Kingdom Wisdom | Part 9 Whose Voice Are You Listening To? Matthew 7:24–27 From Pastor Steve We are in a series called Kingdom Wisdom, looking at the wisdom Jesus gives us for living in the Kingdom of God. Last week we talked about our relationship with Jesus and discovered that Kingdom life isn’t simply doing…
Day 1: Let Jesus Take You Deeper Devotional Matthew 7 comes near the end of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus has been placing meaningful choices before His listeners: two gates, two roads, two destinations, and two kinds of fruit. In Matthew 7:21–23, He takes the conversation deeper. It is possible to appear religious,…
Walking into a church for the first time can feel a little uncomfortable. You may not know anyone. You may wonder where to sit, what happens during the service, or whether you will fit in. Even if you enjoy the worship and teaching, it can take time before a church begins to feel like a…
When you begin following Jesus, you may wonder how your life is supposed to change. Will you suddenly become a different person? Will old habits disappear? Should you feel more patient, loving, or peaceful than you did before? Sometimes people experience significant changes when they first begin following Jesus. Other times, change happens slowly, almost…
You have begun following Jesus. You want to live differently, and you are grateful for the forgiveness and new life He has given you. But then something happens. Perhaps you lose your temper, return to an old habit, say something you regret, or make a choice you know was wrong. Suddenly, you find yourself wondering…
If you have recently begun following Jesus, someone may have encouraged you to consider baptism. You might wonder what baptism means, why Christians practice it, and whether it is something you should do. Perhaps you have seen people baptized during a church service or in the ocean. Maybe you were baptized as a child, or…
If you have recently begun following Jesus, you may wonder why being part of a church matters. Can’t you simply believe in Jesus, read your Bible, pray, and follow Him on your own? After all, your relationship with Jesus is personal. No one else can trust Him for you, and no one else can live…
As you begin following Jesus, you will probably hear Christians talking about the Holy Spirit. You may wonder who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and how you can know whether He is working in your life. Perhaps you have heard people describe powerful spiritual experiences. Or maybe you have heard someone talk about…
If you have recently begun following Jesus, someone may have encouraged you to start reading the Bible. But when you open it, you might wonder where to begin. The Bible is a large collection of books written over many centuries. Some parts tell stories. Others contain poetry, wisdom, prophecy, letters, and teaching. It can feel…
If you have recently begun following Jesus, you may be wondering how to pray. What should you say? Are there certain words you are supposed to use? Should you pray out loud? And how do you know whether God is listening? The good news is that prayer is much simpler than you might imagine. You…