Maturing in Christ
Maturing in Christ is a daily Christian devotional podcast aimed at helping believers grow in their faith. Each episode offers spiritual teaching and encouragement for those seeking to mature in their walk with Christ. The content is designed to be a practical guide for Christian living, focusing on personal transformation and deeper relationship with God.
Episodes
Faith without works is dead - Hebrews 11:1-12 NKJV & James 2:14-26 NKJV
Hebrews 11:1-6 New King James Version
11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.
4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, throug
A New and Living Way - Hebrews 10:16-25 KNJV & NLT
Hebrews 10:19-25 New King James Version
19 Therefore, brethren, having boldnessto enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and having a High Priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bod
The Eternal Priesthood of Jesus Christ - Hebrews 5:1-11 NKJV & Hebrews 7:1-13 NKJV
Hebrews 7:1-3 New King James Version
7 For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, 2 to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated “king of righteousness,” and then also king of Salem, meaning “king of peace,” 3 without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neithe
Overcoming a grasshopper mentality - Hebrews 3:7-19 NKJV & Numbers 13:26-33 NKJV
Hebrews 3:12-15 New King James Version
12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; 13 but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end, 15 while it i
Beware the Rebellion - Hebrews 3-4 NKJV
Hebrews 3:12-15 New King James Version
12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; 13 but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end, 15 while it i
The Superiority of Jesus Christ - Hebrews 1:1-14 NKJV
Hebrews 1:1-4 New King James Version
1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His powe
Walking in the revelation of Jesus Christ - Ephesians 5:1-20 NLT & John 1:1-9 NLT
Ephesians 5:8-13 New King James Version
8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of those t
Walk Worthy of your Calling (Part 2) - Ephesians 4:1-6 NKJV & NLT
Ephesians 4:1-6 New King James Version
4 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, 2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, 3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your c
The Power and the Purpose of Oneness - Ephesians 2:11-22 NIV
Ephesians 2:11-13 New International Version
11 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope an
The Power of One - Ephesians 2:8-22 NKJV
Ephesians 2:14-18 New King James Version
14 For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation, 15 having abolished in His flesh the enmity, that is, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, so as to create in Himself one new man from the two, thus making peace, 16 and that He might reconcile them both to God in one body through t
Walking in the Wisdom and Revelation of Christ - Colossians 3:1-17 NKJV & Ephesians 5:15-21 NIV
Colossians 3:1-4 New King James Version
3 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
Warning against Deception - Colossians 2:1-10 NKJV & 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 NLT
Colossians 2:4-8 New King James Version
4 Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. 5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, a
Lessons to learn from Ephesus (Part 2) - Acts 19:21-41 NKJV
Acts 19:23-27 New King James Version
23 And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way. 24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, brought no small profit to the craftsmen. 25 He called them together with the workers of similar occupation, and said: “Men, you know that we have our prosperity by this trade. 26 Moreover you see an
Lessons to learn from Ephesus - Acts 19:1-10NKJV
Acts 19:1-7 New King James Version
19 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?”
So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.”
3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptiz
Further understanding the ministry of the Holy Spirit - Acts 16:1-24 NKJV
Acts 16:6-9 New King James Version
6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. 8 So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood an
Rediscovering the ministry of the Holy Spirit - Acts 13:1-12 NIV
Acts 13:1-8 New International Version
13 1 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 So after they
The Time of the Gentiles - Acts 10 NKJV & Acts 8:26-29 NJKV
Acts 10:44-48 New King James Version
44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. 45 And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.
Then Peter answered, 47
Give Glory to God - Acts 12:20-24 NKJV & Numbers 20
Acts 12:22-24 New Living Translation
22 The people gave him a great ovation, shouting, “It’s the voice of a god, not of a man!”
23 Instantly, an angel of the Lord struck Herod with a sickness, because he accepted the people’s worship instead of giving the glory to God. So he was consumed with worms and died.
