Ephesians 1:20-23 (HCSB)God’s Power in Christ20 He demonstrated this power in the Messiah by raising Him from the dead and seating Him at His right hand in the heavens— 21 far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And He put everything under His feet and appointed Him as head over everything for the church, ...  Read More

Ephesians 1:15-19  (HCSB)Prayer for Spiritual Insight15 This is why, since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I never stop giving thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him. 18 I pray that the perception of ...  Read More

Ephesians 1:11-14  (HCSB)11 We have also received an inheritance in Him, predestined according to the purpose of the One who works out everything in agreement with the decision of His will, 12 so that we who had already put our hope in the Messiah might bring praise to His glory.13 When you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and when you believed in Him, you were also sealed...  Read More

Ephesians 1:7-10 (HCSB)7 We have redemption in Him through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace 8 that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. 9 He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure that He planned in Him10 for the administration of the days of fulfillment—to bring everything together in the Messiah, ...  Read More

Do you Expect God to do Great Things and are you Attempting to do Great Things for God? I think we forget sometimes that we are Kingdom people who have been given Kingdom authority to expand the Kingdom of God.  The Great Commission to “Make Disciples” is Jesus’ sending statement to the church. We don’t go out in frailty to beg people to come to Jesus. We fight from victory toward victory. We atte...  Read More

Ephesians 1:1-6 (HCSB)Greeting1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will:To the faithful saints in Christ Jesus at Ephesus.2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.God’s Rich Blessings3 Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens. 4 For He chose us in Him, before the foundation of ...  Read More

God's Remedy For Guilt and ShameBe encouraged by the forgiveness we are promised when we confess our sins (1 John 1:8–9).KEY TRUTH: Repenting of Sin Helps Us Deal With Guilt and Shame (Psalm 25:1–22)KEY TRUTH: Worshiping the Lord Helps Us Deal With Guilt and Shame (Psalm 103:1–22)KEY TRUTH: Worshiping the Lord Helps Us Deal With Guilt and Shame (Psalm 103:1–22)...  Read More

 1.  What’s the first thing for which we need to ask or pray to God?2. What is the “fear of God”?3. How was God faithful to Israel and how has God been faithful to you? ...  Read More

Psalm 51:1-7  (HCSB)A Prayer for RestorationFor the choir director. A Davidic psalm, when Nathan the prophet came to him after he had gone to Bathsheba.1 Be gracious to me, God,according to Your faithful love;according to Your abundant compassion,blot out my rebellion.2 Wash away my guiltand cleanse me from my sin.3 For I am conscious of my rebellion,and my sin is always before me.4 Against You—Yo...  Read More

Psalm 103:6-22 (HCSB)6 The Lord executes acts of righteousnessand justice for all the oppressed.7 He revealed His ways to Moses,His deeds to the people of Israel.8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious,slow to anger and rich in faithful love.9 He will not always accuse us or be angry forever.10 He has not dealt with us as our sins deserveor repaid us according to our offenses.11 For as high as th...  Read More

Psalm 103:1-5  (HCSB)The Forgiving GodDavidic.1 My soul, praise Yahweh,and all that is within me, praise His holy name.2 My soul, praise the Lord,and do not forget all His benefits.3 He forgives all your sin;He heals all your diseases.4 He redeems your life from the Pit;He crowns you with faithful love and compassion.5 He satisfies you with goodness;your youth is renewed like the eagle.Julia Burns...  Read More

Psalm 25:8-22 (HCSB)8 The Lord is good and upright;therefore He shows sinners the way.9 He leads the humble in what is rightand teaches them His way.10 All the Lord’s ways show faithful love and truthto those who keep His covenant and decrees.11 Because of Your name, Yahweh, forgive my sin, for it is great.12 Who is the man who fears the Lord?He will show him the way he should choose.13 He will li...  Read More