Read Philippians 2:1-11 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Philippians 2:5 (NLT) An attitude is an advance decision as to how I’m going to desire, feel, think, and act in any situation. We don’t have the attitude of Christ naturally, but as we abide in Christ, the Holy Spirit changes us to be more like Christ,…
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching – Acts 2:42a (NLT) No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will…
Read Acts 2:22-41 Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 (NLT) Our only hope is in the work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Only through…
Read Acts 2:14-21 But everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Acts 2:21 (NLT) For 2000 years we’ve been in the Last Days, when the Spirit is poured out on all followers of Jesus, men and women, great and small. Life in the Spirit is spontaneous and empowered, as we recognize spiritual needs in our…
Read Acts 2:1-16 “And we all hear these people speaking in our own languages about the wonderful things God has done!” Acts 2:11b (NLT) When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we are called to be different, and to let that difference reveal God to others. In this new series we will look at how we are to live…
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Some things can never be said enough, so Paul closes this letter with many of these things. Respect your leaders, live peaceably with one another, be patient, be joyful, pray always, be thankful, listen to the Spirit, seek good and avoid evil. It is good to remind ourselves of these things as we start each day,…
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT) Finally, it comes down to this: we know who we are and Whose we are, we know our end (life with Christ forever), and we have been equipped with the armor of God for our protection in the meantime.…
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever. So encourage each other with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 (NLT) While we must never forget to live each day…