Inspiration: An engineer and his wife who are also evangelists, shared that God gives them names and facts about people they have never met when they pray. One time while they were at a gas station, God told them some facts about another customer that was filling his tank at that gas station. They walked … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How do you get your prayer life to the point where you hear God accurately? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say. (Luke 12:12) ( 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 listen to the Holy Spirit so I can be taught what to say in … [Read more…]
Inspiration: People today are ignorant of God’s Word because they do not read the Bible. One of the ten commandments “Do not commit adultery” is broken not only by non Christians, but even by some Christians who say sex before marriage is permissible since they are ignorant of God’s laws. Click On This Link For … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Do you see the importance of reading the Bible daily? How do you let the Bible guide and control your actions and emotions? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. (Psalms 119:11) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I choose to remember and plant your words deep in my heart to think on them, so … [Read more…]
Inspiration: A youth group gave our leader an offering of $500 cash in a sealed envelope but never told him how much it was. When building a church in Mexico, our leader was short of some materials so he went to the big city to buy them. The seller said the materials would cost about … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How does doubt steal your answer to prayer? How do you keep your mind from doubting? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord (James 1:6-7) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for … [Read more…]
Inspiration: “Will there ever be world peace?” was a question that came up at our dinner table and a guest answered: “How can one have peace if one doesn’t have Jesus, the Prince of Peace in one’s heart.” My guest had a good point. Not only is world evangelism needed, but personal peace in one’s … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How are you promoting peace in your family, your neighborhood, your country and other countries? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I want to be a peacemaker of your peace. Let me pray for peace in government leaders and between fighting … [Read more…]
Inspiration: One church leader constantly gives God glory during his services. In one service, I watched a seven year old mentally challenged boy get healed and start talking normally. His parents said their son had never spoken a word in his life. Then this church leader gave the microphone to this boy and asked him … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Are there any ways you rob God of the glory due to Him? How can you give Him more glory? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:31) ( 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 boast of the things I have done myself without acknowledging help from you. Let … [Read more…]
Inspiration: I was falsely accused a few years back by a man and it hurt me because it was a blow to my integrity. Immediately after it happened, I heard God’s voice in my heart say: “Pray for those who persecute you.” At first it was hard to do, but I was obedient to the … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Make a list of the people who have hurt you. Now beside each person, make a plan of action as to how you will love and pray for them. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you (Luke 6:27) ( 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 make excuses, but obey this scripture, do good to those who hate … [Read more…]
Inspiration: Many people argue that there is no such thing as hell. These people have not studied the Bible or else they would not take that position. A Bible teacher shared that hell was created for the devil which is explained in Matthew 25:41. God does not force a person to go to hell. He … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: When people bring up the subject of hell, do you shy away from it or warn them of the seriousness of it, based on this scripture? How can you help people choose their eternal destiny? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. (Matthew 7:19) ( 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 see the seriousness of hell. This scripture is clear that those that are not … [Read more…]
Inspiration: I was not as thankful as I should have been as I took many blessings from God for granted. It was when I was flat on my back one day, looking out the window, I suddenly saw the importance of rejoicing for every day that God gives us regardless of the pain or trials … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: When do you like to rejoice before the Lord? What are some of the things you can thank God for? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalms 118:24) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, Today is a new day and I will rejoice and be glad because you have given … [Read more…]
Inspiration: When I first read this scripture my thought was that sheep were smart enough to follow the shepherd’s voice, but Christians, including myself, don’t even know what the Great Shepherd’s voice sounds like. This gave me new insight into prayer and to be still before God, where I have a pen and paper always … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: Do you hunger to know the Lord’s voice? Have you studied your Bible to verify what you hear is God’s Word? What Bible study group can you join to learn more about God’s voice? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. (John 10:27) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask forgiveness that as your sheep, I have not listened to you the great Shepherd Jesus, nor have … [Read more…]
Inspiration: Some churches have become so blind that they say the Bible is just a history book. They preach from other historians rather than the Word of God and wonder why their congregations are dwindling. The blessed and growing churches are the ones who preach the Bible as God’s Word and give altar calls each … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: One of the strongest church vision/mission statements I have seen is: “Helping people grow in their personal relationship with Jesus.” How can you help your leader with your church’s vision/mission statement? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) ( 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 your Word that you always are the same. Scripture verses never change and people keep getting saved century over century. … [Read more…]
Scripture: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) ( 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 your Word that you always are the same. Scripture verses never change and people keep getting saved century over century. … [Read more…]
Inspiration: Christians who have not seen Jesus are blessed because they have received Jesus by faith and not by sight. One Bible teacher explained that this is the reason why Jesus did not stay on earth and show himself to everyone after His resurrection. Jesus could easily extend Himself to be a giant, taller than … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: How do you identify yourself with the disciples? Are you a doubter like Thomas who needs physical proof? Are you like one of the Marys who ran to the tomb early on Easter Morning? Are you like Peter who was ready to get out of the boat and walk on water? Click On … [Read more…]
Scripture: Jesus said to him, ‘Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’ (John 20:29) ( Scripture from New King James Version. Click on this link for more Bible Versions: http://www.servantsforjesus.org/inspiration.aspx ) Prayer: Heavenly Father, This scripture says that I receive a blessing … [Read more…]
Inspiration: One young lady was always at the altar at the end of every service. She was so hungry for God. Many people thought she went to the altar too much but God blessed her every time, so she was getting more of His blessings. Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Discussion Questions: Some Christians have become complacent. Have you lost your hunger for Jesus? Do you want His presence in your life? How do you restore the passion for God in your life? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. (Matthew 5:6) ( 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 be too lazy or bored to read your Word. Teach me to hunger and thirst … [Read more…]
Inspiration: I have made the mistake of criticizing people, and in doing so, verified that this scripture is true, since my criticism came back to slap me in the face. If you criticize, your words will come right back to you in the same area in your life. I learned that this can help me … [Read more…]
Discussion Questions: What things do people do that make you upset? Analyze your own actions and words. Do you act in a manner that is the same from their point of view? Click On This Link For More Information: http://www.servantsforjesuschrist.org .
Scripture: Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. (Matthew 7:1-2) ( 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 … [Read more…]