Articles Tagged 'Messiah' (Page 2)

For over 30 years, Heartlight has shared articles to help people live for Jesus in everyday life. While we are no longer publishing new articles, this enduring collection features relevant pieces throughout the year to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles.

Seed, Towel, Promise, and Torchlight: Intro

by Phil Ware · Matthew 13:8 · Seeking God · Seed

Phil Ware begins a four week series on seed, towel, promise, and torchlight as he looks at Jesus' last hours on earth and what they mean for us.

Yes, the seed is still enough of a mystery to keep me interested while I wait for the full blessing of its secrets to reach full bloom.

Breathtaking!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 2

Phil Ware reminds us of the divine titles for Jesus in Matthew 1 and then drives home the point that this divine Christ, Messiah, Son of God, Immanuel, God with us, came to us as the child, Jesus.

For God so loved us that he came to our world as a child.

To Win Your Heart

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 3:16 · Incarnation

James Nored and Phil Ware challenge us to faith in the eternal God who chose to reveal himself by becoming human and living in our world

As we bring this year's journey to an end, the question you need to ask is as important to answer as it is simple to ask!

Peace: Until We Find Our Dream

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Luke 2

James Nored and Phil Ware share in video and words the wonder of Jesus’ birth and how it changed the world with the Sound of Music.

What an incredible story. It's a story of transformation from an atheist to a Christian missionary in primitive Papua, New Guinea!

Unlikely Heroes

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Philippians 2:5-11 · Hero

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of that inner part of us that still bears the stamp of God's divine nature, the part that is touched by stories of self-sacrifice.

Their flesh yearned for a mighty conqueror who would slay their enemies. Jesus made it clear to Peter that he was not that kind of hero!

Truly See the Coming King

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Mark 10:45 · Messiah

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that many were blind to Jesus as the Messiah because he refused to be the kind of Messiah they expected; he was the upside down Messiah.

A King headed to a cross, the foal of a donkey, and a formerly blind man who followed along the way.

Who Do YOU Say I Am?

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 16:13-18 · Lord

James Nored and Phil Ware challenge us to answer the same question Jesus asked his first followers at Caesarea Philippi: 'Who do you say I am?'

At a place with great spiritual and physical significance, Jesus challenged his followers to decide about his identity.

In the Footsteps of Jesus

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 3:1-17 · Baptism

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of an important reason to be baptized: Jesus was and said it was the right thing to do.

Jesus said this was the right thing for him to do!

Cruciformed #2: Beyond Our Blurry Vision

by Phil Ware · Mark 8 · Crucifixion · Cruciform

Phil Ware continues his series from the Gospel of Mark called Cruciformed, formed into the likeness of Jesus who went to the cross.

As we journey with Jesus down his way of the cross, something grabs our hearts. That drawing power reaches through the centuries.

On Tiptoes with Angels

by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:11-12

Phil Ware begins a five-part series on Jesus at Christmas. This week is focused on waiting for Jesus to come.

Christmas, like the coming of Jesus, is about waiting!

This Collision of Grace

by Phil Ware · Luke 2:9-12 · Incarnation

Phil Ware reminds us of the discontinuity, the absolute collision, of the grime of our world and the glory of God in the birth of Jesus.

Greatness and grace reveal themelves in a world so real we can smell the manure and hear the breathing sounds of the Son of God.

Jesus or Religion?

by Phil Ware · Matthew 2:1-23 · Jesus · Christmas

Phil Ware reminds us that in the familiar story of the wise men is a challenging and life-changing question we must all answer with our choices and with our lives.

Am I more like the wise men who passionately sought to find Jesus or the religious leaders who chose their traditions, positions, and power over Jesus?

In the Footsteps of Jesus

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 3:1-17 · Repentance · Baptism

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of an important reason to be baptized: Jesus was and said it was the right thing to do.

Jesus said this was the right thing for him to do!

Beyond Description

by Phil Ware · John 1:1-18

Phil Ware looks at the gospel of John chapter 1 and reflects on all the titles, names, and descriptions given to Jesus in this one chapter and what it really means for us.

The beloved disciple wants us to know and love Jesus like he does!

The Misunderstanding

by Phil Ware · Matthew 16:13-27 · Messiah · Failure · Violence

Phil Ware shares his third post on The Question, Peter's confession of Jesus and how he had to be broken before he could really understand what his confession meant.

Without understanding the cross, we turn Christianity into another human contest about self-importance.

No Box Works!

by Max Lucado · Mark 9:2-8 · Jesus · Lord · More Than

Max Lucado reminds us that Jesus defies description and won't fit into any boxes that limit him and make him manageable.

You can try to make Jesus into the Messiah you want him to be, but he's too big for your job description!

Not All Who Lose Are Losers

by Phillip Morrison · Luke 9:22-24 · Losers

Phillip Morrison reminds us that not all who lose are losers, in fact, the greatest victor of all could have been called a loser before he won the greatest victory of all time.

Sometimes the scoreboard only reveals the game's outcome, not the winners and losers!

Raised

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35-45 · Jesus · Easter · Resurrection

Phil Ware continues his series on Jesus touching a man with leprosy and focuses on how Jesus' touch and word of command make clean and redeem this man who was left alone to die, abandoned by everyone and everything in his world.

In the healing of a man with leprosy, we see the touch of Jesus and new life promised to us through the Spirit's resurrection power.

Connecting People with Jesus

by Phil Ware · John 1 · Friendship

Phil Ware begins a series of messages on The Andrew Effect -- connecting people with Jesus and helps us learn from Andrew on how to make a Jesus difference in the lives of others.

What on earth are we put here to do?

I Wonder What I Don't Get?

by Phil Ware · Mark 8:30-31 · Jesus

Phil Ware thinks about the disciples not getting Jesus' repeated statements about going to Jerusalem, being rejected, being crucified, and being raised from the dead.

There's a lot the disciples missed about Jesus, I wonder what I am not getting?

Pool of Mercy

by Cathy Messecar · John 9 · Mercy

Cathy Messecar draws us into the story of the man born blind that was healed by Jesus in John 9 and reminds us that we are here to continue Jesus' ministry of healing and mercy.

Have you offered sight to the blind?

The Story: Jesus' Ministry Begins

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:1-11 · Jesus

Phil Ware continues his series on The Story and reminds us that we can all be John the Baptist, the baptizer, to people around us.

Why does Jesus' ministry begin with John?

What is Core: Jesus

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 · Addiction · What is Core

Phil Ware begins a series of messages on what is core, or what is at the heart of what we must believe?

What is most important?

Why Christmas Is about Easter

by Rubel Shelly · Luke 2:8-11 · Christmas

Rubel Shelly puts Christmas into perspective by talking about Easter and the resurrection hope of the Savior.

Uh? Christmas is about easter? Tis the season!

The Long Wait

by Phil Ware · Luke 1:77-79 · Thanksgiving

Phil Ware talks about how important it is that Thanksgiving is followed by Christmas and he shares a personal story to remind us it is true!

Aren't you glad Christmas is coming even on Thanksgiving?

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