Many of us have heard about the Great Commission, but rarely do we think about that commission in light of Jesus’ resurrection. Our “going” is a result of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. To accomplish our mission to make disciples from all the nations, we should not be motivated by guilt, but by Jesus Christ Himself. And because He rose from the dead, we can be assured that Jesus will be with us as we obey the Great Commission.
“This Is Your Life” – Switchfoot Yesterday is a wrinkle on your forehead Yesterday is a promise that you’ve broken Don’t close your eyes, don’t close your eyes This is your life and today is all you’ve got now Yeah, and today is all you’ll ever have Don’t close your eyes Don’t close your eyes This is your life, are you who you want to be? This is your life, are you who you want to be? This is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be? When the world was younger and you had everything to…
This short film depicts the power of hope in the midst of difficulty. Hope does not depend upon our surroundings, but looks ahead, in confidence, to the beauty that is coming. Far too often, we give up too early and forget what is ahead. As believers, we have vibrant, dynamic, and active hope in Jesus Christ. Not only did our faith begin with an empty tomb, but we toward to His return — and His beauty that will far surpass our current surroundings. It is this hope that enables us to be joyful when everything else seems bleak. Ultimately, our…
We live in a world full of borders where people are divided between “insiders” and “outsiders.” In Acts8:26-40, we meet a God who has no borders — a God who saves all kinds of people, all over the world. No matter what you look like or where you’ve been, God promises to rescue you. Even if others have kept you on the outside, God wants to make you an insider.
How can the Christian church thrive when others do not seem interested? Each church must admit its own faults and oversights, so that it can become the Church that God desires. In order to thrive, the Church must be comprised of people who are devoted to God’s Word and who minister to the needs of others. Anything less than that leads to decline.