Romans 12:1 says, “Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? To surrender yourselves to God to be his sacred, living sacrifices. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship” (TPT). The question - “What should be our proper response to … Continue reading Our Proper Response
Tag: colossians 3:17
Seeds of Light
Today’s verse begins by stating that God sows seeds of light on righteous people. This verse is a great reminder that if we obey the Lord, the light will be sown. He reveals to us the way to press forward. He reveals to us His deep and hidden mysteries (Ephesians 1:9, Colossians 1:26). He reveals … Continue reading Seeds of Light
A Living Sacrifice Outline
10-22-17 Down the Road: A Living Sacrifice God loves you! – NOTHING CAN SEPARATE YOU FROM HIS LOVE (Romans 8:31-39) Believe in Jesus & be Saved (Romans 10:9-13) Romans 12:1- And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. … Continue reading A Living Sacrifice Outline
Stand in Awe Outline
{ASH WEDNESDAY 2017} Stand in Awe Let the whole world fear the LORD, and let everyone stand in awe of Him. [Psalm 33:8] Lent is a season of fasting and renewal. When you fast (stop doing something), but you also replace it with something else—something beneficial to your relationship with Jesus. For this Lenten season, … Continue reading Stand in Awe Outline
Leadership 101 – 2-Part Series
Week 1 – Leadership 101 Sermon Outline: ALONE WITH GOD John 15:5 - I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. [ESV] TOGETHER WITH OTHERS Luke 22:25-26 - Jesus told them, "In … Continue reading Leadership 101 – 2-Part Series
Word and Deed
I often reference the purpose of life. Many people do not realize that we were made to glorify God. People spend a lot of time trying to figure out their purpose. They purchase books. They talk to family, friends, and teachers to gain insight. They try out new things. Everywhere the people look for purpose, … Continue reading Word and Deed
Held Back
I am not much of a runner; however, I have been blessed over the past few years to watch my daughter run for Cross Country. She loves running Cross Country. Running the race, is not simply about being the winner—as there can only be one—but also about beating a personal record or P.R., as the … Continue reading Held Back
More Than a Story: Faithfulness
[The Loaned Money: Matthew 25:14-30] Also known as the Parable of the TalentsA talent is a monetary unit worth about 20 years’ worth of wages.Talent is useless if it is not used.No one is without talent.Talents given according to ability – 5, 2, 1 Responsibility - Faithful over little, set you over much – Action … Continue reading More Than a Story: Faithfulness
Your Best Songs
It should always be our aim to give our best to everything we do in life. The Bible says we should do everything for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31) as a representative of Jesus Christ (Colossians 3:17). This does not mean we should only give our best at work or our best at … Continue reading Your Best Songs
Do It and Do It Well
When Hezekiah was speaking to the Levites, the people chosen by God to be set apart for God’s work, he was set on purifying the Temple. After years of neglect the Temple doors were opened, repairs were made and the Levites were prepared. Hezekiah said to them, “This is your life work; make sure you … Continue reading Do It and Do It Well
Tania Gutekunst 