Articles Tagged 'War'

Connecting Those Who Want to Help Others with Jesus

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 9:10 · Andrew

In a world of so much hurt and so much need, are we going to remain paralyzed to help because of a lack of faith?

Phil Ware continues his series on The Andrew Effect focusing this week on bringing those who want to help others in need to Jesus and connecting them and their resources to the Lord.

Connecting Those We Know with Jesus

by Phil Ware · John 1:35 · Andrew

O, God, our hearts ache for them to know Jesus, please help us know how!

Phil Ware continues his series on 'The Andrew Effect' by focusing on connecting those we know with Jesus.

Reflecting the Servant Heart of Jesus

by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 5:25 · Servant

How do you honor a servant who is not trying to be noticed but simply trying to do good things for others?

Phil Ware talks about a university honoring students for their acts of service and it leads him to wonder how we honor God's servants today.

Spirits, Demons, and the One Greater than Them All

by Tim Archer · 1 John 4:4 · Spiritual Warfare · Halloween

Do spooky things scare you?

There are scary things in this world, but we need not fear any of them. The one who is in us is greater than the powers of this world.

Three Fires

by Phil Ware · John 21:15 · Holy Spirit · Fire

Jesus doesn't abandon us in our fire failure.

Phil Ware reminds of three fires in the life of the apostle Peter and what they can mean for us.

Safe!

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 1:12 · Salvation · Safety

Much of the recent worldwide conversation has been focused on the question, 'How can we be kept safe in our world today?'

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to call us to trust that God will keep us safe and honor all that we have entrusted to him.

Not Ashamed!

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 Peter 3:15

When people indicate they are open to talking about Jesus, I had better take the opportunity. There might not be another one.

Phil Ware and Demetrius Collins bring us this week's ToGather with a focus on being bold and not ashamed of Jesus or his gospel, the good news our world needs in these dark times.

A Great Friend, A Great Man

by Phil Ware · Luke 22:26 · Groups · Greatness

We are not alone as recipients of the kindness, encouragement, and love of Paul Faulkner. Many others have received the gracious touch of Paul and Gladys.

Phil Ware shares about the important influence of Paul Faulkner, especially for the online ministries of Heartlight.org and VerseoftheDay.com

Peace in This World?

by Melissa Troyer · John 14:27 · Peace

We were not created for war, fighting, and death. No wonder our souls gasp for justice and a peaceful community.

Melissa Troyer reminds us that our world is broken and full of chaos, but we can find peace in this world in Jesus.

Connecting Those Who Want to Help Others with Jesus

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 9:10 · Andrew

In a world of so much hurt and so much need, are we going to remain paralyzed to help because of a lack of faith?

Phil Ware continues his series on The Andrew Effect focusing this week on bringing those who want to help others in need to Jesus and connecting them and their resources to the Lord.

Connecting Those We Know with Jesus

by Phil Ware · John 1:35 · Andrew

O, God, our hearts ache for them to know Jesus, please help us know how!

Phil Ware continues his series on 'The Andrew Effect' by focusing on connecting those we know with Jesus.

A Touch of Grace in Horrific Moments

by Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 31:10 · Grief

If we are willing to get our hands dirty to show loving respect, God will use us to be his touch of grace in times of horror.

Phil Ware shares a Holy Spirit given insight into the horrific deaths of Jonath, Saul, and Jesus, and how good people did kind things to mitigate the pain and evil of those deaths.

Hope Is

by Melissa Troyer · Romans 5:1 · Hope

Hope is the life in our veins, the breath in our lungs and the courage for tomorrow.

Melissa Troyer looks at our cold world as we ensure the cold of later winter and trust life will come back in the Spring and reminds us to trust life is coming.

Beyond the Reach of Corruption and Decay

by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:1 · Reward

Are humans that predictable? Are people really so selfish? Do we nearly always pursue some payoff or reward in every situation?

Phil Ware writes out of a quiet time study of Matthew 6 and the memory of the crass motivation often behind our behaviors, even our most religious behaviors.

Destroying Worldly Strongholds

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:57 · Leadership

Our model, our hero, our example of great leadership, must always be Jesus!

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to call us to recognize Jesus' example of being a servant and how we must resist worldly standards for our leaders in the Lord's church.

Reflecting the Servant Heart of Jesus

by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 5:25 · Servant

How do you honor a servant who is not trying to be noticed but simply trying to do good things for others?

Phil Ware talks about a university honoring students for their acts of service and it leads him to wonder how we honor God's servants today.