24 Meanwhile, the word of God continued to spread, and there were many new believ
From Scattering to Confrontation - Acts 8:1-17 NKJV, Matthew 16:16-19 NKJV and John 1:1-5 NKJV
Acts 8:9-13 New King James Version
9 But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, 10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the great power of God.” 11 And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his sorceries for a long
The Book of Acts - Acts 2:40-47 NKJV
Acts 4:8-12 New King James Version
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: 9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, 10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from
From Impartation to Application - Acts 1:9-26 NJKV
Acts 1:9-11 New King James Version
9 Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, 11 who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you int
Unfinished Business (Part 4) Acts 1:1-8 NKJV & Luke 24:36-43 NKJV
Luke 24:36-43 New King James Version
36 Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you.” 37 But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed they had seen a spirit. 38 And He said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Handle Me and see, for a
Unfinished Business (Part 3) - Mark 16:9-20 NKJV
Mark 16:9-13 New King James Version
9 Now when He rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven demons. 10 She went and told those who had been with Him, as they mourned and wept. 11 And when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.
12 After that, He appeared in another form to two of them as
Unfinished Business - Acts 1:1-8 NKJV & Luke 24:13-53 NKJV
Acts 1:1-8 New King James Version
1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, 3 to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and spea
Whatever He says to you, do it!! John 2:1-12 NKJV, Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV & Romans
John 2:1-5 New King James Version
2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.”
4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.”
5 His mother
Whatever he says, do it! - John 2:1-12 NKJV
John 2:1-5 New King James Version
2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.”
4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.”
5 His mother
From Implementation to Glorification - John 15:5-8 NKJV & Matthew 5:13-16 NKJV
John 15:5-8 New King James Version
5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire,
From Revelation to Implementation - James 1:19-25 NIV & John 1:1-5,14 NKJV
James 1:22-25 New International Version
22 Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom
Consumed by the Calling (Part 2) - Acts 21:1-14 NKJV & Matthew 16:24-28 NKJV
Acts 21:10-14 New King James Version
10 And as we stayed many days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11 When he had come to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own hands and feet, and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’
12 Now when we heard these things, both
Consumed by the Calling - John 4:27-38 NKJV & NLT John 17:1-8 NKJV
John 4:34-38 New Living Translation
34 Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work. 35 You know the saying, ‘Four months between planting and harvest.’ But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest. 36 The harvesters are paid good wages, and the fruit they harvest is people brought to eterna
The Blessings of Discipleship - Luke 6:12-12 NKJV
Luke 6:12-16 New King James Version
12 Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray and continued all night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles: 14 Simon, whom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; 15 Matthew and T
How to recover from burnout after a fast
1 Kings 13:7 New King James Version
7 Then the king said to the man of God, “Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.”
Hold fast to what you have received - Titus 3:8-11 NKJV & 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
Titus 3:8-11 New King James Version
8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
9 But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. 10 Reject a divisive man afte
How to maintain what we have obtained (Part2) - Philippians 1:9-11 NLT
Philippians 1:9-11 New Living Translation
9 I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. 10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. 11 May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in
Ephesians 5:15-21 NKJV & AMP
Ephesians 5:15-21 Amplified Bible
15 Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people], 16 making the very most of your time [on earth, recognizing and taking advantage of each opportunity and using it with wisdom and diligence], becaus
Trust what's inside of you (Part 2) - 1 John 4:7-14, 20-21 NKJV
1 John 4:20-21 New King James Version
20 If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? 21 And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.
Trust what's inside of you - 1 John 2:3-11, 18-27 NKJV
1 John 2:3-6 New King James Version
3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. 6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He wal
Understanding Spiritual Discernment - 1 John 4:1-6 NIV & Malachi 3:16-18 NKJV
1 John 4:1-6 New International Version
4 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not
The Sacrifices of becoming Holy - Mark 10:17-22 NKJV
Mark 10:17-22 New King James Version
17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”
18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. 19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false w
What is Sanctification? I Thessalonians 4:1-8 NIV
1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 New International Version
3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, 5 not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God; 6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. The Lo
I am undone - Isaiah 6:1-13 NKJV
Isaiah 6:5 New King James Version
5 So I said:
“Woe is me, for I am undone!
