Month: March 2013

Comfort

Posted on March 29, 2013

THOUGHT:

When our Lord said "It is finished," he meant FINISHED!

Challenge

Each day, as you place your faith in Jesus as your Savior, rest assured that you are 100% forgiven of your sins. Trust that Jesus knew how to finish His work so that we have the opportunity for eternal happiness. Show Him your appreciation for His sacrafice by helping someone in need this Good Friday.

Verse

All have sinned and are deprived of the glory of God. They are justified freely by his grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus,

Reference

Romans 3:23 - 24

Discipleship

Posted on March 28, 2013

THOUGHT:

It is often said that 80% of all tasks are done by 20% of the resources. God calls us to serve him in all we do. This doesn't just apply to 1 hour on Sunday morning.

Challenge

Review your schedule for the week. How much time have you allocated for God's work? Squeeze in some time for God's sake!

Verse

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”

Reference

Matthew 28:19-20

Discipleship

Posted on March 27, 2013

THOUGHT:

He is no fool who exchanges that which he cannot keep for that which he can never lose.

Challenge

Do you have anything that needs to be traded in - for a Heavenly reward?

Verse

And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more, and will inherit eternal life.

Reference

Matthew 19:29

Wisdom

Posted on March 26, 2013

THOUGHT:

If you learn from your failures, there's no end to what you can learn.

Challenge

Review your actions over the past few days. Small or large, what lessons can you learn to improve yourself?

Verse

And if they truly learn my people’s custom of swearing by my name, “As the LORD lives,” just as they taught my people to swear by Baal, then they shall be built up in the midst of my people.

Reference

Jeremiah 12:16

Wisdom

Posted on March 25, 2013

THOUGHT:

What part of 'Thou Shalt not' didn't you understand? - God

Challenge

Don't rationalize your transgressions. Be honest with yourself regarding what's right and what's wrong.

Verse

I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall not have other gods beside me.

Reference

Exodus 20:2-3

Discipleship

Posted on March 22, 2013

THOUGHT:

The greatest fulfillment in life is the knowledge that you're being used by God.

Challenge

As Christians we are called to action to promote the cause of Christ; pick one tangible action you can do today as an outward sign of the faith within you.

Verse

If it is displeasing to you to serve the LORD, choose today whom you will serve, the gods your ancestors served beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose country you are dwelling. As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”

Reference

Joshua 24:15

Stewardship

Posted on March 21, 2013

THOUGHT:

The captain of the Titanic was rumored to have said, "Even God couldn't sink this ship".

Challenge

Do you ever think you are so successful that nothing could stop you? Remember that everything you have is because God gave it to you. Make sure you use it for His glory, not your own.

Verse

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers: all good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no alteration or shadow caused by change.

Reference

James 1:16-17

Attitude

Posted on March 20, 2013

THOUGHT:

You cannot always have happiness, but you can always give happiness.

Challenge

Happiness costs nothing to give but has great value to the recipient. Make an effort to create happiness in someone's life today.

Verse

[And] be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.

Reference

Ephesians 4:32

Comfort

Posted on March 19, 2013

THOUGHT:

Some people talk about finding God, as if He could get lost.

Challenge

God is always there; we just don't always seek Him. How many signs of God have you seen today? Keep watching, they'll keep appearing.

Verse

Where can I go from your spirit? From your presence, where can I flee? If I ascend to the heavens, you are there; if I lie down in Sheol, there you are. If I take the wings of dawn and dwell beyond the sea, Even there your hand guides me, your right hand holds me fast.

Reference

Psalm 139:7-10

Comfort

Posted on March 18, 2013

THOUGHT:

He loves each one of us, as if there were only one of us.

Challenge

Christ died for you. Remember to thank Him today, and share the message.

Verse

For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have come to believe that I came from God.

Reference

John 16:27

Faith

Posted on March 15, 2013

THOUGHT:

Faith enables persons to be persons because it lets God be God.

Challenge

Take a minute to think of 3 things you can do because you know God is looking out for you. Say a quick prayer to thank God for the Faith that allows you to live as you do.

