Synopsis: The first church had only one thing going for it: the risen Christ! But that was all it needed!
Keywords: church, risen Christ, resurrection, crucifixion, Easter morning
Synopsis: Inspiration to carry on with the call that God has placed in your life.
Keywords: addiction
Synopsis: It was at Easter, on the cross, that a song of loved rang out to every corner of the universe, even those that been bound in death heard the song of the resurrection!
Keywords: Easter, resurrection, song, love, death, Satan
Synopsis: Are angels real?
Keywords: angels, heaven, messengers, resources, heavenly hosts, spiritual warfare
Synopsis: When it seems others have control over our lives, can we trust God?
Keywords: Trust, sovereignty, providence, God is in control
Synopsis: Our value is the fact that we are going to be autographed by the Author.
Keywords: value, suffering, worth
Synopsis: autumn, fall, reflection, perspective, change
Keywords: Thoughts from Charles Swindoll on Autumn in our lives.
Synopsis: If you're looking to leave a legacy, read this book.
Keywords: business, leadership, cell group, pastor, organization
Synopsis: Seize every moment and live it for the glory of God!
Keywords: death, life
Synopsis: It is better to never have followed Jesus, than to have followed and him and denied him.
Keywords: Peter, commitment, deny Christ, denial, sacrifice
Synopsis: Champions Never Quit
Keywords: Champion, commitment, perseverance, dedication, endurance
Synopsis: Christ trusted the father to resurrect him from the dead when he sacrificed himself on the cross.
Keywords: Easter, Good Friday, Sacrifice, resurrection, empty tomb
Synopsis: An incredible ministry too that builds community within your ministry in a way that Facebook or MySpace don't have a prayer in achieving.
Keywords: myspace, facebook, social networking, administration
Synopsis: If you are looking for supplies, decorations and ideas for your Christmas Celebration, then check out Kids Party Paradise!
Keywords: Christmas Party Resources, Christmas event, Holiday Party Ideas, Holiday Party Resources.
Synopsis: Envision a confrontation in heaven between the King of creation and the rebellious Satan. Threats, Challenges. A gauntlet laid on the floor of the sky...Come along as author Max Lucado takes us on a journey into his imagination--pulling back the curtain as we see what might have taken place one 'Cosmic Christmas' " (book jacket)
Keywords: Christmas, Angel, birth of Christ
Synopsis: Considerations for leaders when it comes to decision making.
Keywords: choices, decision making, leadership
Synopsis: In terms of our worship, there are at least four different kinds of hindrances that not only hinder worship but could also very easily hinder our progress in a love relationship with God.
Keywords: Worship
Synopsis: We, too, play games at the foot of the cross.
Keywords: Cross, crucifixion, Easter, Good Friday
Synopsis: How should a spiritual leader discipline others?
Keywords: discipline, correction, leadership, spiritual leaders
Synopsis: Thoughts on how we celebrate Christmas from C.S. Lewis
Keywords: Christmas Spirit, true meaning of Christmas, Holiday celebrations, Christmas traditions
Synopsis: Jesus will be with you till the end.
Keywords: presence of God, Jesus, belonging, friendship
Synopsis: Not enough is said today about *finishing* well. We start the Christian life with Fiery zeal... but do we finish with the same zeal?
Keywords: Christian Race, perseverance, finishing the race, endurance
Synopsis: We often find God in places we never expected.
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Keywords: pain, struggles, fear, perseverance, fear, faith, growth
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Synopsis: God will load your world with flowers.
Keywords: rejection
Synopsis: It took more than the empty tomb to convince the disciples of the Resurrection of Jesus.
Keywords: Easter, Resurrection, empty tomb, Easter morning
Synopsis: What is the process by whoch one becomes a spiritual leader?
Keywords: spiritual leadership, chosen by God
Synopsis: Are you facing Hurricane winds and storms in your life? Look to God!
Keywords: troubles, trials, direction, overcoming, difficult times
Synopsis: Christ professes to be the inexhaustible person, welcoming all of humanity in every generation
Keywords: Christ, source, overflowing source of life
Synopsis: Jesus fills the loneliness in our lives.
Keywords: pain, suffering, trials, tribulations, circumstances, adversity, struggles, overcoming, hurt, affliction, presence of God
Synopsis: Satan's best tools of destruction are not from outside the church, they are from within the church.
Keywords: Easter, Judas, Cross, Betrayal, relationship, religion
Synopsis: Resource for Children's Sunday School
Keywords: children, Sunday School, kids
Synopsis: They that wait upon the Lord SHALL mount up with wings as eagles
Keywords: freedom, surrender, trust, trials, comfort
Synopsis: God molds us and repairs us for his planned use and purposes.
