Christian living

Practicing Religion or Following Jesus?

January 9, 2018 by Michael Wilson

Jesus went around helping people. He healed people, cast demons out of people, and even raised the dead a few times. One would think that this is a good thing. Yet, the religious leaders of Jesus’ day got mad a few times about Jesus helping others. Imagine that, people who claim to love and follow

You Don’t Have a Sin Nature, part 2

July 28, 2017 by Michael Wilson

This is the second in a series of articles on the notion that Christians do not have a sin problem, they have a thinking problem. You can read the first article here. The second area of thinking that we must start from is that we are no longer of this world. We are now citizens

You Don’t Have a Sin Problem, part 1

July 7, 2017 by Michael Wilson

I want to begin a new series of posts concerning living in the flesh and believing lies. As a believer in Christ, we are to walk in the Spirit and live according to the truth. Yet, many find themselves struggling with sin and living defeated lives. We can live in the abundance that Jesus gives

The Struggle is Real!

May 8, 2017 by Michael Wilson

This is a saying that has become popular over the last couple of years. I imagine that most of us have heard, or even said, “the struggle is real.” Some people say it in jest. Others are quite serious about it. We have all struggled with something in our lives more than once. But what

Regarding Your Dream – Don’t Put God In A Box

April 28, 2017 by Sandra

What’s Your Dream? I know there’s a dream God has placed in your heart and He is the One who will cause it to come to pass! Jeremiah 29:11 says, For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a […]

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The Feeble Gospel

January 4, 2017 by Paul Ellis

The number one reason we have a feeble church is we preach a feeble gospel. We will never have a strong church unless we preach a mighty gospel. Do you know the difference? • The feeble gospel says you better love God; the mighty gospel declares he surely loves you! • The feeble gospel preaches God can forgive you; the mighty gospel declares he already has. • The feeble gospel says you need to get holy; the mighty gospel declares that in Christ you already are. • The feeble gospel says you are the Lord’s servant; the mighty gospel declares you are his beloved son. • The feeble gospel points to your badness; the mighty gospel reveals his abounding goodness. • The feeble gospel preaches turn from sin; the mighty gospel says turn to Jesus and be free from sin. • The feeble gospel says God will bless you as you do your part; the mighty gospel declares God has blessed you with every blessing in Christ Jesus. • The feeble gospel drives you with law; the mighty gospel draws you with love. • The feeble gospel says God gives and takes away; the mighty gospel declares God gives and [...]

Am I a Christian? Ask My Neighbor!

December 16, 2016 by Michael Wilson

If your neighbors, family, friends or co-workers were asked if you were a Christian what would their answer be? Would they be able to answer with a resounding yes or would they simply say that you claim to be one? What would make the difference? Most people know what a Christian is…..a follower of Jesus.

568. The New Covenant: It’s Not About Us

October 9, 2016 by Mike Kapler and Joel Brueseke

The Old Covenant which Israel was under would put the spotlight upon the people and their sin, behavior and dedication in trying to keeping the law. The New Covenant which began after the death of Christ would not be like the first covenant when the Israelites came out of Egypt. Many believers have the erroneous mindset that Christianity has to do with our performance getting better and sinning less in order to become more set apart and accepted by God. Fortunately, the second covenant is something God would make with Himself, because He could swear by no one greater. Whereas fault was found with the people not holding up their end of the agreement with the Old Covenant, it is God who will uphold the New.

Authentic Christians

September 21, 2016 by Peter Wade

The two letters to the Thessalonians teach us much about the second coming of Christ. Yet they also teach us much about the Word of God. Of course, without the Bible we would not know anything about the second coming! If these two letters were written early in the life of young church as the… Read More

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Chase the Lion (Book Review)

September 11, 2016 by Michael Wilson

“If your dream doesn’t scare you, it’s too small”, so says Mark Batterson in his newest book, Chase the Lion. All of us have dreams and aspirations. Sometimes we are just afraid to chase the dream because of what it will cost. Other times, because of life’s circumstances, we allow the dream to die. Chase

562. Why Jesus Taught Two Covenants (Part 19): In Him – The New Ministry of the Spirit of God

August 21, 2016 by Mike Kapler and Joel Brueseke

Although much of Jesus' ministry was for those under the law of the first covenant, He also shared about some things to come when the New Covenant would begin after His death. Jesus spoke of how He would go away and the Holy Spirit would come to help us. So what are some of the things the Spirit helps us with? We take a look at just a few examples that will hopefully bring some peace and comfort to you.