For this reason God raised him to the highest place above and gave him the name that is greater than any other name…(One day) all beings in heaven, on earth, and in the world below will fall on their knees, and all will openly proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the father. Philippians 2:9-11 (Good News) The…
know God…be holy…make Him known
know God…be holy…make Him known
Messages by Mike Crook
If you love me, you will obey what I command. John 14:15 (NIV) The strength of any relationship is centered around the trust factor. How much you trust someone will affect your desire to be near or far from a person. God’s desire for us is that we trust Him completely and constantly. Because of God’s track record, that should be very…
Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant, and I am WILLING TO ACCEPT whatever he wants. May everything you have said come true!” And then the angel left. Luke 1:38 (NLT) We often pray for God to reveal His will for our lives to us. But often, we think we have the option of either accepting or rejecting God’s very own plans…
The Lord lifts up those who are weighed down. Psalm 146:8b (NLT) Well, you’ve made it through Halloween and a Presidential election. Just a few more events to go! Today we’ll learn how to get that “pick-me-up” that you need from the only one who can give you a true energy boost.
If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest. Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 (CEV) What do you do when you…
As long as the earth remains, there will be planting and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night. Genesis 8:22 (NLT) One constant in life is change. Currently, we’re all in a season of change. What happens when we don’t like the results of the change? Today we’ll see how God can use anything in our lives to make…
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Philippians 1:27a (NIV) A variety of experiences and items in life can be “joy-killers”. In this session, we’ll examine some principles to employ that will result in happiness, no matter what we’re experiencing.
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NLT) We all, occasionally, need a “pick-me-up”. You know, something to reenergize you when you’re worn out. In this session…
Jesus said to his followers, “Go everywhere in the WORLD, and tell the Good News to everyone.” Mark 16:15 (NCV) I’ve heard people say, “He has a heart of gold.” I would love for someone to say that about me. But it would be even better for someone to say to me, “You have a heart like God”. Many people have their…
Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29 (NLT) He’s got the weight of the world on his shoulders. That phrase expresses the idea…