Main Thought

When prayer doesn’t immediately change my circumstance I hold on to what is true and trust God regardless.

Scripture

1 Peter 3:12, Jeremiah 29:12-13, Hebrews 13:8, Proverbs 3:5, Psalm 119:105

Main Thought

Intimacy is what transforms prayer from a religious obligation into a personal encounter with God.

Scripture

Luke 11:1, Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Matthew 6:5-6, Matthew 5:7, Matthew 5:8, Luke 11:11-13, Matthew 6:9-13

Main Thought

If you thought it was impossible to live up to the Old Testament Law try living up to Jesus’ standards.

Scripture

Matthew 5:17, Matthew 5:20, Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:27-28, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 5:43-44, Matthew 5:46-48, James 2:10, John 15:5

Main Thought

For a follower of Jesus it’s not a question of our ability to shine for Him, but rather our willingness to shine for Him.

Scripture

Matthew 7:24, Matthew 5:13-16, John 8:12, John 9:5, Ephesians 5:8

Main Thought

The attitude and mindset Jesus challenges us to have in the beatitudes leads to a blessed life.

Scripture

Matthew 7:24-17, Matthew 5:1-12

Main Thought

Even in the midst of intense pressure there is always hope and God invites us to step into it.

Scripture

Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:14-21, Joel 2:12-17, Matthew 24:14

Main Thought

Understanding the signs of the times is meant to prepare us, encourage us, and provoke us into deeper relationship with Jesus.

Scripture

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Daniel 9:27, Revelation 13:16-17

Main Thought

God doesn't always rescue us from trials & tribulation, but He always saves us in them.

Scripture

John 16:33, Acts 12:1-3, Daniel 3:16-18, 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:35-39, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Main Thought

The Bible talks about the Rapture and the Great Tribulation to give us a sense of hope and a sense of mission.

Scripture

Matthew 24:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:3, Matthew 24:30-31, Revelation 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Revelation 20:4-5

Main Thought

Readiness for the end time drama has more to do with a mindset and heart condition than anything else.

Scripture

Matthew 24:1-3, Matthew 24:8, Matthew 24:14, Matthew 24:32-35, Psalm 80:8, John 15:5, Hosea 14:5-6, Romans 11:17-18, Hosea 9:10