Easy discipleship: hard choices for an easy life Introduction: Properly communicating the “difficulty level” of being a disciple of Jesus Christ can be tricky; if Christianity is seen as hard, it belittles the atoning work of Christ—making it sound as if salvation depends upon man’s effort. On the other hand, if Christians say following Jesus…
Faith that works when the pressure’s on: A faith that keeps me hopeful Introduction: As followers of Jesus, we don’t only care about people’s spiritual needs — we care about their physical needs, as well. In fact, a major element of Jesus’ ministry on Earth was physical healing. In this message, we continue our study…
Faith that works when the pressure’s on: A faith that keeps me hopeful Introduction: Are you feeling overwhelmed? Disappointed? Worried? Feeling like life has been put on hold? Nothing lifts us out of fear and weariness like hope. More than just wishful-thinking, hope sustains us. Hope is what keeps us going, fighting, working, suiting up,…
Faith that works when the pressure’s on: A faith that handles delays patiently Introduction: One of the most important lessons you can learn in life is how to wait patiently — especially during a season when you’re experiencing constant delays. In this message, we continue our study through the Book of James by offering biblical…
Faith that works when the Pressure’s on: A faith that handles wealth wisely Introduction: During a crisis, how do you handle your money wisely? God cares about every area of your life, including your finances. This message continues our study through the Book of James by offering three biblical ways to make, save, and use…