
Today, we will look at the third, fourth, and fifth lessons from the passage 1 John 3:11-18, on how to love, especially how to love God's people. (7 Minutes/1700 Words)
Read moreYou Are God's Child -- We Will Become Like God's Son (1 John 3:2-6)
You Are God's Child -- We Will Become Like God's Son
(1 John 3:2-6)
The thought is astounding. One day, God's children will **be like** Jesus **when He appears** (2). This incredible fact follows John's logic well. If believers are born into God's family, it makes sense that our full transformation would make us like God's Son. As God's kids, we will one day be like the Son of God. (9 Minutes/2200 Words)
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