Easter: Christ Above All
The reason we should worry less and trust God more. Colossians 1:15-20 How well do you know Jesus? If you’re a Christian, you know that He’s your Savior and the…
The Privilege of Knowing Christ
Knowing Jesus intimately is the most rewarding pursuit in life. Philippians 3:1-16 Have you ever written a résumé? It requires a good deal of skill and tact. After all, it’s…
Dead Men Walking
Ephesians 2:1-5 Zombie movies are science fiction, but did you know that, spiritually speaking, there actually are dead men and women walking around on earth? They look like everyone else,…
Christ’s Transforming Power
Those who have a personal encounter with Christ are permanently and radically changed. John 4:7-30 Ephesians 2:1-2 says that before salvation, we all are spiritually dead. But when a person…
Christ in You
Our salvation is the work of Christ, and so is our sanctification every day that follows. Colossians 1:24-29 Paul wrote to the Colossians, “I rejoice in my sufferings” (1:24). Can…
A New Creation in Christ
Upon salvation, a person becomes a new creation, holy and blameless in God’s sight. Ephesians 4:17-24 Some people think they can receive salvation and go on living as they did…
Know What You Believe
The Bible is our protection against deception. 2 Timothy 1:12-14 All people have a belief system, whether they realize it or not. Even those who claim there is no God…
Relying on Christ
Instead of focusing on our self-esteem, let’s rely on Jesus in our inadequacy. 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Our world emphatically proclaims the importance of self-esteem, which is a favorable impression of…
Christ’s Power
If we turn to God with our weaknesses, His limitless strength can be ours. Philippians 4:11-13 Success is often hard to define. We generally equate it with fame, money, and…
Christ Above All
The reason we should worry less and trust God more. How well do you know Jesus? If you’re a Christian, you know that He’s your Savior and the Son of…
