The Protestant Reformation emphasized the importance of giving God alone the glory in salvation and worship. This concept, known as Sola Deo Gloria, is rooted in the Bible and is essential to understanding the Christian faith. It highlights the need to avoid idolatry and to recognize God's sovereignty and attributes, such as holiness and justice. [... more]

God will either give you what you ask for or give you angelic strength to deal with what he wants. To activate angels, worship, sacrifice, pray, submit to authority, and be a witness to Jesus Christ. When you worship, you join the angels in doing what they do best, and God activates them on your behalf. Submission means coming underneath the appropriate authority, and angels only operate under authority. Prayer is a way to activate angels, and Jesus understood this when he prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. When you're facing something impossible, submit to a greater strength, and God will let you see the angels coming up and down your commitment to Jesus Christ, addressing your needs on earth from the solutions in heaven. [... more]

Jesus teaches that true abundance is not found in possessions, but in an abiding relationship with Him. Financial decisions should be guided by faith, not just dollars and cents. A budget becomes a reflection of what we treasure, and saving, giving, and spending should be done with a heart of worship and trust in God's provision. [... more]

The power of the gospel of Christ comes through the Word of God, which is alive and powerful, and sharper than a sword. Preaching and teaching the Word of God is essential for a spiritual awakening and the reformation of souls, as demonstrated in the story of Jonah and the people of Nineveh who believed in God after hearing the warning of Jonah's God. [... more]

As the holidays approach, our schedules can fill up, but our souls can empty out if we're not careful. We can get distracted from what truly matters, like spending time with loved ones and focusing on our faith. The story of Mary and Martha reminds us that what's most important is not the perfect meal or decorations, but the time we spend with Jesus and the people around us. [... more]

Our God deserves the praise of all peoples, and His mission is about peoples, not people. He is a missionary God who wants the worship of every tribe, every tongue, and every nation on planet Earth. The mission transforms peoples into a people, and as followers of Jesus, we are supposed to love what He loves, which is the nations. [... more]

The Lord's Supper is a sacrament that should be observed frequently, as it is a means of receiving spiritual nourishment and true communication with the Lord. The early church practiced weekly communion, and this precedent should inform our approach to the frequency of observance. Weekly communion is not a burden or an inconvenience, but a great privilege that allows us to proclaim Christ's death and redemption, and to enjoy special access to the true presence of our Lord. [... more]

God wants to break the spirit of depression and replace it with a garment of praise, and He is calling His people to engage in spiritual warfare and take back what the enemy has stolen. Through praise and worship, God is doing a supernatural work, breaking the yoke of the enemy and replacing the spirit of heaviness with a garment of praise. [... more]

As we prepare for our future destination, heaven, we must pack the right things, including gratitude, faith, and a willingness to let go of earthly values. Jesus teaches us to pack light, to be grateful for what we have, and to trust in His plan for our lives. We are called to be ambassadors of heaven, to live out the values of the kingdom, and to share the hope of salvation with others. [... more]

Jonah, a rebellious prophet, attempts to flee from God's presence but is caught in a storm at sea. The pagan sailors, desperate to survive, pray to God and eventually throw Jonah overboard, saving themselves and leading to a miraculous calm in the sea. Meanwhile, Jonah's disobedience and hypocrisy are exposed, and he is used by God to bring about the conversion of the sailors. [... more]

Randy Alcorn joins the discussion on the life-giving potential of wealth, explaining how it can be a powerful tool when surrendered to God, and how it can also be a source of temptation when it competes with our affections for Him. He shares insights on giving, generosity, and the importance of defining enough and setting a financial finish line. [... more]

The book of Jonah is a story of God's relationship and sovereignty over all creation and all kingdoms, revealing His mercy and the gospel through the life and ministry of the prophet Jonah, who was commissioned to preach to a Gentile nation and experienced a miraculous rescue and a song of praise. [... more]

Saul's anointing as king is marked by a series of prophecies and spiritual confirmations, but he fails to live up to his divine potential, instead allowing his fleshly desires to dominate his actions, leading to a life of disobedience and spiritual stagnation. [... more]

Jesus is the door to God, and those who enter through Him will experience abundant life. He is the good shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep, and those who follow Him will have eternal life. The voice of the stranger is not to be listened to, but rather the voice of the shepherd, who brings spiritual discernment and understanding. [... more]

Pastor JD Greer discusses the Great Commission and the Great Tribulation, referencing Revelation 7 and Daniel's 70th Week. He emphasizes the importance of faith, sacrifice, and missionary work in fulfilling God's plan for the world. [... more]

Human history can be viewed as the attempt by Satan to bring men back to a new Babylon after he failed in Genesis chapter 11 to create a global political order of mankind where every empire answers to one being with this one world religion serving as the glue in this political empire that defies creator God. The conflict that began in Genesis will reach its climax in Revelation, and the world is set for a final Kingdom where the Antichrist will demand that everybody worship before the image of his own greatness and the glory of his own empire. [... more]

Revival comes through repentance, and our love for Jesus must come first in our lives. If we've lost our first love, we must return to the things we did at first, such as spending time in prayer and sharing our faith. We must also be willing to turn away from sin and put our worship back first, allowing our work to flow from our love for Jesus. The promise is that if we overcome this lack of love, we'll have eternal life, a personal and permanent love relationship with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit right now. [... more]

The sacrament of communion is a holy sign and seal of the covenant of grace, instituted by God to represent Christ and His benefits, and to confirm our interest in Him. The Lord's Supper is a means of actual grace being given by God to His children, and it is a participation in the body and blood of Christ, which imparts spiritual nourishment to the believer's soul. [... more]

The worship of idols and demons is a serious problem in both ancient and modern times, as seen in the biblical accounts of the golden calf and the early church's struggle with paganism. [... more]

The Bible speaks of a coming season of cataclysmic events, including global warming and cooling, as the world heads towards a great day of God's wrath. The enemy of Christ seeks to subjugate humanity to the environment, but God's plan is to sustain life on earth until he comes to judge it. The final acts of judgment will include a great earthquake, massive hailstones, and the return of Christ to rule in his millennial kingdom. [... more]