Living Between Promise and Power We begin in Luke When all the people were baptized it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized And while he prayed the heaven was opened And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon him And a voice came from heaven which said 'You are my beloved Son In you I am well pleased ' Now Jesus himself began his ministry at about years of age Now go to Luke Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee And the news of him went out throughout all [... more]

Setting goals can be a wise and worthwhile pursuit Whether we're building a career saving for retirement improving our health or investing in our families goals help us live with purpose and intentionality But how do we pursue our ambitions without allowing success to define us Proverbs reminds us The heart of man plans his way but the LORD establishes his steps God never intended for our accomplishments to become the measure of our worth Our identity is secure in Christ not in what we achieve That means we can dream boldly plan wisely and work faithfully while trusting God [... more]

Have you ever heard the term carnal Christian Many believe this refers to a Christian who after being saved turns back to the lower sins of the flesh lasciviousness promiscuousness adultery homosexuality and so forth Well they are carnal but the term as Dr Hinnant explains in this episode means much more To us many carnal Christians appear to be fine Christians But Christ is not pleased with them because they are still walking in their former unchristlike attitudes Corinthians - underdeveloped in spiritual growth Hebrews unable to live in true deep Christlike peace Romans - and are being guided [... more]

Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him he hath put him to grief when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin he shall see his seed he shall prolong his days and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand [... more]

Christians have sacrifices to offer God which are different from but just as necessary as the Old Covenant sacrifices Pastor Greg Barkman continues his expositional series in Hebrews [... more]

Do you have any crosses without the little man on it That's a real question a woman once asked in a jewelry store And it says more about how we've sanitized the cross today than we'd like to admit In this message Pastor Greg Laurie walks us through the darkest hour in human history and the love that held Jesus there Notes Luke The cross was not a fashion statement It was the most scandalous horrifying symbol imaginable Next to Christ's arrival in Bethlehem the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are the most important events in human history At the [... more]

With all of the different claims about Jesus made on TV in articles and even from church pulpits how can you sort truth from error John MacArthur helps clear up the confusion by showing you what God's unchanging Word says about Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for sinners Click the icon below to listen [... more]

Solomon, at 20 years old, prayed to God for wisdom, and God granted him a wise and understanding heart, allowing him to become the wisest man who ever lived. The book of Proverbs is a collection of Solomon's wisdom, offering practical advice on how to live a virtuous life, and promises that those who take seriously the wisdom contained in the Proverbs will be kept and have discretion. [... more]

Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River is a public display of his faith in a life after death, and it symbolizes his mission to fulfill all righteousness and endure the cross, where he will be baptized in his death, burial, and resurrection. Through his baptism, Jesus prefigures his mission and demonstrates the involvement of the entire Trinity in our salvation, and our own baptism identifies us with his death, burial, and resurrection, making us beloved to the Father and accepted in Christ. [... more]

Living the Enoch Lifestyle The Walk That Pleases God Until He Comes What does it mean to truly walk with God in the last days In this first message of a new series Bible Teacher Greg Hinnant explores the remarkable life of Enoch the man who pleased God so deeply that he was taken to heaven without experiencing death Discover the meaning of Enoch's name the spiritual decline of his generation and why his life serves as a prophetic picture of believers preparing for Christ's return As Scripture points toward the promise of the rapture learn how living an abiding [... more]

Enoch's life serves as a model of faith, fellowship, and fruitfulness as he walks with God, believing in His promises and living a life pleasing to Him. His story highlights the importance of faith, the dangers of complacency, and the need to live a life of obedience to God's will. Enoch's life also foreshadows the second coming of Jesus Christ and the judgment that will come upon the earth. [... more]

Daryl Doucette, the quarterback for Team USA's flag football team, discusses his experience playing against NFL players and the differences between flag football and tackle football. He emphasizes the importance of treating flag football as its own sport and not overshadowing the talents of flag football players. [... more]

Jesus said we should pray like children Children don't think about how they approach whether they are using the right words or whether their parents are pleased with them They just ask Astoundingly that's the beginning of learning to pray [... more]

Christian do you know you can deeply please God today right now just where you are How Simply by giving Him thanks from your heart irrespective of your circumstances In Psalm - David revealed this great secret that was a part of His daily life and God wants to be part of ours I will praise the name of God with a song and magnify him with thanksgiving This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs And when deeply pleased God is more inclined to readily release His delivering power for [... more]

Psalm - reveals God is deeply pleased when we remember to show our gratitude toward Him by giving Him thanks Should this surprise us Aren't we blessed when others remember to thank us for favors labor and kindnesses we have given them And when pleased God is more inclined to show His gratitude in many ways including delivering us from troublesome or threatening situations as He did Judah's King Jehoshaphat long ago [... more]

Investing can be a spiritual practice that aligns our portfolios and hearts with God's purposes. By adopting spiritual disciplines like gratitude, review, and repentance, investors can move from just analysis to discernment and invite God into their financial decisions. [... more]

Jesus, the ordinary man from Nazareth, was extraordinary in his mission to suffer for the sins of the world. He loved us and died for us, and his sacrifice fulfilled the righteous demands of God, purchasing our forgiveness and salvation. Understanding pain and grief, Jesus knows what it's like to weep and be abandoned by friends, but he also knows how to comfort and heal through the power of the Word of God. [... more]

Believers are called to be members of a local church body, where they promise to pray for, care for, and serve one another spiritually and physically. This involves actively participating in public worship services, encouraging one another in the faith, and taking on difficult roles to serve others. By doing so, individuals demonstrate the love of Christ in action and are rewarded by God in heaven. [... more]

The Dallas Cowboys are facing challenges with their head coach Mike McCarthy, and star player Micah Parsons' comments have raised questions about the team's locker room dynamics. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers are thriving under Mike Tomlin's leadership, with a strong defense and a growing list of contenders in the AFC North. [... more]

Helping the poor reflects God's character, and generosity is a hallmark of Christian living. Biblical stewardship involves surrendering everything to God and being good managers of the resources he's given us. Christians can stand out in a society marked by selfishness and materialism by their commitment to helping others. [... more]