In today’s message from God’s Word, we will turn to Acts 1:1-11. We will discuss and further emphasize the importance of the motivations behind our generosity, illustrating that true giving stems from a heart transformed by love for God and others. Using the history of Cain and Abel and Ananias and Sapphira, it will highlight…
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Spiritual Disciplines ~ Sabbath Rest: A Day of Worship Not Distraction
Today, we will further emphasize the importance of Sabbath rest in terms of what it is and is not. We will clarify that Sabbath rest is not merely inactivity but actively enjoying God’s presence and creation while trusting in His provision. By reclaiming the true meaning of the Sabbath, believers can experience the fullness of…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Sabbath Rest: Rest or Productivity?
Today, we will further emphasize the importance of Sabbath rest in terms of what it is and is not. We will clarify that Sabbath rest is not merely inactivity but actively enjoying God’s presence and creation while trusting in His provision. By reclaiming the true meaning of the Sabbath, believers can experience the fullness of…
Surrender & Submit ~ How? Look to Jesus
Today, we explore the theme of surrender and submission to God further and ask how we do this by following the example of Jesus. We will turn to the passage from Mark 14:32-42, where Jesus prays in Gethsemane. Highlighting that true submission involves, at times, doing what we would rather not do, emphasizing the importance…
The Spiritual Disciplines ~ How to Study?
Today’s message will emphasize the importance of studying the Word of God as a spiritual discipline that cultivates a deeper relationship with Christ. It will explain that true study goes beyond mere reading and involves abiding in the Word and allowing it to transform our lives. Using the metaphor of vines and branches from John…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ The Purpose of Study?
Today’s message is to continue our series on the spiritual discipline of study and discuss the purpose of studying God’s Word. Understanding, as we have already seen, the study of the Word of God is not merely an academic exercise but a transformative spiritual discipline aimed at shaping and changing our lives. Through the insight…
Spiritual Disciplines: Study ~ What is it?
Today, we emphasize the importance of spiritual disciplines in deepening one’s relationship with Christ, focusing mainly on the discipline of study. We will highlight that actual study goes beyond mere reading; it involves meditation and the application of Scripture to foster personal transformation and spiritual growth. Drawing from various biblical passages, our message today…
Spiritual Disciplines ~ Silence & Solitude
Today’s message will encourage us to actively explore the spiritual disciplines that foster a deeper relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of what we invest in our faith journey. Today, we will be introduced to the practices of silence and solitude as vital means of renewal, as they allow believers to detach from worldly distractions…
Fasting ~ How and How Not?
We are continuing where we left off last week. Today, we will continue to discuss the spiritual discipline of fasting, particularly how and how not to fast. In this, we will briefly recap last week’s message and learn about starting small, doing it for God, being missional and doing something, being intentional, and making sure…
Spiritual Disciplines: Pray ~ Rejoice
Today, we move to the R. in our acrostic on how to pray P.R.A.Y. P. was to pause, and R. is to rejoice. We will emphasize the importance of rejoicing in prayer, highlighting Psalm 103 as a hymn of praise. We will be encouraged to seek instruction from God and to maintain focus on rejoicing…