As believers we should have that kind of resolve: to refuse to be distracted from what God has called us to do and to accomplish. That’s the message from today’s teaching- Stand Fast!
It’s really something to see a group like a marching band moving together in lock step with each other. In today’s teaching Paul urges the body of Christ to that kind of unity and precision. Join us as we continue to explore Philippians chapter 3.
In today’s message from Philippians chapter 3, the Apostle Paul, despite all of his accomplishments for the Kingdom, admits that he still has a long way to go before getting to his goal. He continued to press on and so should we.
To know God, you’ve got to spend time with Him- you’ve got to engage with Him through prayer and His Word. That was Paul’s passion in today’s passage, and we hope it is yours as well.
Where do you put your faith and trust? That is the question that is posed in today’s teaching. Men may fail us, but God never will. When you can count on anyone else, you can count on Him.
The Apostle Paul exhorts us to follow his as he follows Christ. We hope you’ll stay tuned for today’s message from Philippians chapter 2, where we find someone else who all of us can learn from and imitate.
The Word of teaches both God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility. Finding a biblical balance between the two is a dauting task, but today help is on the way.
As believers we are servants of God, and as such we have a responsibility to work hard. In today’s lesson we are challenged to do that no matter who else is watching, because God is.
Estimates are that the average adult makes about 35,000 decisions every day, ranging from minor choices like what to wear or eat to more significant ones, averaging about one decision every two seconds. This vast number includes everything from crossing the street to choosing how to spend one’s time. Some of our choices may seem to have little impact on our daily lives or our future, but in reality, one bad choice can be like a falling domino that effects not only our lives but the lives of others well into the future.
King Solomon, was one of the wisest persons who ever lived. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem. He amassed great wealth, a powerful military, and lived in a magnificent royal palace, reigning over a unified Israel at its peak. But in the Book of Ecclesiastes, he laments about the vanity and emptiness of life. We all have plans, desires and things we want to accomplish in our lives, and today’s teaching with Dr. Tony Hart reminds us that if our plans and goals don’t line up with God’s, they are destined to be cut down.
As Dr. Tony Hart continues his teaching in the Book of Daniel, we are confronted today with some startling and sometimes frightening imagery. As Christians we maintain hope during turbulent times because our faith is rooted in God’s Word, which transcends our circumstances. Central to us is the conviction that God is sovereign and loving, offering strength, guidance and comfort even in times of uncertainty. We draw our strength from scriptural promises of peace, redemption, and a purposeful future, believing that adversity can lead to growth and deeper trust in God.
We can all quote the line from the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples that says, “Lead us not into temptation.” Today’s teaching shows us that when we do our part in staying away from evil blessings will follow.
In the year 1624 author John Donne’s book “Devotions upon Emergent Occasions” reflected on sickness, pain, and the human condition. The book contains a very famous line: “No Man Is An Island.” It emphasized a connectivity that each of us needs in our lives. Unfortunately, not everyone is available, able or willing to be there when we need them. Thankfully we serve a God that is always there- especially when we need Him most.
