Posted: 09 Jul, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson
2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.” NIV
Read More...Posted: 21 May, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson
We think of the account of the woman caught in the act of adultery as a beautiful story of grace and forgiveness. And it is. At least for one person. But not everyone received life from Jesus. The religionists (the Pharisees and teachers of the law) walked away from life. They were more concerned about […]
Read More...Posted: 02 Feb, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
In in times of struggle, it helps us to take heart when we remember the power, sovereignty, and compassion of God.
Read More...Posted: 03 Feb, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away all who […]
Read More...Posted: 06 May, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson
CT Studd, missionary to Africa, found a tract which was reportedly written by an atheist. It read as follows: Did I firmly believe, as millions say they do, that the knowledge and practice of religion in this life influences destiny in another, religion would mean to me everything. I would cast away earthly enjoyments as […]
Read More...Posted: 11 Jun, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson
A rich young man came to Jesus asking how to find eternal life. He came confident in himself and in his own goodness. The answer Jesus gave him left him walking away sad. Despite his own accomplishments, possessions, and reputation he was lacking. But he couldn’t bring himself to give up control and follow the […]
Read More...Posted: 05 Mar, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson
In this message Dove attempts to help us love bad people. This is not so that we would embrace the bad things that bring pain, suffering, and destruction into this world, but that we would love bad people even as God does. Dove explains five reasons we can love bad people, from those far away […]
Read More...Posted: 08 Mar, 2015 | Author: Steve Nelson
How do people fall away from the faith? What is it about beliefs other than the truth that is so appealing? And how can we as Christians watch ourselves to keep from veering off course? Download Handout
Read More...Posted: 29 Jan, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson
The church in Corinth had serious issues that Paul addressed throughout 1 Corinthians. He spoke so strongly on at times that you might think his letter to them would have ended their relationship. Yet as he concluded his letter in chapter 16, instead of writing an it-was-nice-knowing-you ending to their relationship, he penned a very ordinary […]
Read More...Posted: 31 Jul, 2016 | Author: Steve Nelson
God has always loved people. People are the pinnacle of creation! We might think that we are too messed up for God to love us, but there are countless examples of God loving really messed up people. Throughout all of scripture, we see God trying to win the hearts of broken people. And we see […]
Read More...Posted: 12 May, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Colossians 1:10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way… NIV I recently started teaching ESL to Chinese kids online. When the students do a good job, I give them five stars. When I do a good job, the parents […]
Read More...Posted: 10 Mar, 2019 | Author: Dove Cranson
Through Christ, we can find joy, strength, and comfort in the midst of life’s peaks and valleys.
Read More...Posted: 27 Oct, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson
Perhaps nothing is better at motivating us to pray than realizing that we are in complete despair.
Read More...Posted: 03 Nov, 2019 | Author: Mike Kimball
Jesus is a life giver and we want to experience life as we engage in living actively as members of the kingdom of heaven.
Read More...Posted: 27 Dec, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson
Christ died for sins once for all-one time for all time! He was the perfect sacrificed lamb to pay the penalty of our past, present, and future sins.
Read More...Posted: 25 Apr, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson
When Jesus spoke to people, he often left them with a decision to make. What decision will we make when Jesus puts a decision before each of us?
Read More...Posted: 16 May, 2021 | Author: Dove Cranson
The most powerful force of healing is love. And the most perfect expression of love is Christ.
Read More...Posted: 06 Aug, 2023 | Author: Dove Cranson
When the heat of life is sweltering and almost crushing us, how do we find strength in God?
Read More...Posted: 17 Mar, 2024 | Author: Dove Cranson
Guilt is not a place we are supposed to live in, stay in, or wallow in. Christ came to set us free!
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