Inspiration: A man was taken to the hospital after being killed in a car crash. The doctor wrote out his death certificate. His wife believed God for the impossible. She had her dead husband put in a car and drove over to a Christian meeting which was over one day’s drive away. At this meeting, … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Does your church skip over scriptures like these? It is up to you to believe. How can you increase your faith to be ready to be used by God to pray for miracles? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. (Matthew 10:8) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, These are commands you have given to us your disciples. Let me not discard … [Read more…]
Inspiration: So many non-Christians I meet divert the issue of asking Jesus into their hearts by saying, “What about the other religions in the World?” This scripture says each of us must give our own account to God on whether we have accepted Jesus, confessing Him as Lord and Savior over every area of our … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Accountability is something that helps the Christian stay on track by making themselves accountable to their prayer partner. How can you encourage accountability among Christians and non-Christians? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. (Romans 14:12) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me never compare myself to another, saying I am doing more or am better than them. I have to … [Read more…]
Inspiration: Keeping God’s Word is not only obeying the Bible but doing what God puts in your heart. A Christian (who has built a University) takes around a pad and pencil everywhere he goes just to be ready to write down what God says to him. By writing it down he does not forget anything, … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How valuable do you think a Word from God is? Do you write down God’s words and the date, and then review them with others before you implement them? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. (1 John 2:5) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me keep your Word in my heart … [Read more…]
Inspiration: Over the years, one learns to take up the cross daily to crucify the desires and lusts of selfishness so that we can live more holy lives. Dying to self(self dignity and self reputation) was the hardest one for me. However, I found when you finally die to what others think of you, you … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How much do you really love God? How much do you really love the pleasures of the world? What matters eternally? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. (Matthew 10:38) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me die to my reputation, my will, my plans, my own life, and pick … [Read more…]
Inspiration: One Bible teacher explained that God allows temptations from the devil to make you strong in that area. Being strong is saying ” NO” in Jesus’ name to that temptation. God always leaves a way to escape temptation but He tests us to see if we love sin more than His laws. The more … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: In what areas do you get tempted in? Have you prayed with your prayer partner to help you in this area? Have you asked God to break you free from the chains of the past? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:13) ( Scripture from … [Read more…]
Inspiration: The power of God to transform lives is evident among my family and relatives. One person I know was a worrier and would give advice before he heard the other person’s point of view. After his conversion to Christ, he is showing signs of being able to follow this scripture, although it takes mental … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: What people do you need to listen to more? What would happen if you walked in their shoes? Would you learn more why they react the way they do? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath (James 1:19) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to be quick to hear and understand, slow to give my opinion, … [Read more…]
Inspiration: The Lord spoke to a man to call his former boss. This man dismissed the thought as his former boss had fired him over a year ago. The Lord spoke again and told him to call. The man said: “Lord, he could be anywhere. He owns seven houses around the world and I only … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How can you learn to be ready at all times to pray with people to receive Jesus? Do you have Christian tracts to share with them? Can your pray with people over the phone? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is. (Mark 13:32-33) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx … [Read more…]
Inspiration: I praise Jesus when I hear of Christian Companies that use the Bible for their business principles. One large restaurant chain is closed on Sundays as the president is a Christian. Another firm has Bible studies during the day for all employees to attend if they desire. The president asks for the whole company … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: If you are a manager, do you treat all your employees fairly? If you are not a manager, do you pray for your manager that he or she will act in a Godly manner? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. (Colossians 4:1) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me pray for employers that they will give their employees that which is … [Read more…]
Inspiration: As I read this scripture, I thought about each fruit with one or more seeds inside it, so that as the practicing Christian brings forth fruit, it multiplies, gets scattered and can produce elsewhere. The fruit provides nourishment for others. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion Questions: Where are you producing fruit for God? Are you producing little or much fruit? How does a natural tree produce more fruit? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. (Luke 6:43) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray all my fruit will be good. Let me continually produce fruit for you … [Read more…]
Inspiration: A man wrote a story of a beggar. This beggar was on the side of the road, cold and hungry. “Please give,” said the beggar and the Christian in passing gave to him. When the Christian went to heaven, Jesus said to him: “I was that beggar asking for food and you opened your … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How are you loving your neighbor? Do you think Jesus appears to people today in different ways? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Let me not be one that sits back … [Read more…]
Inspiration: The Parents of Jesus, Mary and Joseph are a good example of this scripture. Joseph was warned three times in dreams. The first dream was to take Mary to be his wife. The second was to flee into Egypt as Herod was about to kill the infant Jesus, and the third was to settle … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Describe an occasion when you felt God’s leading. (It doesn’t have to be in a dream.) Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. (Psalms 32:8) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for this personal message. This scripture says you will instruct … [Read more…]
Inspiration: Holiness unto God, communion with God and separation from evil people are important to God. Over the years, I have discovered that God releases His power through pure holy vessels (people) that will give Him all the glory. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion Questions: How hungry are you for more of God? How serious do you think holiness is? How do you rely on the Holy Spirit to bring holiness into your life? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: And you shall be holy to Me, for I the Lord am holy, and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be Mine. (Leviticus 20:26) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Many people want to compromise with evil … [Read more…]
Inspiration: It is very important that all people in church leadership are baptized in the Holy Spirit. I have seen church sub groups, such as the praise and worship team or choir, struggle since they do not know how to flow with the Holy Spirit. This scripture shows that God wants to reveal His power … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Do you allow room for the Holy Spirit to lead you or do you rely totally on your own mind or talent? Are you a control freak? How are you led by the Holy Spirit? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. (1 Corinthians 2:5) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Do not let me have faith in people, but in you. Let me never … [Read more…]
Inspiration: In the Old Testament, Joseph was a good example of this scripture. He was sold by his brothers as a slave to Egypt. He was falsely accused and ended up in jail for over two years. However, after he interpreted Pharaoh’s dream, he became second in command of all of Egypt. It was God’s … [Read more…]