Jan 31
2019
Parcheesi, Exorcisms, and the Label Makers
Jesus tells the demons to be quiet even though they're speaking truthfully about who he is.
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Who Do You Think You Are?
Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God (Acts 19:8).
Keep ReadingBoldly and Confidently
And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. But when some became stubborn and continued in unbelief, speaking evil of the Way before the congregation, he withdrew from them and took the disciples with him, reasoning daily in the hall of Tyrannus. This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks (Acts 19:8-10).
Keep ReadingSame Authority, Different Venue
But some of them [listening to Paul] became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. Acts 19:9
Keep ReadingWarning! And Wonderful!
Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?” Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding (Acts 19:13-16).
Keep ReadingJesus heals and touches people to make them well!
Jan 29
2019
What's On the Other Side of Healing
Healing isn't just for us. It's for us to be a blessing to others.
Jan 28
2019
Wait: Peter's Married?!?
Peter's married--he's normal! That means the ways that Jesus intersect his life has something to teach us about how he might want to intersect ours.
Jan 25
2019
Worship & Witness: The Natural Next Step
When we experience Jesus's power and authority in our lives, there's a response of worship and witness that are natural. We need to share it.
Jan 24
2019
Joy to the World (Eleven Months Early)
Jesus is the re-humanizing agent in a world full of darkness and corruption and pain
Jan 23
2019
Hope That Overcomes Darkness
The demons are afraid of Jesus--so we have hope for our own battles against darkness.
Jan 22
2019
A Little Something About Demons
A quick look at demons in the Gospels
Jan 21
2019
Overcoming Our Authority Issues
Good news: Jesus is the authority we can trust and we were made for.
Jan 18
2019
Jesus v. ________ For Your Heart
Self-righteousness is one of the biggest competitors for your heart.