Object lessons are the simplest way to do visual teaching. By simply showing a kitchen utensil, children’s toy, or tool, you can give your listeners a concrete visual connection with your message.
Christ wants to change us beyond just the surface level; he wants to transform us so deeply that even our patterns of thought are renewed.
We can trust in God because of his unchanging faithfulness. God was perfect. He is perfect. He will always be perfect. This is why we build our life upon him and his promises.
The oceans move with the tides. Mountains are worn down by erosion. Even the stars will eventually burn out. But God remains the same. We can always count on him.
God has enough power to raise Jesus from dead; surely he has enough power for whatever task lies in front of us.
No matter how powerful our opponent, God’s love is stronger. No matter how tall the obstacle, God’s love is higher. There is nothing that can separate us from the love we have received in Christ Jesus.
In every act of God, we find that He does not have two personalities, but one unified nature. He is both good and great all the time.
We should learn to live our lives the way we build sand castles. We should put in our work and do our best, but we should live with the knowledge that this all temporary.
Humans are hardwired to worship something. We are designed to recognize something that is greater than ourselves, and honor that something. In the process, we hope this something (whatever we worship) will be able to make our lives better. We believe it will protect us, satisfy us, and watch over us. The problem arises when we start worshipping something other than God. Â
Just because an ingredient doesn’t taste good on its own, doesn’t mean it won’t contribute to something wonderful in the end.
The Bible repeatedly tells us God has a plan to deal with our sin. Through his grace and the blood of Jesus, our sin can be removed. Guilt and shame can be taken away.
Distorted images are fun when we are talking about our reflection, but a distorted image of Jesus can have a tragic affect on our life
If we don’t want to forget an appointment, we put it on our calendar. When we need to remember everything for vacation, we write a packing list. When we are trying to recall what happened last decade, we might look back at old pictures. So what do we do if we are having a hard time remembering God’s goodness?
We often talk about Jesus as the King of kings or the king of our heart, but the reality is the only earthly crown he ever wore was one woven of thorns.
Many of us have adopted a superhero lifestyle. We can’t fly or lift heavy cars, but we love to wear masks.