Warts and All

by Philip Gulley · Luke 17:10 · Kindness

When I recall how Mr. Ellis brought me back into the human fold, I remember that Jesus once took ten lepers in hand and did the same.

Philip Gulley uses his homespun charm to pay tribute to a hero, tell a self-effacing story about childhood warts and crushes, and weaves it together to remind us of God's love and how we should love others.

I Remember Mimi as the Fireflies Dance

by Melissa Troyer · Proverbs 31:30

I still remember the feeling of holding my mouth perfectly still while she put lipstick on my lips, the smell of the old wig on my head making me want to sneeze.

Melissa Troyer shares her memories of her grandmother, Mimi Margaret, and tells her children about the safest place of her childhood.

The Way of Jesus #1: Truly See the Coming King

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Acts 22:4 · Triumphal Entry

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked,

James Nored and Phil Ware share the significance of Jesus' Triumphal Entry as they begin a special Holy Week series.

Overcoming the Greater Pandemic: From Hopeless to Living Hope

by James Nored & Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:3 · Hope

We can't think of a more important commitment for us as believers in our uncertain times.

James Nored and Phil Ware share a message of hope in video and word and Scripture to remind us to be ready to share our living hope for those caught in life's dark winter.

Overcoming the Greater Pandemic: Have You Been to the Mountaintop?

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 1:23 · Joy

Many feel as if they are caught in some kind of auto-repeating Groundhog Day experience with COVID-19.

Phil Ware and James Nored speak to the isolation pandemic accompanying COVID-19 and share ways and invite us to share ways to find joy and hope on the mountain with Immanuel.

ToGather.church for October 18 Is Ready!

by Phil Ware · Lazy

You're invited to use our worship guide for your home worship!

Dr. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware invite you to join us for our Sunday, Verse of the Day focused, home worship guide and videos, called ToGather.church!

For the Unseen Heroes

by Tom Norvell · Luke 4:18 · Perseverance

How do they do it? I see them, am amazed by them, and want to be more like them.

Tom Norvel sees the folks who face uphill challenges and yet keep on keeping on and is amazed and thanks them and affirms them and wants to be more like them.

Three Fires

by Phil Ware · John 21:15 · Holy Spirit · Fire

Jesus doesn't abandon us in our fire failure.

Phil Ware reminds of three fires in the life of the apostle Peter and what they can mean for us.

Ancient Wisdom, Today’s Grace: Surprise!

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18

When is it okay to think that we've arrived at spiritual maturity?

Phil Ware continues his series on 'Ancient Wisdom, Today's Grace' and focuses on our desire to continue to grow in Christ.

Articles Tagged 'War'

In a world of so much hurt and so much need, are we going to remain paralyzed to help because of a lack of faith?

O, God, our hearts ache for them to know Jesus, please help us know how!

How do you honor a servant who is not trying to be noticed but simply trying to do good things for others?

Do spooky things scare you?

Jesus doesn't abandon us in our fire failure.

Much of the recent worldwide conversation has been focused on the question, 'How can we be kept safe in our world today?'

When people indicate they are open to talking about Jesus, I had better take the opportunity. There might not be another one.

We are not alone as recipients of the kindness, encouragement, and love of Paul Faulkner. Many others have received the gracious touch of Paul and Gladys.

We were not created for war, fighting, and death. No wonder our souls gasp for justice and a peaceful community.

In a world of so much hurt and so much need, are we going to remain paralyzed to help because of a lack of faith?

O, God, our hearts ache for them to know Jesus, please help us know how!

If we are willing to get our hands dirty to show loving respect, God will use us to be his touch of grace in times of horror.

Hope is the life in our veins, the breath in our lungs and the courage for tomorrow.

Are humans that predictable? Are people really so selfish? Do we nearly always pursue some payoff or reward in every situation?

Our model, our hero, our example of great leadership, must always be Jesus!

How do you honor a servant who is not trying to be noticed but simply trying to do good things for others?

When I recall how Mr. Ellis brought me back into the human fold, I remember that Jesus once took ten lepers in hand and did the same.

I still remember the feeling of holding my mouth perfectly still while she put lipstick on my lips, the smell of the old wig on my head making me want to sneeze.

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked,

We can't think of a more important commitment for us as believers in our uncertain times.

Many feel as if they are caught in some kind of auto-repeating Groundhog Day experience with COVID-19.

You're invited to use our worship guide for your home worship!

How do they do it? I see them, am amazed by them, and want to be more like them.

Jesus doesn't abandon us in our fire failure.

When is it okay to think that we've arrived at spiritual maturity?

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