God's community has always had spiritual leaders to help guide and serve for His purposes. Ezra is one of them. Check out some of the keys to his leadership as he brings spiritual renewal back to the Israelites.
Read MoreHow can we get going again if we've ground to a halt?
Read MoreNothing is new under the sun - that's part of what Ezra wants to show God's people in chapter 4. Opposition will always come to those trying to live God's way. As the Jewish people attempt to rebuild the temple, they have a decision to make - God's way or the easier way?
Read MoreMost of us would love to experience spiritual renewal. It begins with God rousing our spirits and changing our hearts so we have a desire to seek Him and power to live according to His purposes. It leads to sacrifice, obedience, service, celebration and lament. When we see Ezra 3 in light of the cross, we find out what that looks like for us today.
Read MoreGod is Sovereign. He is the King of His own Universe and is gloriously unstoppable in fulfilling His own purposes. He fulfills every word and promise He speaks. He changes the hearts of people so they more fully align with His great purposes. Is this the God you worship? And have you gone all-in on His good purposes for you?
Read MoreEver feel like life is a bit of a battle? Reading the Bible a battle? Finding time to pray a battle? Well, that's because it is. Literally. Not only do we struggle with our sinful nature, but spiritually, the believer is under constant attack from the Devil and his schemes. But God provides what every believer needs. Heck yeah!
Read MoreWe are born imitators. But are we imitating the right people? Paul outlines three ways to 'walk' as we learn to imitate our Heavenly Father.
Read MoreWe are born imitators. But are we imitating the right people? Paul outlines three ways to 'walk' as we learn to imitate our Heavenly Father.
Read MoreAs the Apostle Paul helps the new believers at Ephesus follow Jesus, he exhorts them to leave their former lives behind as they pursue their new identities in Christ Jesus.
Read MoreListen as Micahel Dasey takes us through the passage.
Read MorePaul once again prays for the Ephesian Church - a big prayer, a bold prayer. One that we can learn from as we come to the Father who provides all things for His glory and our good.
Read MoreEver feel like life is a bit of a mystery? Whether it's how to connect with God or what to do once you have. Paul writes to the Ephesians about how Jesus answers both of those mysteries.
Read MoreJesus has made a way for us to have peace with God and with each other.
We now have the privilege of calling God our Father, and all the blessings that flow from belonging to His Family.
Read MoreFrom death to life, from sin to salvation, God's love for us drives Him to be rich in mercy & a lavisher of grace on undeserving people. Humanity has a problem, and Jesus is the only solution. Join us as we check out what Paul had to say to the newly formed church in Ephesus.
Read MoreGod wants us to know him more deeply. He wants us to be confident and secure in his love. And He wants us to know his immeasurable power. We desperately need these things, and they are available to us.
Read MoreWe revisit the same passage as last week to pull out three salvation gems that flow from being chosen by God. To call God as Father, to be redeemed by the blood of Christ, and to have His Holy Spirit to ensure we get over the line is about as crazy wonderful as it gets!
Read MoreGod is sovereign in salvation. He chooses who He will save. Jesus said: "You did not choose me, I chose you". Ephesians 1 says: "he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world...He predestined us to be adopted...we were predestined according to the plan of the one who works out everything in agreement with the purpose of his will". But this raises some big questions: Why does God choose some and not others? What about free will? Why bother sharing the gospel if God has predetermined who will be saved? How do I know if He's chosen me? How should predestination impact the way I relate to God?
Read MoreOne of the greatest gifts God gives us is - each other! Your life isn't a solo mission; it's a community project. That's the way God has designed each of us for His glory. Come and check out a few of the ways we can walk well together as a faith family in 2024.
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