Delaware – Lifepoint Ohio

On what foundation are you living out your life? Many people seek the foundation of happiness, comfort, success, entertainment or personal health. But Jesus says that if we do not have Him as your foundation, it is like building a house on sand, and it will eventually fall.

Our God is faithful and good. The privilege of prayer we have as believers in Christ allows us to witness that faithfulness and goodness first-hand. But do we use it? Are we a people who pursue God and who he is through prayer? Asking, seeking, and knocking? Moreover, do we rely upon God to transform us by the power of His Spirit into the people he calls us to be? In today’s message we see what a privilege praer is and how it should shape us as Kingdom Citizens.

“Don’t judge me.” We’ve all heard the phrase, and most of us have probably said it. Jesus said similar: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” But Jesus isn’t saying right and wrong don’t exist — he’s addressing the importance of dealing with our own sin instead of criticizing the shortcomings of others.

Worry. Anxiety. Fear of the future. At this point, it's no secret that we live in a society that increasingly struggles with these issues--our young people no less than the old. But Jesus says not to be anxious. He calls us to come to Him, and He offers life and peace.

Money. Possessions. Status. Comfort. Pleasure. We live in a time in history when we have more wealth — and all the things wealth can buy — than ever before. And yet Jesus tells us that to be his follower means forsaking the love of money, and to live our lives in light of heaven.

What do you pray about? Have you ever really taken the time to think about it? What does the content of your prayers reveal about the ultimate desire of your heart? In today’s message, we see that living as Kingdom Citizens, and praying for Kingdom purposes, requires new hearts and new desires.

What does the Bible say about divorce? Jesus was once asked that question, and his answer was both wonderful and challenging. He gave his listeners, and gives us, a better and deeper vision of marriage itself.

Everybody deals with anger. But how we deal with that anger is so crucial. At the heart of the gospel is the concept of reconciliation — God made peace with us through Jesus, so we should seek peace with one another.

What is the purpose of your life? What's your mission? For every believer in Christ, there is an exhilarating answer. We're called to glorify God by making disciples. We have the privilege, and the responsibility, of taking the good news of Jesus to the ends of the earth.