Testimony is a solemn promise to tell the truth. Learn how to share your Christian testimony to help others find answers to these questions:
1. Who is Jesus?
2. What are we looking for in life?
3. Where is Jesus at work?
Why did John baptise believers before Jesus started baptising? Learn the meaning of baptism, and how important it is to our walk with God.
Lessons from Isaiah on the first Sunday of Christmas. He speaks of the good news of the coming Messiah and the peace that He will bring to the world.
The color of the Third Sunday of Advent is rose. This color symbolizes joy and represents the happiness we will experience when Jesus comes again. The Third Sunday is a day of anticipatory celebration. It is formerly called "Gaudete" Sunday; gaudete means "rejoice" in Latin.
Heavenly Father, You are the God who gives peace. This second week of Advent causes us to remember that because of Jesus we can experience a Christmas free from turmoil and chaos. Regardless of our circumstances or our situations, you offer us peace that passes understanding. The second candle of Advent reminds us that the angels declared "peace on earth" at the birth of Jesus.
The first week and Sunday of the Christian season of Advent is centered on the theme of hope. This first candle on our Advent wreath symbolizes the hope of the Israelites for the coming Messiah and the hope Christians have for Christ's return.
The world's standards for what is true, right and good change over time. Hear how God's truths never change and how to find His will for your life in our transient society.
The message of Amos is about God's impartial justice, which extends to all nations, not just Israel. The chapter is a series of pronouncements of judgment against surrounding nations for their specific sins, like inhumane treatment and breaking treaties. The core message is that everyone is accountable to God for their actions, and His judgment is a certainty for all who commit injustice. Lest we forget.
The main message of 1 Kings 19 is that God provides for and restores His followers, even in moments of deep discouragement and despair, often with compassion and a gentle, yet firm, voice. The chapter shows that even powerful prophets like Elijah can experience fear, depression, and a feeling of isolation after great spiritual victories, and it emphasizes God's continued presence, provision, and direction in those moments. It also highlights the importance of honest dialogue with God and the beginning of a new calling for others.
Church buildings are magnificent structures, designed to bring glory to God. But is it the building or faith that God wants?