- Title
- The Death of Christ as an Act of God’s Love
- Sermon series
- The Death of Christ, no. 8
- Biblical Text
- John 3.16, within the greater context of Jn 3.1-21 Continue reading “The death of Christ as an act of God’s love”
Excited about this day
Lord God of love, let me be excited about this day, as a time to love, to give, to call to faith, as the hour of salvation, as a moment of new birth from heaven, of truth and knowledge, of hearing the Good News, as a space to welcome the Only Son and walk in the light.
Heavenly Father, make this day a challenge to the will, to decide to be the lover and giver that you are; a stimulation for the mind, to understand better the marvels of your wisdom; a brace for the emotions, to feel the joy of knowing you and of entering into your fellowship; a hope for the spirit, to escape the chains of sin and embrace eternal life in the Son.
Give, O Lord who enjoys giving
O Lord who enjoys giving to his creatures, we thank you for every gift received and for your faithfulness in providing for every need and making our cup overflow.
Give us your wisdom to live well upon the earth and to influence others for eternity, for you have instructed us to ask.
Give us your patience, that we might devote ourselves tirelessly to our task. Continue reading “Give, O Lord who enjoys giving”
Ears tuned to other’s hurts
Dear God in heaven, make my life to be praise to you. Let others see me and think of your goodness.
Let me see in each moment an opportunity for good, a chance to grow and to share the gospel.
Remove from me every vestige of bitterness, resentment, envy, pride, and worldliness. Continue reading “Ears tuned to other’s hurts”
How to make every effort to enter through the narrow door
Lk 13.24: “Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to” (NET).
Let us exert every effort:
- In knowledge, Prov 2.1-5.
- In prayer, Col 4.12.
- In meeting together, Heb 10.25; 12.1.
- In the gospel, Phil 1.30.