Matthew 12:33-37 (HCSB)A Tree and Its Fruit33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. 34 Brood of vipers! How can you speak good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart. 35 A good man produces good things from his storeroom of good, and an evil man produces evil things from his st...  Read More

1 Corinthians 10:23-24, 31-33  (HCSB)Christian Liberty23 “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is helpful. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything builds up. 24 No one should seek his own good, but the good of the other person.31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for God’s glory. 32 Give no offense to the Jews or the Greeks or the church of Go...  Read More

Colossians 3:12-17 (HCSB)The Christian Life12 Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, 13 accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive.14 Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity. 15 And let the peace of th...  Read More

Collossians 3:5-6 HCSB5 Therefore, put to death what belongs to your worldly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desire, and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, God’s wrath comes on the disobedient,Katie BynumI am sure, just like you, I have scrolled through social media and thought, “there is no way I would have ever posted that for all to see.” Most of the time I scroll on,...  Read More

Colossians 3:1-4 (HCSB)The Life of the New Man3 So if you have been raised with the Messiah, seek what is above, where the Messiah is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on what is above, not on what is on the earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with the Messiah in God. 4 When the Messiah, who is your life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glor...  Read More

THE ARMOR OF GODPray regularly for the spiritual leaders in your church.KEY TRUTH: We Are Engaged in Spiritual Warfare (Ephesians 6:10–12)KEY TRUTH: We Need God’s Armor to Stand Against the Devil’s Schemes (Ephesians 6:13–17)KEY TRUTH: Prayer Is Another Powerful Weapon for Believers (Ephesians 6:18–20)FAMILY CONNECTION:  CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURCH!What are some ways Satan tries to get yo...  Read More

 What is something or someone you should stop considering an enemy? According to Ephesians 6:10-20, what kind of activity is our REAL enemy up to? How is that different than the person you need to stop viewing as your enemy?How does your armor measure up? Is your armor battle-ready? Which piece of armor are you most prone to leave off? Why? Which piece are you for sure to put on each day?What does...  Read More

2 Timothy 2:1-7   (HCSB)Be Strong in Grace2 You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please ...  Read More

2 Corinthians 10:1-6  (HCSB)Paul’s Apostolic Authority10 Now I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am humble among you in person but bold toward you when absent. 2 I beg you that when I am present I will not need to be bold with the confidence by which I plan to challenge certain people who think we are behaving in an unspiritual way. 3 For thoug...  Read More

Ephesians 6:18-20 (HCSB)18 Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. 19 Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel. 20 For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I...  Read More

Ephesians 6:13-17  (HCSB)13 This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand. 14 Stand, therefore,with truth like a belt around your waist,righteousness like armor on your chest,15 and your feet sandaled with readinessfor the gospel of peace.16 In every situation take the shield of faith,and wi...  Read More

Ephesians 6:10-12  (HCSB)Christian Warfare10 Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil. 12 For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.Israel Bro...  Read More