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Messages on courage

Let Go Of Your Past

The thief comes only in order to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come in order that you might have life—life in all its fullness. John 10:10 (GN) In our last session of this series, we’ll address a fear that is very difficult to face. The apostle Paul expressed and action that all of us wish we could accomplish when he said…

Face Your Faults

Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith. 2 Corinthians 13:9 (NLT) A common truth expressed in various ways throughout the Bible is that when humans are weak, that’s when God can be strong and make them strong. One of…

Follow Your Calling

“I beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Ephesians 4:1 (NLT) One thing that Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Peter and all the other heroes of the Bible had in common was their imperfections. None of them was perfect, and yet ultimately we know them today as heroes who lived out their calling from…

Keep On Keeping On

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) Life can be easy…until it’s hard. It’s relatively easy to live life when the bills are paid and there…

Stand Up For Truth

But no one had the courage to speak favorably about him (Jesus) in public. John 7:13 (NLT) Did you know that even the apostle Paul had to be encouraged by God to not be silent and not be afraid? God had to encourage even Paul to keep on speaking the truths of Jesus. Today, the world needs God followers to speak up…