No Christian can get through a single day without the need to confess sins. That’s why Jesus washed the disciples’ dusty feet: to prove we need daily cleansing. Let’s cover some pra…

Pause to ponder the mystery of a man whose heart was so black that he could look Jesus in the eye and still betray Him to His enemies. Is it possible that you or I could be so near, and yet be so far…

It’s good to pause the race of life long enough to examine our heart and find out what really motivates us. Judas shows us how far away we can fall from Christ, even though, to all observers, w…

Anxiety can slow us all down in the race of life. But anxiety is something Jesus said we can leave by the side of the road. Are you fearful about the future? If you’re beset by anxiety, join us…

Believers in Christ can be sure that heaven is a real place because of the biblical testimony. That reality is a great antidote for the crushing weight of anxiety we sometimes feel. Are you weighed d…

In His famous Upper Room Discourse, Jesus said that those who would believe in Him would do greater works than He did. At first glance, that appears impossible. What works could be greater than His? …

In the Upper Room Discourse, Jesus seems to say that whatever we request, we can have. What are the conditions for answered prayer? Is it all tied to how fully we believe? In this message we examine …

Running the race of life takes strength. And the strength we need is more than natural energy. Jesus knew we would need supernatural strength, and He promised to send the person of the Holy Spirit to…

We need help to run the race of life and carry out the ministry God has for us. Our task requires spiritual power, and that power comes from the Holy Spirit who was promised to all who believe in Jes…

Running the hectic race of life is a lot easier when we have peace within our souls. Peace is elusive in a world ever more hostile to Christ. But Jesus gives His peace to those who believe in Him.

When life’s race gets tough, inner peace is what you need. Whether you have health issues, broken relationships, or face an uncertain financial future, the peace Jesus offers is promised to all…

As we run the race of life, Jesus wants us to know where enduring power comes from. His disciples were common people of the land, and they understood a word picture about fruit. In this message we le…

Believers bear fruit in life’s race by abiding in Jesus, the Vine. The resulting fruit is sweet to the Father, who tends His garden carefully to maximize the harvest. So, how much fruit are we …

Perhaps you’ve made many friends along life’s road. Jesus told us how true love is manifested—that a man lay down his life for his friends. Is this the kind of love manifested in ou…

Close friendship is a great blessing. You feel safe, knowing that what you say will be kept in confidence. In this message, we learn from the Upper Room on being such a friend, and, on finding such a…

We run life’s race through a thicket of naysayers and outright enemies. In fact, Jesus said that believers would be hated by the world. How should we respond when we’re attacked for just …

We can’t expect to always run a smooth race of life when confronted by persecution. In this message we hear Christ’s instructions about how to handle hatred and misunderstanding when it c…

Runners need power to win a race, and we need power to be effective witnesses for Christ. How can we witness with absolute confidence? In this message we learn from Jesus about the power of the indwe…

When we speak a word of witness for Christ, we can know that some are ready to believe. That’s because the Holy Spirit works in the hearts of those the Father is drawing to Himself.

When we can’t control our circumstances, we often feel helpless. The disciples felt that way when Jesus said He was going to the cross. How He encouraged them is how He encourages us. It all ha…

Jesus knew that the disciples would be tested in ways they could not imagine after He went to the cross. That’s why He spent His final night explaining to them what would happen. In this messag…

Years ago, people could see a big difference between the world and the church. Now, many of us attend the same movies, listen to the same music, and pursue the world’s version of “the goo…