Most people acknowledge that freedom isn't license to to whatever we want. In spiritual matters, Jesus provides freedom from the guilt of sin and the power of the devil. But that freedom is not to be in self-serving pursuits but in lives of loving service to the Lord and to others. Free to become the people He intended us to be. 

 Most Christians can easily provide a definition of grace as unmerited favor, but do they grasp its full meaning? Do they try to comprehend the richness of God's mercy and the depth of His love which moved Him to make His offer of salvation through His Son? Do they adopt this same graciousness into their own interaction with others? Some serious questions. 

Jesus told His disciples to ask for things in His name, and they would receive them. Paul wrote that whatever Christians say or do should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus. What's the point of using the name of Jesus?

 We're always wanting things to be bigger, faster and stronger. It's a sign of the times. When it comes to spiritual things, though, God is far ahead of us. He has seen the need for some things to be "greater" and has provided them for His people. 

 Solomon tells us that death and life are in the power of the tongue, and this is especially true for the Christian who has the gospel to share. Surprisingly, in one particular place, the apostle Paul was afraid to speak the good news - not unlike us at times. What was going on then, and what can we learn from him? 

After his great victory over the Baal prophets, Elijah fled for his life from Jezebel. But God showed up on Mount Horeb because He had other plans for Elijah. God always has other plans!

 Simon the magician had been wowing the crowds in Samaria for some time. Then he came face to face with some real power. This changed everything. 

 People need Jesus. Everybody needs Jesus. But people don't know how much they need Jesus. The church has the privilege and joy to tell people what only Jesus can do for them. 

 In the beginning, God breathed life into the lifeless body of Adam. In the same way, it is the Spirit of God who is active in giving life to the body of Christ, both to individual believers and to the church as a whole.  (Audio begins at 00:16)

Some people these days want nothing to do with the Bible, but they still want Jesus. What would He think about that? What was Jesus' view of Holy Scripture?