Posts with the tag “commitment”
Sunday Preview: The Priceless Value of the Kingdom
by Matthew Allen on May 10th, 2024
Entering the kingdom of heaven involves a personal transaction, not involving money or deeds, but a surrender of all we have in exchange for all He offers. As Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, following Him consists in denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and truly following Him. This is an exchange of our very selves for Jesus as the ruler of our lives. Are we ready to surrender everything for Christ? Read More
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Sunday Preview: Rocky Soil
by Matthew Allen on November 11th, 2023
Counting the cost of discipleship is essential, as Luke 14:26-27 and Luke 14:33 emphasize. Pressure, as mentioned in Matthew 13.21, comes into play when life events force us to make choices. The depth of our faith will significantly impact the outcomes of these choices. Pressure isn't entirely negative, as James 1:2-4 and James 1:12 illustrate. Testing our faith can lead to endurance, maturity, and a crown of life. Read More
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Be Diligent to be Approved by God
by Matthew Allen on October 9th, 2023
For it is in this devout adherence to God's Word that we find their true north, a compass guiding them toward eternal approval. In the end, the reward for such faithfulness is not just the fleeting praises of man, but the eternal commendation from Christ Himself, beckoning the faithful home with the words, Well done, good and faithful servant, Matthew 25.21. Read More
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