If we are to continue this multiplying movement, the church, that began in Acts 1-2, we will need all hands on deck as each of us give our time, treasure and talents to the calling God issues to each of us to serve. The New Testament calls us not to...

We launch our “why are we here” series about the church by reminding ourselves of Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:18 that He is building His church. He is the founder and we are called to follow Him. He invites us to be disciple makers who help grow this...

We launch our “why are we here” series about the church by reminding ourselves of Jesus’ words in Matthew 16:18 that He is building His church. He is the founder and we are called to follow Him. He invites us to be disciple makers who help grow this...

In this brief story we see Philip’s availability to be interrupted and redirected by God. God calls him to go south and there he meets a man from Ethiopia. God uses Philip to explain the prophecy to this man and share the good news of Jesus. We need...

The sower sows the seed which falls on various types of soil in this parable. The soil types represent the differing heart postures we can have towards God. We can have a closed or crowded heart or we can have an open one. God’s spoken and written...

In Acts 16, Paul is barred from entering Asia and Bithynia. The he receives a vision to go to Macedonia. What do we do when we receive a “closed door” such as in v. 7. And who does God speak to; is hearing from God only for certain spiritual giants...

Jesus is the good Shepherd who protects, cares for and provides for His sheep. As the Shepherd He goes ahead of us. Our role is to listen to His leading and speaking. Though we may be sheep (not the most complimentary comparison) we can recognize His...

The Psalmist encourages us to not harden our hearts when we hear his voice. Certain attitudes can harden our hearts from hearing God’s voice. We’ve been focusing this summer on listening to God, but how exactly does God direct us? Today we explore...

We explore the connection between abiding in Jesus and listening to Him. Jesus describes himself as the vine and we as the branches. Some branches are fruitful and some are not. Jesus does a pruning work in us to make us more fruitful. As we remain in...

Abraham’s servant faces a daunting task: to find a bride for his master’s son Isaac. He prays a very specific ask of the Lord. The Lord answers his prayer. As he marvels at God’s provision, he repeatedly mentions God’s leading (v. 27, 48). This...