So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down - I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown. Whoever is not willing to embrace the cross of Christ as his last and most precious possession - cannot be His disciple.

The first century church was committed to the Large Community and the small community. Both were Necessary to accomplishing the great commission and the Great Command.

The first century church was committed to the Large Community and the small community. Both were Necessary to accomplishing the great commission and the Great Command.

Pray for such a deep love for Christ that you cannot bear the thought of doing anything that would dishonor Christ or your testimony for Him. Before the people in our city will fill our churches, our churches need to fill our city with the compassion and truth of Christ.

Pray for such a deep love for Christ that you cannot bear the thought of doing anything that would dishonor Christ or your testimony for Him. Before the people in our city will fill our churches, our churches need to fill our city with the compassion and truth of Christ.

Although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

Although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

Choose to obey. Pray with boldness and confidence. Pray specifically. Use tools to direct your prayer time. Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.

Choose to obey. Pray with boldness and confidence. Pray specifically. Use tools to direct your prayer time. Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.

So don't get tired of doing what is good. Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.