Calvary Church Bentonville

Unresolved shame is the most debilitating spiritual condition with which we contend today. It is the root cause of almost all Christian inconsistency. It is the primary reason many do not pray. It is the foundational reason for almost all backsliding. What is shame and the sources of shame? How do we recognize shame?

We can trust and believe in God because He cannot fail or make a mistake, He cannot lie and be unjust. The fact that we can restrict Him or release Him means we have an opportunity for God to be as big as we need Him to be.

Call on the Name of the Lord! God is looking for those who are willing to call on His Name! The new testament church is all about pursuing God! Call on His Name!

The world doesn't understand us now, because they only see Jesus as a "humble shepherd" and not as the "King of Kings." The church has not yet seen Him in His ultimate glory either, but we love Him anyway.

Gain a friend, build a relationship, and make a disciple. Don't sell yourself short on what you can do as a disciple. Even on our worst days, we have much to offer. We can do no less than give what we have.

God gives us the ability to choose whether or not we yield to Him. When we yield to God's will, He invites us into the process of growing His kingdom on earth. Unity in the body of Christ releases His power to work in and through the church.

Am I a disciple? Who am I discipling? Jesus gives several comparisons to help us understand what true discipleship looks like. What does it mean to love the Lord? Jesus is asking if you are in it for the long haul and have you truly weighed the cost?