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Covet the Best GiftsAll believers have within themselves spiritual gifts that are to be recognized, cultivated, and then distributed to others. Understanding the distinctive gifts given by the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit opens up the "eyes of our understanding" about who we are, who we can become, and how the Holy Spirit enhances and expands what we were made to be. |
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A Valentine From GodFather God’s love letter to us is ours to be received every day—in His Word. Like a valentine, God’s Word is addressed to us where we live—whatever our current state of difficulty or weakness—and comes with gifts of the Spirit and an inscription: He has adopted, accepted, and chosen each and every one of us. |
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The Power of Love"My power is My love," spoke the Lord to me, as I passionately prayed for Him to move in power upon the congregation I served. Love is the very nature of God, the heart of His redemptive grace. And God's power is manifested through us as we live out that love to others. |
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Open to the SaviorAre you praying for your family's salvation, or are you new to the family of God? Perhaps you are wondering about making that decision. God loves you, accepts you, and wants to welcome you to His family. Everyone is invited! Here's how to begin your new life in Christ. |
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Believing Your Prayers Are DecisiveThe average believer never learns to pray beyond the circle of their own personal need, usually because they suppose it’s presumptuous to pray for great issues, or they feel their faith isn’t great enough. Yet the Word of God calls us to pray for our cities and nations, assuring us that our prayers are indeed decisive. |
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Why Can't We All Just Get Along?So why can't we get along? Because there is no power in human will, human flesh, or human systems for the kind of generosity needed to overcome the inherent injustice of fallen humanity living in a broken world. True reconcilation only comes about through grace. |
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Integrity of HeartWhen, as a young boy, he was asked a question "in front of Jesus," Pastor Jack writes that he could imagine Jesus seated on a throne immediately to his left as he stood face-to-face with his mother and prepared to respond. |
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The SabbathObserving the Sabbath is more than a suggestion; it is a commandment—perhaps the most misunderstood of the Ten Commandments. Here are biblical answers to commonly asked questions such as, Which day of the week is it? Do Christians need to observe it? How can I take time for the Sabbath when there's so much to do? |
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The Designer of Your DestinyFrom the very beginning, God has designed a plan of significance for our lives, yet it is up to us to choose to accept it. That choice to partner is accompanied by a “chance” discovered, and confirmed by the Champion’s guarantee. The power of God’s partnership with us is secured by our asking Him about everything, by our trusting God as we rest in the certainty of His faithfulness, and by our love for Him that finds we are at the center of His care, because He is at the center of our heart. |
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Symbols of the Holy SpiritSymbols are ways in which the reality of the invisible penetrates the visible, so that we might capture an understanding of what the Holy Spirit is like. The Bible describes that the Holy Spirit comes as rain, as rivers, as oil, as wine, as fire, and as a dove. |
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Come To The TableJesus calls us to His Table to celebrate and remember that He’s given us Forgiveness (He’s a mighty Savior who has washed us from our sins); Provision (He will be the strength for your every day); Healing (He will heal you in spirit, soul, and body); and Victory (He is the One who has broken the power of sin, temptation, and satanic bondage to, in any way, dominate your life). |
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Laying Hold of TomorrowWhatever has shaped your life up to this moment has no claim on the tomorrow God has planned for you. Whatever disappointment, shifting circumstances, or "dead" things are in your past, they do not need to hamstring your future. Learn how to become a person who lays hold of God's promise for tomorrow by living according to His pattern and embracing His presence today. |
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The Sin of SuicideA biblical study of both the comforting truth and the demanding truth that calls us to discipleship. This message not only answers the question of whether, by the act of suicide, a believer automatically loses his or her salvation (and how salvation can be lost), it is also one of Pastor Jack's most profound and expansive teachings on the subject of Christian discipleship and the purpose of life. |
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When the War Goes Longer Than ExpectedWars are never short enough. Weariness and a sense of internal conflict can grow in our soul when promises we know to be of God aren't realized. Here are five things to do when the struggle goes on longer than we expect. |
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The Windows of HeavenThis expression, found in three places in the Old Testament, refers not only to financial blessings, but also to God's releasing of growth and increase in every part of our lives. Tithing doesn't buy God's blessing, but it does open a "window" of release for Him to bless continually and mightily. |
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The Power of WordsThe power of words is fundamental to life. When God speaks, “it is so.” The Bible says that no word that you or I speak is without significance. Our words carry more weight than most of us can imagine...and that might be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the words we choose. |
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Why and How We WorshipWherever God's people come together to worship, we become a habitation for His presence. The expression of worship is not a requirement for salvation, but a means for truth springing to life in the midst of people. |
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The Kingdom of GodThe whole of Jesus’ teaching ministry centers in these words: “The kingdom of God is at hand” (Mark 1:15). The Kingdom of God is the essence of the Church’s message and life. We are called to the Kingdom’s life and power in the present, while still anticipating its final fullness and consummation in the future. |
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Love Is God's Light in the DarknessScripture says that he who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness. We will not win the world by how holy we are but by how loving we are. |
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The Holy Spirit: The Great PsychiatristThe Holy Spirit desires to reach down inside of us, remove obstructions to our wholeness, heal our pain, and fill our souls with God’s peace. By His counsel, wisdom, and might, we can experience deliverance from fear, inner turmoil, temptation, and bondage. |