Verse

Surely, the LORD, your God, has blessed you in all your undertakings; he has been concerned about your journey through this vast wilderness. It is now forty years that the LORD, your God, has been with you, and you have lacked nothing.

Reference

Deuteronomy 2:7

Determination

Posted on March 14, 2013

THOUGHT:

The U.S. Constitution doesn’t guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. -Benjamin Franklin

Challenge

Remember God helps those who help themselves. Ask God for the strength to pursue what makes you happy.

Verse

Those to whom God gives riches and property, and grants power to partake of them, so that they receive their lot and find joy in the fruits of their toil: This is a gift from God. For they will hardly dwell on the shortness of life, because God lets them busy themselves with the joy of their heart.

Reference

Ecclesiastes 5:18-19

Kindness

Posted on March 13, 2013

THOUGHT:

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Challenge

Make an extra effort to be kind to someone today.

Verse

But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an inn and cared for him.

Reference

Luke 10:33-34

Priorities

Posted on March 12, 2013

THOUGHT:

We are only on earth for a limited time, and God has a pretty full schedule for each of us.

Challenge

Does God's work fit anywhere in your schedule today? If not, find a way to fit Him in. Compared to the rest of your schedule, what's more important than Him?

Verse

But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law which Moses, the servant of the LORD, commanded you: love the LORD, your God, follow him in all his ways, keep his commandments, hold fast to him, and serve him with your whole heart and your whole self.”

Reference

Joshua 22:5

Hope

Posted on March 11, 2013

THOUGHT:

When you awaken your awareness of God’s presence within you, you realize that all blessings are not only possible, but probable!

Challenge

Be optimistic. . . Wake up the spirit inside you by asking God to help you to fill your life with the joy of great expectations.

Verse

Then you shall see and be radiant, your heart shall throb and overflow. For the riches of the sea shall be poured out before you, the wealth of nations shall come to you.

Reference

Isaiah 60:5

Priorities

Posted on March 8, 2013

THOUGHT:

Have you read my number one best seller? There will be a test. - God

Challenge

You don't need to be a bible scholar to enjoy and benefit from the bible. If you don't know where to start, pick one of the 4 Gospels and read about Jesus Christ.

Verse

The woman said to Elijah, “Now indeed I know that you are a man of God, and it is truly the word of the LORD that you speak.”

Reference

1 Kings 17:24

Prayer

Posted on March 7, 2013

THOUGHT:

The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything.

Challenge

When is the last time you were on your knees in prayer to the Lord? Find time today to pray to God and ask Him to give you strength to stand up to your challenges.

Verse

Peter sent them all out and knelt down and prayed. Then he turned to her body and said, “Tabitha, rise up.” She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up.

Reference

Acts 9:40

Praise

Posted on March 6, 2013

THOUGHT:

Our thanks to God should always precede our requests.

Challenge

When you say your prayers today, make a list of the things you are thankful for, as well as the things you need. Say your prayers in the right order.

Verse

V - But here I am miserable and in pain; let your saving help protect me, God,

Reference

Psalm 69:30

Charity

Posted on March 5, 2013

THOUGHT:

The one who dies with the most toys - is still dead.

Challenge

How much 'stuff' do you have at your house that you don't NEED? This week, give away something you value that may be truly needed and appreciated by others.

Verse

The people rejoiced over these free-will offerings, for they had been contributed to the LORD wholeheartedly. King David also rejoiced greatly.

Reference

1 Chronicles 29:9

Comfort

Posted on March 4, 2013

THOUGHT:

Count your blessings - literally.

Challenge

Do you feel stressed? Worried? Anxious? Start counting your blessings one by one. By the time you get to 10, you should feel God’s gracious love calming your spirit. Try it!

Verse

Let us come before him with a song of praise, joyfully sing out our psalms.

Reference

Psalm 95:2

Discipleship

Posted on March 1, 2013

THOUGHT:

It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.

Challenge

Take extra care to listen and accept this week's sermon. Work to live out the lifestyle Christ expects of you.

Verse

Let us come before him with a song of praise, joyfully sing out our psalms.

Reference

John 14:34-35