Articles Tagged 'Passion' (Page 3)

Teach Us to Pray 08: Redemption Partners

by Phil Ware · Romans 8 · Earth

Phil Ware along with Doug Peters help us hear the Lord's Prayer for the kingdom to dawn on earth so that the will of God can be seen on earth as it is in heaven.

The earth is sick. Our world is sicker. We are to bridge the gap until Jesus' return!

Unless a Seed

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 12:22-27 · 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.

Teach Us to Pray #1: Devotion

by Phil Ware · Acts 1:14 · Prayer

Phil Ware continues his series on prayer this week, focused on the early church's devotion to prayer that they learned from Jesus.

When Luke summarized the heart of the early church, he chose to highlight one particular word —

In His Steps to Share His Light

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 5 · Discipleship

Phil Ware and James Nored, through word and video, remind us of our need to return to the Jesus-styled kind of life.

Jesus went up on the mountain and taught his followers to live the good life — to live as Jesus did!

U-Turn to Walk in God's Will

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Luke 3

Phil Ware and James Nored look at what the ministry of John the Baptizer meant for people in his day and call on us to share in this move toward the kingdom of God today.

Before we can be useful in living for God, we need to have our U-turn moment!

Resurrection 2.1: In the Breaking of the Bread

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 10 · Communion · Lord's Supper · Eucharist

Phil Ware continues his series on Resurrection 2.0 and the vital importance of Jesus' resurrection for our life as his disciples today.

What if this song speaks the truth about Jesus' promise to meet us in our world today?

Cruciformed #6: The Gamble

by Phil Ware · Mark 15 · Risks

Phil Ware continues his series of insights on living the CRUCIFORMED life Jesus calls all disciples to live on his way to the cross.

As Jesus journeyed into Jerusalem that last time, he had reached the point where he was going to gamble everything on the cross.

The Revolutionary Power of Witnesses

by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-11 · Witnessing · Witnesses · Testimony

Phil Ware continues his short series on Acts 1:1-11 and focuses today on being witnesses of the great things Jesus has done.

Let’s be witnesses with those here, near, and far (Acts 1:8) like the first followers of Jesus did!

What Time Is It?

by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-11 · Rapture · Parousia · Jesus coming

Phil Ware continues his short series on Acts 1:1-11 and focuses today on restoring the kingdom.

Your world is fractured and lost. It needs to see what the way of the Kingdom looks like in real life today!

Beginning in Endings: End of Years, Rebirth of Joy!

by Phil Ware · Luke 2:21-38 · Aging

Phil Ware concludes his end of the year series called Beginning in Endings by talking about Anna and Simeon from Luke 2 and what they should teach us about aging and what to expect as we grow older.

How could we have this completely wrong?

More than the Outskirts of His Ways

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Hebrews 1:1-3 · Incarnation

Phil Ware and James Nored share in word and video an idea about how we can truly understand God's greatness, glory, and grace even though we cannot understand everything about him.

If there is a God and he's out there, why doesn't he just get it over with and show himself to us? Why this need for faith?

The Image of God

by Jackie Halstead, Ph.D. · Genesis 1:26-31 · Kindness · Compassion · Image of God

Jackie Halstead reminds us to view people as Jesus did; unique and valuable because each is made in the image of God.

What a beautiful example of the movement from invisibility to humanity! It is so easy to allow the world to slip by as I attend to my very important tasks.

Phil Ware continues his series of messages of how Jesus values women, focusing this week on the loving and extravagant gift of the unnamed woman who broke her alabaster jar and anointed Jesus with expensive perfume.

Regardless of our reasons in the past, let’s make sure we honor the Lord’s wishes in this circumstance and others like it.

A Prayer for Jesse

by · Matthew 25:40

Jordan Harrell shares her own struggle to get off her comfortable bed and turn her compassionate feelings into compassionate action.

And then, there’s Jesse. Six-years-old and a bit small for his age with the most genuine gold-capped tooth smile.

How Do I View People?

by Phil Ware · John 9 · Comparison

Phil Ware reminds us how Jesus viewed people and challenged us by his example to view each person as someone in whom the works of God need to be done.

Jesus challenges us to examine the everyday processes that we use to strip away the humanity of those around us and dismiss their value to us.

Hanging on Every Word

by Phil Ware · Luke 19 · Jesus

Phil Ware discovers a verse in Luke 19 that the Holy Spirit uses to confront him about an important question.

The question the Holy Spirit left on my heart after reading this whole chapter was as convicting as it was clear.

