May
11
A Church On Fire
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The church that was born on Pentecost Sunday was on fire, ablaze with the coming of the Holy Spirit and marked by intense fellowship, earnest prayer, and fervent outreach. The first Pentecost was unique and historically momentous, but let’s be open to the dynamic of the Holy Spirit in our day as well. Scripture from Acts 2:1-21.
May
4
Crunch-time Counsel
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In the world of sports, crunch-time is that critical moment when the outcome of a game hangs in the balance. Spiritually speaking, crunch-time has to do with critical decisions and actions made in critical moments of suffering and testing. Peter offers sound advice for times like these as he encourages us to humbly give God our cares, soberly resist the devil, and confidently stand in God’s grace. Scripture passage from I Peter 5:5b-12.
Apr
27
Facing Down Your Fears
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Fear is a powerful emotion, capable of distracting and immobilizing us. In I Peter 3:13-17, writing to Christians beset by unjust suffering, Peter offers helpful instruction in facing down their fears: “Don’t be afraid and don’t worry” (v.14); view suffering as a “faith refiner” and then “in your hearts, set apart Christ as Lord” (v.15). Peter’s counsel is every bit as applicable in our day. Scripture passage from 1 Peter 3:13-17.
