Most people set their priorities in selfish ways. It’s unusual when people give others first place. But in ancient Thessalonica, a desire to serve others was evident. Paul commended this church…

When you become part of a serving church, you find yourself giving not only of your time, but also of yourself. Deep bonds are forged as we strengthen each other in times of need. In this message we …

Servants continue to serve others even when those they serve don’t appreciate it. They know that God watches their service and is pleased. In this message we learn that a serving church is a ch…

It’s not always popular to be seen taking a stand. But when God comes in unusual power to a church, we often see courage and resolve that was not there before. In this message we learn how the …

Taking a stand as a church includes helping those who are going through trials. It’s a proactive lifestyle that seeks the best for everyone we encounter, drawing each day from God’s store…

Taking a stand for what’s right means going against the prevailing tide. To do this, we need strength from God—a strength that comes from developing a life of prayer. The Apostle Paul mod…

In one sense, we have way too many options to fill our time. A thousand voices demand our attention via radio, TV, movies, and the internet. But developing godly character requires developing our inn…

Living a holy life means separating yourself from all that is impure, seeking to walk in love toward God and our neighbors. We live in this way to please God, who commands that we be holy even as He …

There are laws at work in the spiritual universe—laws that can neither be debated, nor circumvented. We may claim freedom from the law as believers, thinking we can do as we please. But God has…

The Christian knows that this present world is not his final home. In First Thessalonians we learn of the glorious return of Jesus to set right all that is wrong, and to take His followers to be with…

The people of God are to walk in the light, and not hide in the darkness. God’s people know that Christ is returning, and they live accordingly. In this message we are encouraged to await the c…

Some people are early risers, who do their best work in the morning. Others are night owls, who prefer to sleep in and stay up late. The Bible also talks about people of the day and of the night, but…

We know that God is always with His people, as He’s promised to be. But there are also times of His special presence in power. These are known as times of revival, when new life comes to the ch…

When God’s people pray, He sometimes sends seasons of revival. This happened in Chicago long ago, and the awakening it caused even drew the attention of the media. In this message we learn more…

The city of Chicago felt the mighty wind of the Spirit during the days of D.L. Moody, the founder of The Moody Church. We’re learning about those special times when God comes to church, and in …

The Mount of Olives sight was unforgettable: Jesus rose into the sky and out of sight. His ascension marked the beginning of a new ministry: interceding for His people at God’s right hand. In t…

For 40 days the resurrected Jesus walked the roads of Israel. But then the time came for His ascension into heaven. Angels attended as Jesus rose into the air until the clouds took him out of sight. …

In Israel, you can stand on the very mount from which Jesus Christ ascended to His Father in heaven. Prophecies foretell his return to that very Mount of Olives to set up his kingdom. In this message…

The Bible tells us about God and His purposes. But not everything is crystal clear. There are mysteries we will not understand in this life. Even though God is mysterious, we seek to know Him accordi…

Psalm 90 is an explosion of praise to the God Who always was and always will be. Moses wrote, “From everlasting to everlasting you are God.” The eternal Lord created everything: time, mat…

In Psalm 90, Moses wrote, “From everlasting to everlasting you are God.” He compares God’s eternality to our short spans of life, reminding us to “number our days that we may …

God knows that believers cannot fully comprehend His eternality. The eternal God, according to His grace, watches over us during our brief spans of life. Psalm 90 tells about His provision, helping u…