Why I'm not Teaching My Three-Year-Old to Read

by · Ephesians 6:1-4 · Children

Jordan Harrell shares wise words for moms on this Mother's Day reminding us what we should most value in our children.

I remember being alarmed at her early disinterest in learning... or at least what we think of as learning.

I'm Gorgeous Inside!

by Phil Ware · Psalm 51 · Heart

Phil Ware challenges us to pursue the faithful love, righteous character, and gracious compassion of God from our hearts.

Would it really be nice if we could really see what was on the inside of people — their hearts?

The Good Life: Following the Way of Jesus

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 5 · Jesus

Phil Ware and James Nored, through word and video, remind us of our need to return to the Jesus-styled kind of life.

Jesus went up on the mountain and taught his followers to live the good life — to live as Jesus did!

How Can I Grow to Be More Like Jesus?

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18

Phil Ware answers a question he is often asked by those who are new followers of Jesus or people whose spiritual lives have stagnated: "How can I grow spiritually?"

I want to grow spiritually — to be more like Jesus — but can I really do that?

Through the Eyes of Jesus

by Phil Ware · Psalm 139 · Vision

Phil Ware begins a series of 13 messages on Vision by talking about his own son and daughter and how he had dreams for them as children.

How differently might we respond to his call if we truly realized that we are far more precious to him than any son or daughter could be to a loving mommy or daddy?

Indescribable

by Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving · Generosity

Phil Ware shares a quick thank you for all who have donated and then focuses on establishing a new tradition of teaching his grandchildren to share what they have with others.

Wow! What a precious addition to our Christmas with these boys. We hope to do something like this every year.

Finish!

by Phil Ware · John 4:34 · Purpose · Called · Finish

Phil Ware reminds us that we are called to accomplish the mission God has called us to do so that when our days on earth are over we can say we have finished the work he has given us to do.

As long as there is life, we have a mission and purpose to complete.

Bat Turn at the Jordan

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Luke 3 · Repentance

Phil Ware and James Nored look at what the ministry of John the Baptizer meant for people in his day and call on us to share in this move toward the kingdom of God today.

before we can be ready to be fully used by the Lord in the work of the kingdom of God, we must have our bat turn moment.

When Right Words Are Very Wrong

by Phil Ware · Mark 8:45

Phil reminds us that having right answers means very little if we don't treat people like Jesus did.

Articles Tagged 'Passion' (Page 3)

The earth is sick. Our world is sicker. We are to bridge the gap until Jesus' return!

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.

When Luke summarized the heart of the early church, he chose to highlight one particular word —

Jesus went up on the mountain and taught his followers to live the good life — to live as Jesus did!

Before we can be useful in living for God, we need to have our U-turn moment!

What if this song speaks the truth about Jesus' promise to meet us in our world today?

As Jesus journeyed into Jerusalem that last time, he had reached the point where he was going to gamble everything on the cross.

Let’s be witnesses with those here, near, and far (Acts 1:8) like the first followers of Jesus did!

Your world is fractured and lost. It needs to see what the way of the Kingdom looks like in real life today!

How could we have this completely wrong?

If there is a God and he's out there, why doesn't he just get it over with and show himself to us? Why this need for faith?

What a beautiful example of the movement from invisibility to humanity! It is so easy to allow the world to slip by as I attend to my very important tasks.

Regardless of our reasons in the past, let’s make sure we honor the Lord’s wishes in this circumstance and others like it.

And then, there’s Jesse. Six-years-old and a bit small for his age with the most genuine gold-capped tooth smile.

Jesus challenges us to examine the everyday processes that we use to strip away the humanity of those around us and dismiss their value to us.

The question the Holy Spirit left on my heart after reading this whole chapter was as convicting as it was clear.

I remember being alarmed at her early disinterest in learning... or at least what we think of as learning.

Would it really be nice if we could really see what was on the inside of people — their hearts?

Jesus went up on the mountain and taught his followers to live the good life — to live as Jesus did!

I want to grow spiritually — to be more like Jesus — but can I really do that?

How differently might we respond to his call if we truly realized that we are far more precious to him than any son or daughter could be to a loving mommy or daddy?

Wow! What a precious addition to our Christmas with these boys. We hope to do something like this every year.

As long as there is life, we have a mission and purpose to complete.

before we can be ready to be fully used by the Lord in the work of the kingdom of God, we must have our bat turn moment.

Right answers can never substitute for right living.

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