Healer, Master, and Savior

  • September 4, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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Human authority is an interesting thing, isn’t it? It’s easily attained and easily lost. Jesus’ authority contrasts significantly with human authority. In this passage, we see a Savior with authority over sickness, over Satan, and ultimately over sin. When Jesus healed the sick man, the miracle validated Jesus as the Messiah, demonstrated God’s love for … [Read More…] Healer, Master, and Savior

Kingdom Warnings

  • August 7, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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What warning signs should we consider on our faith journey? In this passage, Jesus paints the picture of two gates — one wide, one narrow — on the road to eternity. He warns of false paths, false teachers, and false followers. Just because everyone is doing something doesn’t make it right. Are you on the … [Read More…] Kingdom Warnings

Don’t Stop Now

  • July 30, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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We are all pursuing the same thing: life to the fullest. Jesus speaks to this core human desire, describing the “race” of life as something that must be pursued with perseverance. What are the key Christian commitments that we need to have to experience life to the fullest? In this passage, we learn that in … [Read More…] Don’t Stop Now

The Dangers of a Critical Spirit

  • July 23, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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What are the dangers of a critical spirit? This passage reminds us of the hypocrisy and destructiveness of being judgmental of others. Although it is wise to discern good from evil, when we compare ourselves to others, we are far more likely to err on the side of sin. Being critical of others is destructive … [Read More…] The Dangers of a Critical Spirit

Praying Like Jesus: Deliverance

  • June 11, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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How does our view of sin affect our prayer life? In this passage, we discover three affirmations we should make as we pray: we affirm that sin is evil, that we are vulnerable to sin, and that God desires to help us overcome the temptation of sin.   Matthew 6:13

Praying Like Jesus: Submission

  • May 21, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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Do you ever feel like your payers aren’t heard or answered? In this passage, Jesus teaches us to how pray so that we have assurance that God joyfully hears us. It all begins with submitting our will to the Father’s. When we pray “your kingdom come”, we are praying that God will be glorified through … [Read More…] Praying Like Jesus: Submission

The Heart Test

  • February 26, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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We face an ongoing temptation to relax God’s laws when they seem too difficult to obey. In this passage, Jesus gives us two examples of how people can be guilty of this: adultery and divorce. Ultimately, we learn that the heart of the law reveals the heart of God, and our response to it reveals … [Read More…] The Heart Test

The Gospel Goes Viral

  • October 9, 2017
  • BY admin
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There is a temptation in Christianity to be consumers of spiritual things rather than producers of spiritual fruit. How can we guard against being spiritually ineffective in our evangelism outreach to others? In this passage, we learn three keys to evangelism. The first key to evangelism is gospel proclamation; we need to remain excited about … [Read More…] The Gospel Goes Viral