Articles Tagged 'Reject'

Cruciformed #7: He Knew

by Phil Ware · Mark 11 · Crucifixion

Phil Ware continues his series on CRUCIFORMED focusing on the events of Jesus' last week from his Triumphal Entry to his resurrection.

He knew that people were fickle. They could cry out, “Hosanna!” one day, then cry out, “Crucify him!” a week later.

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.

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.

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!.

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.

The Way of Jesus #5: Because of Love

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Mark 14:34-35 · Crucifixion

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that Jesus gave his life for us because of his love for us and his unwillingness to leave us in sin and how his love defined

Why would the sinless Son give himself, surrender his life and his dignity, to save those who were ungodly, helpless, sinners, and enemies of God?

The Way of Jesus #3: Unless a Seed

by James Nored · Mark 8:29 · 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 and helped define the way of Jesus through the cross to the empty tomb.

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.

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.

Because of Love

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 3:16-17 · Love

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that Jesus gave his life for us because of his love for us and his unwillingness to leave us in sin.

Why did Jesus have to go to the cross and die?

He Came to a World We Know

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 12:1-3 · Incarnation

Phil Ware reminds us that the grit and gore that surrounds Jesus' birth is there to help us know that he came to a world like our own to redeem it.

Jesus entered a world we recognize as our own. He did it to redeem us from the messes we have brought on ourselves.

Cruciformed #7: He Knew

by Phil Ware · Mark 11 · Crucifixion

Phil Ware continues his series on CRUCIFORMED focusing on the events of Jesus' last week from his Triumphal Entry to his resurrection.

He knew that people were fickle. They could cry out, “Hosanna!” one day, then cry out, “Crucify him!” a week later.

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.

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.

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!.

Beautiful to Broken

by James Nored and Phil Ware · Genesis 3 · Fake · Fall

James Nored and Phil Ware continue helping us find our story in God's story, this time looking at the Fall.

Why reject the goodness of God and all he has done to choose our own way?

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!

Discovering Jesus

by Tim Archer · John 5:39-40 · Jesus

When the promised Messiah arrived, the Pharisees rejected him and plotted to have him killed, despite having spent their entire lives reading about his coming. Why? He wasn't what they expected him to be.

What if Jesus isn't who you expect him to be?

Of First Importance

by Phillip Morrison · 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 · Jesus

Phillip Morrison reminds us of the importance of the last week of Jesus' life.

So what is the most important day in your life?

Hate Crime or Love Offering?

by Phil Ware · Isaiah 53:1-12 · Trust · Triumphal Entry

Phil Ware writes on this day after Palm Sunday about Jesus' ultimate destination in Jerusalem, with the triumphal entry, the conflict with the leaders, and his betrayal, death, and resurrection.

So what, or who, really put Jesus on the cross?

Beginnings in Endings: Mary Did You Know?

by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:18-25 · Christmas

Phil Ware finishes the year 2012 with two powerful posts or articles about Jesus' birth and the people gathered around him, and emphasizes that God's greatest beginnings are found in hard endings.

Mary's simple life was about to come to a dramatic end!

God's Bridge to better Things

by Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 3:19-21

Phil Ware is continuing his trip through The Story and focusing this week on the life, ministry and book of Samuel.

Rejection and disappointment can gut the passion of God's leaders!

Transition out of Darkness

by Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 16:1-14 · Endurance

Phil Ware continues his series of light on the dark side of the mountain and reminds us of Samuel, the great transitional leader of God.

Are you helping transition those you love out of darkness?

Rejections and Reactions

by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:28 · Providence

Rubel Shelly talks about how badly rejection hurts and our temptation to react in negative ways, but also uses Warren Buffett as an example of someone who failed forward.

How can we fail forward?

Last Thoughts or Long Commitments?

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:23 · Persecution

Phil Ware uses Timothy's release from prison to be an opportunity to look at how we are to live in a culture opposed to Christianity.

Would Timothy make it, and if he did, would he be faithful?

That's Good News!

by Ron Rose · John 3:16-17 · Grace

Ron Rose puts the purpose of God and Scripture in the context of Jesus and what God wants to do with us, bless us, and teach us to love and forgive.

Articles Tagged 'Reject'

He knew that people were fickle. They could cry out, “Hosanna!” one day, then cry out, “Crucify him!” a week later.

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

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

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!.

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.

Why would the sinless Son give himself, surrender his life and his dignity, to save those who were ungodly, helpless, sinners, and enemies of 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.

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.

Why did Jesus have to go to the cross and die?

Jesus entered a world we recognize as our own. He did it to redeem us from the messes we have brought on ourselves.

He knew that people were fickle. They could cry out, “Hosanna!” one day, then cry out, “Crucify him!” a week later.

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

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

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!.

Why reject the goodness of God and all he has done to choose our own way?

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

What if Jesus isn't who you expect him to be?

So what is the most important day in your life?

So what, or who, really put Jesus on the cross?

Mary's simple life was about to come to a dramatic end!

Rejection and disappointment can gut the passion of God's leaders!

Are you helping transition those you love out of darkness?

How can we fail forward?

Would Timothy make it, and if he did, would he be faithful?

What's all this religious stuff about, anyway?

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