In this message, Jesus declares He is the fulfillment of Isaiah 61. The death of Jesus bought the forgiveness of sins, and for that we must be eternally grateful. But God's Word commands us not to take vengeance into our own hands. Although Joseph had a dream of ruling his brothers, he ended up in slavery. In Acts 12, Peter was in jail—about to be executed. In this message, we identify three snapshots of what Peter saw when he stepped out by faith onto the Sea of Galilee. "Is God's Word sufficient when I feel powerless or hopeless? " Peter denied Christ, amassing a load of guilt too deep for words. How to win 12 minutes. The city of Jerusalem with its temple was sacked and looted by invading armies, acting under God's ultimate plan. In this message, we hear Christ's instructions on how to handle misunderstanding or hatred when it comes our way. Otherwise, much damage can be done to the cause of Christ.
In this message we discover strategies to triumph over them. The book of Romans teaches us there are only two kinds of people in the world—those in Adam or those in Christ. Get equipped and guide your children through this cultural moment. If we're going through unspeakable pain, we too must listen to God's voice amid our anxious thoughts.
"If it feels good, it must be right. What does faithfulness look like in a nation that is under judgment? In this message, we hear practical counsel on reconciliation—making things right with God and others. In this message, we walk through the sequence of events that led to conflict in his family.
Christ will invite all those for whom He died to eat with Him in heaven. No matter who you are, it's futile to stand in opposition to God. The pain and disappointment had hit home. Many try to gain heaven through their own efforts. These shepherds met the Good Shepherd, who saves, cares for, and guides us like none other. Sin colors everything. Running to win 15. If we stand in the light of Christ, our shadows will impact others with resources that are far beyond our own power. We are usually most comfortable with those who are like us or belong to us.
How can we lay ahold of the privilege of prayer before the throne of grace? Why does the Catholic church have some additional books not found in the Protestant Bible? From David and Bathsheba, we learn the danger of cover-ups as well as the high price of immorality. After an unusual victory, Abraham is given a choice between selfish dealings and generosity. We cannot wait until we die for our sins to come to light and for us to be humbled before God. Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition on. Why are believers in Jesus Christ told to "give thanks in everything"? We might be tempted to shake our heads in disbelief at their wandering hearts. The storms of life not only occupy our thoughts—we're often drowned by them. In this message from Zechariah 3, we meet three participants in a combat with the devil as he stands accusing us before God. In this message we discover how scripture meditation is the key to overcoming bad habits. In this message, we face the reactions as well as the reasons Christians face persecution.
The Scriptures are alive and active, exposing and healing us. Jesus told a story about a man of great riches who lost it all—even his life. The Bible speaks about a future anti-Christ, a great world leader who seeks and receives the worship of mankind. Channeling God's Power Part 3 - Running To Win 15 Minute Version by Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer. In this message, we uncover God's answer to the devastation of shame. Sin has both immediate and long-term consequences, and only being fully forgiven removes our sense of condemnation. Faith can destroy you if it is not based on the truth.