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1. How Jesus Would Confront Modern-Day Pharisees

Bible scholars and preachers have long emphasized how Jesus confronted the Pharisees and Sadducees, the "religious leaders" of His day, to bring Israel the news of God's kingdom. For 21st-century followe ...

Created on 25 September 2017

2. How Jesus Handled Dropped Balls

One of the most difficult yet important opportunities to demonstrate leader love as Jesus did is when a team member doesn't do what is expected. A leader's character is tested in the fire of poor executi ...

Created on 16 August 2017

3. 5 Practical Ways to Look Like Jesus

...  that their lives are important to us builds trust and forms godly relationships. 4. Your attitude (my attitude) should be like Jesus, who humbled/lowered Himself and took on the nature or character of a se ...

Created on 08 August 2017

4. This Message Straight From Christ's Heart Can Heal Your Soul Wounds

... the world? What could this intimate love story have to do with Jesus and me?" I went through security and walked down the cement hall to the chapel. When the women caught sight of me through the plexig ...

Created on 28 July 2017

5. Beware of These False Identities Our Culture Tries to Put on Jesus

"Who are you?" they asked in a less than gracious tone. Jesus had been in the temple area since early morning, teaching a large gathering of people who have come to hear His words. A group of religiou ...

Created on 13 July 2017

6. Conquer Mightily in the Midst of Stormy Seasons With These 3 Biblical Reminders

... etimes refuse to worry, opting instead to delve into that all-too-familiar place of simply being "concerned." When we read Jesus' words not to worry or to "fear not," there are times we take them as an un ...

Created on 30 June 2017

7. 6 Surprising Ways Scripture Says Jesus Is Your Bridegroom

One of the most profound truths presented in Scripture is that Jesus Christ is a groom. His bride is the church. This is very good news as it suggests that the degree of intimacy, dedication, care and ...

Created on 27 June 2017

8. Are You Really in Love With Jesus—Or Have You Bought Into This Deception?

...  my 18th year, the Jesus movement came into full flower. Hundreds of thousands of young people—hippies, nerds; it didn't matter—came streaming to Jesus. It became culturally cool to be Christian. Everywhe ...

Created on 21 June 2017

9. Women in Ministry: Did Jesus Make a Mistake?

Can women really serve in any area of ministry? Why is it so crucial to ensure both women and men are empowered to pursue their God-given callings? In this conversation John and Lisa share even more about ...

Created on 14 June 2017

10. Paul Vehemently Warned Us About This Gospel Perversion

... and what Paul is teaching. First, we must understand that the Old Testament is the New Testament concealed (Jesus and His redemptive work are hidden all over the Old Testament in the sacrifices and ceremo ...

Created on 12 May 2017

11. Remember This Truth When You Feel God Isn't Defending You

... nd wife to Clint Kahler. She loves Jesus, coffee and chocolate. Hayley has led worship with her husband for 20-plus years.  ...

Created on 03 May 2017

12. Jesus Offers You This 12-Step Plan for Long-Term Obedience

...  will meet a church staff member who serves as a "Pastor of Discipleship." I like to think of myself as a dedicated disciple of Jesus—as do you. Too often, we adapt a culturally comfortable idea of discipleshi ...

Created on 26 April 2017

13. Why Jesus' Disciples Were Desperate to Learn This Skill

If there were one subject that you would want Jesus Christ to teach, what would that class be? What subject did His disciples, who walked with Him and were given a day-by-day, night-by-night, meal-by-meal ...

Created on 21 April 2017

14. Squelch Loneliness and Confusion With This Sacred Truth

... our long-time friend right here. His name is Jesus. He likes you, and he puts up with a whole lot. Christy Fitzwater is an author and pastor's wife living in Kalispell, Montana. She is the author of Bl ...

Created on 20 April 2017

15. One Word You Would Never Use to Describe Jesus

If you had to choose one word to describe Jesus, what would it be? For many Christians, quite a few words probably come rushing to the forefront of the mind: holy, awesome, wonderful, incredible, powerful, ...

Created on 17 April 2017

16. 2 Important Words Jesus Emphasized When Teaching on Intercession

As darkness rises in the nations, we all need revelation of the Father heart of God in order to worship wholeheartedly, topple shame and stand victorious in this age. Let's examine a key teaching of Jesu ...

Created on 14 April 2017

17. What Jesus' Dying Words Can Teach Us About Heaven-Focused Intimacy

As our attention is drawn this month to the passion of the Christ, I've been reflecting on our Savior's final words spoken from the cross. By all accounts, Jesus didn't do a lot of talking. He was alm ...

Created on 11 April 2017

18. God's Chosen Method for Conforming You to Christ's Character

... t. 24:10-14). As many people find themselves in the midst of the changing tides of cultures and morals, followers of Jesus can rest assured that the Lord has prepared us in advance for this era of hist ...

Created on 05 April 2017

19. Your Unique Role in God's Grand Storyline

... Satan that will end one day in victory when Jesus returns. In a time of heightened attack on the sanctity of being created male or female, I am passionate about understanding God's viewpoint of women an ...

Created on 29 March 2017

20. Can the Stars Tell Us Exactly When Jesus Was Born?

This week on March 23rd will mark the 2021st anniversary of the birth of Jesus. That's right. We believe that we can put together the prophecies, historical data, astronomical data and Scripture to pinpoin ...

Created on 20 March 2017