Chairs? Who Cares? Recap Why does the church still exist here on earth? To make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:18-20) What is our motivation for this mission? Love God and love others because God loves us. (Matthew 22:36-30, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15) What are some basic things we must do in order to fulfill this… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 5/28/24
Great Instruction – Prayer – Action – Speak Prayer - Colossians 4:2-4 “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.” Continue steadfastly - This means we want to be consistent in prayer and persistent in prayer. We are to pray consistently not occasionally, and steadfastly, meaning we persevere, meaning we don't give up. … Continue reading Weekly Reflection 5/14/24
Ambassadors for Christ The mission – “Go and make disciples of all nations.” “And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 4/23/24
“ The Mission and the Motive “ part 2 The Motive Motive is defined as something that causes a person to act in a certain way or do a certain thing. I believe that our ability to accomplish our goals or objectives or mission is only as good as our motive. That the reason someone… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 4/15/24
The Mission and the Motive (part 1) The Fundamentals -What are we here for? Why does the church exist on earth? What are we supposed to be doing? Why are we to do that? How do we do that? How are we doing at doing that? Where am I at in this process? Where are… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 4/9/24
The Tomb Is Empty! Therefore… How would you live your life if you knew you could not physically die? It seems that it would have a significant effect on how we live. “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 4/2/24
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 / DAVIDSSCHROCK In the crush of modern living (i.e., busy, scattered, fatigued, etc.), adequate preparation for the Lord’s Table is often overlooked. Combined with hearts that naturally pull away from grace and truth, growing Christians must take time to prepare for the Lord’s Supper. Time is needed to reflect on who God is, what Christ… Continue reading Preparing Your Heart for Lord’s Supper
Hebrews 11:22 “No one is ready to live until they are no longer afraid to die.” (Adrian Rogers) “By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones.” Hebrews 11:22 ESV Faith remembers the promises of God. Genesis 50:22-26 Now the key… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 3/27/24
“We Need Each Other” “Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. For we have… Continue reading Weekly Reflection 3/18/24
Having been brought by divine grace to repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and to surrender our lives to Him, and having been baptized as Christians in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, we now, in reliance on the grace of God, establish this covenant together: In all we do, we will aim to glorify and enjoy the God of our salvation; for from Him and through Him and to Him are all things: to Him be all glory forever. (1 Corinthians 10:31; Romans… Continue reading Living Hope Ministries Membership Covenant
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