Because I am a man of unclean lips,
And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips;
For my eyes have seen the King,
The Lord of hosts.”
What to expect from a worship experience - Isaiah 6:1-13 NKJV
Isaiah 6:5-8 New King James Version
5 So I said:
“Woe is me, for I am undone!
Because I am a man of unclean lips,
And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips;
For my eyes have seen the King,
The Lord of hosts.”
6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. 7 And he touched my mouth with it, and said:
“Be
How do we increase our worship experience? - Psalm 95:1-7 NKJV
Psalm 95:6-7 New King James Version
6 Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.
7 For He is our God,
And we are the people of His pasture,
And the sheep of His hand.
Benefits of Biblical Submission - Philippians 2:5-11 NKJV
Philippians 2:9-11 New King James Version
9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Rediscovering Biblical Submission - Philippians 2:5-11 NIV & John 5:16-23 NKJV
John 5:19-23 New King James Version
19 Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. 20 For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel. 21 For as th
Understanding Biblical Submission - Philippians 2:5-11 NKJV
Philippians 2:5-11 New King James Version
5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death
3 Keys to overcoming distractions - Matthew 6:5-6 NKJV
Matthew 6:5-6 New King James Version
5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and
Are you doing a Great Work? - Nehemiah 6:1-4 NKJV
Nehemiah 6:1-4 New King James Version
6 Now it happened when Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall, and that there were no breaks left in it (though at that time I had not hung the doors in the gates), 2 that Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, “Come, let us meet together among the villages in the plain of Ono.” But they tho
What is true biblical repentance? - Psalm 119:57-60 NLT
Psalm 119:57-60 New Living Translation
57 Lord, you are mine!
I promise to obey your words!
58 With all my heart I want your blessings.
Be merciful as you promised.
59 I pondered the direction of my life,
and I turned to follow your laws.
60 I will hurry, without delay,
to obey your commands.
3 Keys to maximizing a season of consecration - 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 NLT
2 Corinthians 7:8-10 New Living Translation
8 I am not sorry that I sent that severe letter to you, though I was sorry at first, for I know it was painful to you for a little while. 9 Now I am glad I sent it, not because it hurt you, but because the pain caused you to repent and change your ways. It was the kind of sorrow God wants his people to have, so you were not harmed by us in any w
Take up the Press - Philippians 3:7-16 NKJV & Colossians 4:16-17 NKJV
Philippians 3:12-16 The Message
12-14 I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m not
What to expect during and after a Fast - Luke 4:1-15, 31-37 NKJV
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 New Living Translation
24 Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! 25 All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. 26 So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. 27 I discipline my body like an athlete, tr
The Blessings found in His Presence - Psalm 73:1-28 NLT
Psalm 73:17-20 New Living Translation
17 Then I went into your sanctuary, O God,
and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.
18 Truly, you put them on a slippery path
and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.
19 In an instant they are destroyed,
completely swept away by terrors.
20 When you arise, O Lord,
you will laugh at their silly ideas
as a per
In the Presence of God - Psalm 73:1-28 NLT
Psalm 73:15-18 New Living Translation
15 If I had really spoken this way to others,
I would have been a traitor to your people.
16 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper.
But what a difficult task it is!
17 Then I went into your sanctuary, O God,
and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.
18 Truly, you put them on a slippery path
and send them sliding ov
The benefits of fasting and prayer - Genesis 3:1-7 NIV
Genesis 3:1-7 New International Version
3 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?”
2 The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, 3 but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garde
Five Keys to effective fasting and prayer - Romans 12: 9-12 NIV
Romans 12:9-12 New International Version
9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Proper use of Spiritual Gifts - John 15:4-5 NKJV & Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJV
John 15:4-5 New King James Version
4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
Six requirements for developing your spiritual gifts - John 15:4-5 NKJV
John 15:4-5 New King James Version
4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
Spiritual Stewardship - Matthew 25:14-30 NKJV & 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT
Matthew 25:20-21 New King James Version
20 “So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.’ 21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord
The Fullness of Spiritual Gifts - 1 Peter 4:7-11 NIV & NLT
1 Peter 4:7-11 New Living Translation
7 The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. 8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.
10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts.