Keywords: Anvil, Tools, Blacksmith, service, gifts, purpose, God's will
Synopsis: Have you learned to see things from God's Perspective?
Keywords: God's perspective, view, earthly perspective
Synopsis: What is the one thing in your life that drives you?
Keywords: devotion, single-minded, commitment, seeking God, worship, presence of God, fear
Synopsis: Jesus Conquered Death to settle all doubts that there can be life after this earthly existence.
Keywords: Death, Resurrection, Easter
Synopsis: A Spiritual Leader compassionately guides others
Keywords: Spiritual Leadership, care, guidance, counsel
Synopsis: We have each been entrusted with sufficient time to do the whole will of God and to fill out His perfect plan for our lives.
Keywords: Spiritual Leadership, time management
Synopsis: A one person activity can never grow bigger than the greatest load that one person can carry. To achieve the greatest results a leader must learn to delegate!
Keywords: leader, leadership, delegation, mentoring, discipling
Synopsis: Prayer must be a distinguishing characteristic of spiritual leaders.
Keywords: Prayer, Leadership, leading, intercession
Synopsis: Sacrifice is a key quality necessary in a spiritual leader.
Keywords: Leader, leadership, spiritual leadership, J. Oswald Sanders, sacrifice
Synopsis: Are you a servant?
Keywords: Spiritual Leadership, servant, servanthood, service
Synopsis: Leaders must be men and women of vision. They must not only see the vision but be able to take whatever action is necessary to make that vision a reality.
Keywords: Vision, action, goals, leadership, leaders
Synopsis: It is God's delight to grant favors as he as promised.
Keywords: prayer, devotion, quiet time, supplication, prayer requests
Synopsis: Are you resting? Rest in the Lord!
Keywords: rest
Synopsis: Character study on the life of Saul - Paul
Keywords: Paul, Saul
Synopsis: Freedom comes through surrender and trust
Keywords: Freedom, Fourth of July, 4th, eagles
Synopsis: Are you a member of God's Championship Team?
Keywords: Champion, Team, sports, failure, handicaps, winning
Synopsis: This article was originally printed in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and is a medically and historically accurate account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Keywords: Easter, Good Friday, crucifixion
Synopsis: In truth, we know that God's laws are for our own good.
Keywords: law, sin, God's love
Synopsis: A man's character is reflected in the books he reads.
Keywords: Reading, Books
Synopsis: Excerpts from J. Oswald Sanders pertaining to a spiritual leader and reading.
Keywords: Spiritual Leadership, J. Oswald Sanders, reading, books, study
Synopsis: The role of talents and gifts in spiritual leadership
Keywords: talents, gifts, leadership, spiritual leadership
Synopsis: Do you need God's healing in your life?
Keywords: Healing
Synopsis: Are you ready for tomorrow?
Keywords: future, trust, tomorrow, knowledge
Synopsis: Have you placed yourself in God's hands as a tool to be used by Him for his purposes?
Keywords: Anvil, Tools, Blacksmith, spiritual gifts, God's Will, God's Plan
Synopsis: J. Oswald sanders provides some guidance on what defines spiritual leadership
Keywords: leadership, leaders, spiritual leadership
Synopsis: Draw apart from the hurry of life for rest and reflection.
Keywords: Psalm 23:1-3, Psalm 46:10, busyness, patience, hurry, quiet, rest
Synopsis: Are you following the Lord's instructions for building his church while he is away?
Keywords: Church, discipleship, obedience, Bible study, instruction, following Christ's teachings, preparing for Christ's return.
Synopsis: Are you willing to move out of your comfort zone and into the place God has for you?
Keywords: change, faith, comfort zone, circle of reality, growth
Synopsis: It's fun to have the wind at our backs. But growth comes from having the wind in our face.
Keywords: struggles, trials, difficulty, tribulations
Synopsis: "Is it winter right now in the season of your life? Are you feeling depressed...alone...overlooked...spiritually on 'hold'...cold...barren? Beginning to wonder if your soul will ever thaw? Entertaining doubts that behind those thick, gray clouds there exists a personal, caring God?"
Keywords: winter, depression, loneliness
Synopsis: Learn to trust God in every circumstance
Keywords: suffering, persecution, pain, burden, circumstances
Synopsis: A great resource for your youth ministry!
Keywords: youth ministry website, resources, survivor, lock-in