Articles Tagged 'One'

Cruciformed #5: The Power of Small

by Phil Ware · Mark 8-10 · Servant

Phil Ware continues his series on the Cruciformed disciple, focusing this week on the power of the small.

Jesus’ disciples were clueless. Even worse, they were unwilling to accept that the role of exaltation for Jesus and his followers involved the cross of Golgotha!

A Brand New Idea: You!

by Max Lucado · Psalm 139:13-16 · United States · Unique

Max Lucado wants us to know there is only one of each of us and each of us needs to be who we are to honor God, bless others, and bless ourselves.

And if you aren't you, we won't ever get you. The world misses out. You offer a gift to society that no one else brings.

The King Who Shares Our Wounds

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 12:20 · Women · Wounds

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos and invite us to welcome Jesus, God who came to us to share our wounds and we see this in his manger and cross, the thrones on which he was exalted and

As we come to understand God as the King willing to show us his wounds, then share our wounds, the birth of Jesus takes on a fresh and powerful new meaning.

When Endings Are Complicated, God Is Still Gracious

by Ron Rose · Nehemiah 6:16 · Providence

Ron Rose reminds us that not all faith stories have happy endings and that sometimes we have to wade on through tragedy with faith.

What do you do when the endings are not always happy ones?

'...and thankful!'

by Phil Ware · Acts 14:27

Phil Ware continues his 4 part series on Thanksgiving and how important it is for churches to leverage change and growth in in their church families.

So we are supposed to give thanks for this?

Where the Lines Blur

by Melissa Troyer · Psalm 139:8-12 · Presence

Melissa Troyer is on the road with her family visiting West Texas where she was raised and she and her family encounter God in an old rest stop where earth and sky meet in a glorious gold, pink, and orange reminder of God's presence.

But here in the place where lines blur, between land and sky, that small fold between day and night, the very place where great danger lies, it is here where we experience God's presence like never before.

Which Way Will I Run?

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Mark 14:50-52 · Resurrection

James Nored and Phil Ware share in video, words, and images some of the many reasons Christians have to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead and is Lord, Christ, Jesus, and Son of God!

Will I run in faith to follow the Jesus of the empty tomb even if it means I have to follow him to a cross of my own?

I Doubt It: The Well

by Phil Ware · John 4:1-30 · Jesus

Phil Ware continues his series on Jesus and series of encounters where people say to him or heard him and thought, 'I doubt it!'

Phil Ware invites us to join a weary woman who is all alone at the well in the middle of her daily grind and whose life was changed by a divine encounter!.

Once for Him, Once for Us!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 3:17 · Affirm

Phil Ware reminds us that God said almost exactly the same words to his Son twice, yet he spoke the first time to affirm his Son and the second time to let us know we must listen to the Son.

Jesus is my beloved Son. What he says not only pleases me, but it is my fullest truth.

The Lord is Near

by Phil Ware · Psalm 23 · Death

Phil Ware reminds us that in our darkest times the Lord, our good Shepherd, wants to be near us and make his presence known to us.

The Lord longs to be near us when we feel most alone, especially in our last journey through the valley of shadows.

Unless a Seed

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 12:23-33 · Crucifixion

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the dark night that began the long, painful, and lonely journey of Jesus through his Passion to bring us to God.

Jesus had many opportunities to walk away from the shame and pain of the cross, but he chose the Father's will and our need over his comfort.

Sharing Our Cup of Gratitude

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Colossians 3:16 · Gratitude

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in online worship through words and music, using YouTube videos to lead us to sing with hearts full of gratitude for all that God has done for us in Jesus.

We want to be a people who sing to God out of hearts full of gratitude because of our riches in Christ Jesus!

Using Our Freedom Redemptively

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 Peter 2:15-16 · Freedom

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online worship through words and music using YouTube videos to remind us we are free in Christ from bondage to sin, death, satan, hell, purposelessness, loneliness, so we can use our freedom to serve and liber

In our broken world where people say and do hostile things against us, we choose to use our freedom to serve them in love.

Our Father's Grace Becomes Our Mission

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 John 2:1-2 · Atonement

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in online, virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos to remind us of the great assurance we have with Jesus as our advocate interceding for us and presenting us to God in his righteousness.

Few truths are more important to us than Jesus' promise to be at the Father's side interceding for us and presenting us to the Father as holy children of the King!

The Paraclete

by Max Lucado · John 14

Max Lucado reminds us of the Holy Spirit living in us based on Jesus' promise and Jesus' special name for the Spirit, the Paraclete

The Spirit is a person. And Jesus calls him the Paraclete.

On the Life and Passing of Anthony Bourdain

by Grant Rampy · Exodus 20:12 · Old · Fame

Grant Rampy talks about once coveting the fame, fast life, riches, travel, experiences, and accomplishments of Anthony Bordain until realizing what he chased ended up empty and alone.

I am more grateful than ever for my comparably simple station, one that allows me both quiet time at home and the opportunity to travel — to enjoy both friends and strangers.

Doing the Work of God

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · John 6:29 · Believe

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to truly believe that Jesus is the Holy One Whom God sent for us.

Because of our faith in Jesus and what he has done to save us, we can endure, stand fast, hold on, and let nothing deter us as we live fully for Jesus.

God-skin!

by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 4:7 · Incarnation

Ron Rose is back at Black Rifle Coffee, being the available friend and pastor to folks who drop in with a story to tell, this time it's a lady who's been dumped and betrayed and Ron Reminds her of her need for God, and he will be available to be the skin

Without hesitation, no warm-up required, she told her story of betrayal and rejection.

Be an Agent of Happiness

by Max Lucado · John 13:34-35 · Joy

Max Lucado reminds us that we are God's agents of joy in our lonely planet full of discouraged people.

The people in our world can be moody, fickle, and stubborn and Jesus wants us to bring joy to them!

You Will Get Through This!

by Max Lucado · Romans 8:28-29 · Perseverance

Max Lucado shares the encouragement that we can get through our tough times just like Joseph did his.

Life is hard, but God is great at helping us get THROUGH life's toughest challenges and will never abandone us!

You Got Graced, Man!

by Ron Rose · Ephesians 2:8-10 · Grace

Ron Rose is back with his coffee and this time he is thinking and remembering and celebrating the grace a friend received that changed his life and now inspires Ron and his wife Lyn!

I had heard of grace before, but on that day I was in the middle of it.

Jesus Comes in the Storms

by Max Lucado · John 16:16-18 · Presence

Max Lucado reminds us that we are not alone in our storms, but Jesus comes to us in the storms before he stills the storms.

Do you feel too far from the shore, too long in the struggle, and too small against the waves, with Jesus is nowhere to be seen.

Behind the Well-Known Story, There’s More

by Melissa Troyer · John 21 · Hope

Melissa Troyer writes with her unique and young mothering grace as she discovers new truths from an old familiar passage to discover, old stories have new truths when we come with fresh eyes and from a new place in our lives.

God places value in our journey and the discovery of age-old truths that are vibrant and life-changing for us here in our specific new season.

More Than What's in The Sacred Page

by Phil Ware · Matthew 3:13-4:11 · Temptation

Phil Ware shares very frank and clear teaching about how Jesus resisted temptation and reminds us that simply knowing the Bible is not enough to win the war with Satan.

When Jesus was hungry, alone, and had been contemplating his mission that would end on a cross, Satan's temptations were quite enticing!

Finding Jesus' Heart for Ministry: Look

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35-45

Phil Ware leads us deep into the heart of Jesus for ministry as he looks at Jesus' actions and emotions in Mark 1:35-45, today focusing on how Jesus looked at the situation and into the heart of man with leprosy.