5 Things that will eventually cause dormant spiritual gifts - John 15:1-8 NKJV
John 15:1-8 New King James Version
15 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in
The Power of Edification - 1 Corinthians 14:1-12 NKJV
1 Corinthians 14:8-12 New King James Version
8 For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle? 9 So likewise you, unless you utter by the tongue words easy to understand, how will it be known what is spoken? For you will be speaking into the air. 10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of languages in the world, and none of them is without significance. 11 Therefo
The Poison of Offense - 2 Corinthians 6:3-13 NLT
2 Corinthians 6:3-8 New Living Translation
3 We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry. 4 In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind. 5 We have been beaten, been put in prison, faced angry mobs, worked to exhaustion, endured sleeples
Serve Well - Romans 12:3-13 NLT & 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 NKJV
Romans 12:6-11 New Living Translation
6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously.
Understanding Spiritual Gifts (Part Two) - Romans 12:3-13 NLT
Romans 12:6-8 New Living Translation
6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So, if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously.
Understanding Spiritual Gifts - 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 NKJV & Mark 10:42-45 NKJV
1 Corinthians 12:4-11 New King James Version
4 There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: 8 for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to
The Essentials for Excelling in Christ- Colossians 2:4-10 NKJV & Matthew 6:5-6 NKJV
Colossians 2:8-10 New King James Version
8 Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.
Essentials for excelling in Christ - Ephesians 4:17-24 NKJV & NLT
Ephesians 4:21-24 New Living Translation
21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.
Stand Firm in Christ - Acts 2:36-47 NKJV & 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 NIV
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 New International Version
2 And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. 4 My message and my preaching w
I must get to Troas - Acts 16:6-10 NKJV & Romans 8:12-17 NLT
Acts 16:6-10 New King James Version
6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. 8 So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood a
What does the current church look like? - John 14:12-18 NKJV & Mark 16:14-20
Mark 16:14-20 New King James Version
14 Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe wi
The Importance of Pentecost - Acts 2:1-13 NKJV
Acts 2:1-4 New King James Version
2 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
Unfinished Business - Acts 1:1-8 NKJV & Luke 24:13-27 NKJV
Acts 1:1-8 New King James Version
1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, 3 to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and spea
The Post Resurrection Ministry of Jesus Christ - Acts 1:1-11 NKJV & Mark 16:9-20 NKJV
Mark 16:9-13 New King James Version
9 Now when He rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven demons. 10 She went and told those who had been with Him, as they mourned and wept. 11 And when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.
12 After that, He appeared in another form to two of them as
Blessings of a Christ Centered Life - Deuteronomy 6:1-9 NKJV & Psalm 145: 1-7 & 10-13 NKJV
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 New King James Version
4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
6 “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the
The Importance of Maintain a Christ Centered Ministry - Matthew 16:15-23 NKJV
Matthew 16:17-20 New King James Version
17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, an
Understanding the Perfect Plan of God - Genesis 50:15-23 NKJV & Romans 8:28 NKJV; NLT & VOICE
Genesis 50:19-21 New King James Version
19 Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? 20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. 21 Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
Don't Miss a Great Opportunity - James 1:1-8 NJKV & NLT
James 1:2-8 New Living Translation
2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and
Don't Despise the Process - 1 Samuel 16:3-14 NKJV
1 Samuel 16:11-13 New King James Version
11 And Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all the young men here?” Then he said, “There remains yet the youngest, and there he is, keeping the sheep.”
And Samuel said to Jesse, “Send and bring him. For we will not sit down till he comes here.” 12 So he sent and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, with bright eyes, and good-looking. And the Lord said, “Arise,
2 Samuel 5:1-12 NKJV & Ephesians 3:30-21 NKJV
2 Samuel 5:9-10 New King James Version
9 Then David dwelt in the stronghold and called it the City of David. And David built all around from the Millo and inward. 10 So David went on and became great, and the Lord God of hosts was with him.
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