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#1,527: How to Resist Temptation Jun 24, 2026

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Can I encourage you today with a powerful truth? The same power of the Holy Spirit that enabled Jesus to resist temptation lives in you. Christ was tempted, so you will be tempted. Jesus overcame temptation, and so can you.

Main Points:
1. Satan’s attacks are not random, nor are they generic. They are specific attacks against your soul. Satan goes after your most vulnerable spot. Your enemy knows exactly what buttons to push in your life.

2. No weapon formed against you has to prosper. No weapon of the enemy, no attack by Satan, and his demonic force has to win against you.

3. You are not powerless against temptation. As a Christian, the Holy Spirit resides within you. As you rely on Him, He will provide you a way of escape.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Isaiah 54:17 - “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.”

1 Corinthians 10:13 - “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

James 4:7 - “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Matthew 26:41 - “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

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#1,526: Our Struggle with Anxiety Jun 23, 2026

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Anxiety is a false prophet - It offers false solutions, makes false promises, and offers false predictions. Anxiety leaves us with an open-ended question…what if?

Main Points:
1. If you have battled anxiety. You are not alone. We all struggle from time to time, whether as a way of life or due to particular circumstances beyond our control. It brings about physical reactions like shaking, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, sweating, frustration, and anger. Even depression can be linked to a series of anxieties we experience in life.

2. Paul is saying that when you take your burdens, your concerns, and even your anxious thoughts to the Lord, he replaces your worries with something much greater: peace that passes all human understanding. And he says this peace of God will guard your heart and mind.

3. When your heart is anxious, turn to Jesus, who can calm any fear.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” (Psalm 139:23)

2 Timothy 1:7 - “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Luke 12:22 - “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life…”

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#1,525: We Cannot Stop Growing Jun 22, 2026

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There is no place to stop, plateau, or think we have arrived in our spiritual lives. We are never to stop growing. There is always more we can learn, more we can experience, more steps of faith to take, and more character to be developed.

Main Points:
1. There are people who once served God. They were faithful to the Lord. They loved God, but today they have abandoned their faith. Somewhere along the way, life became difficult, and they became discouraged. They walked away from their faith in God.

2. Let me encourage you today. As Christians, we cannot stop growing. He cannot stop engaging with the Lord and the church. We cannot become stagnant.

3. There can be no looking back. There can be no hesitation. We must determine in our hearts that we will follow Christ. We must pursue Christ-likeness. Through the Holy Spirit that lives within us, let's continue to develop the character of Jesus in our lives.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

2 Timothy 4:7 - “I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.”
Philippians 3:12 - “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.”

Philippians 3:13-14 - “…one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

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#1,524: Trusting God's Will for Tomorrow Jun 19, 2026

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As Christians, we put the future in God’s hands. We cannot predict the future. We don’t know what will happen tomorrow. Many will choose to worry about the future, but instead, we can choose to trust our Heavenly Father. We trust His will, His plan, and His purpose for our lives.

Main Points:
1. Tomorrow is on our minds. It’s likely you are thinking about the future as it relates to your family, your health, your finances, your retirement, your work, and your ministry. What does tomorrow hold? What will the future be like?

2. Planning our future gives us a sense of comfort and control. It’s not wrong for us to plan and prepare for tomorrow, but we cannot leave God out of our planning. Why? Because He is the only one who truly knows what tomorrow brings.

3. As we look to tomorrow and our future, let’s be quick to consult God and ask Him to show us His will. Ask Him to lead, guide, and direct your steps. Pray and ask the Lord to show you His will concerning every aspect of your life. Let’s return to the verbiage of believers in a previous generation and say, “if it is the Lord’s will."

Today’s Scripture Verses:

James 4:13-16 - “Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil.”

Proverbs 27:1 - “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.”

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#1,523: The Night is Temporary Jun 18, 2026

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Like David, we too face moments of pain, suffering, and sorrow that seem to linger like the darkness of the night. Yet, the promise lies in the certainty that these hardships are temporary, and brighter days will eventually dawn.

Main Points:
1. Everyone has “night seasons” in their lives. These are the times when all we can see are storm clouds on the horizon. The night season is when life seems dark and bleak, and we don’t know what tomorrow holds. We don’t know when the dawn will break.

2. The ability to praise God in our night seasons is the result of true faith. It's easy to praise and celebrate God's goodness when life is smooth sailing, but the real test of faith comes in the midst of challenges.

3. The night season refines us and tests our faith, much like gold is purified in fire. It brings to reality those things we only knew by faith. It turns theory into fact. We experience God in ways we never had before. In the darkest moments, we discover the depth of God's presence and mercy. These are the times when our reliance on God grows.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Psalm 30:5 - “…weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
Revelation 21:3-4 - “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

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#1,522: This is Your Calling Jun 17, 2026

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As Christians, we have been given a mission. Jesus gave us guiding instructions on how we are to live and what we are to do. But I wonder if we have come to believe the mission to make disciples is for others, and not for us.

Main Points:
1. Today it seems as if maybe we have forgotten our mission. Those who follow Christ, those who have been saved and forgiven have received a mission from their savior. We are told to “go and make disciples.” Have we forgotten this is our calling? Have we forgotten this is our individual responsibility?

2. Obedience to Christ’s command to make disciples is fulfilled not through church programs, but as individuals invest their lives into others. It’s people who reach people for Christ. We then spend time with them to help them grow and become disciples, who would then make other disciples.

3. Jesus said we are to “make disciples.” This means we must take the initiative to do something. We must speak up. We must invest our lives in building relationships with those who don’t know Jesus. We must give our time to share Christ and to help them grow into disciples.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Matthew 28:19-20 - “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Acts 1:8 - "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

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#1,521: When Faith Becomes a Struggle Jun 16, 2026

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Do you ever struggle to keep the faith? We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Those days, weeks, and months where it seems like we are hanging onto the rope of faith and we are at the last knot? Haven’t you been there? I know I have.

Main Points:
1. It’s in those moments that I have to go back to God’s Word. This is where my faith is strengthened. I have to be reminded often of who God is, what he has already done, and what he has promised to do.

2. We can identify with the father in this story. We want to believe, but sometimes faith is a struggle. When you have been through so much, when you are weary, and when it seems like options are few, it can be hard to believe.

3. f you are struggling to believe, cry out to Jesus… “I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief.” Once again trust our great God to meet you in your time of difficulty and to give you the faith you need.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Romans 10:17 - “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

Mark 9:22-27 - “But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.“ ‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up.”

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#1,520: Running Away from God? Jun 15, 2026

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This is a story of Jonah is about obedience. It’s about someone who loves God, someone who has been used by God in great ways, and someone who wants to serve God with all of his heart. It’s a story about a man who hears from God. But the big point of this story is that it’s a man who doesn’t want to do what God is asking him to do. Instead, he runs away.

Main Points:
1. The Old Testament story challenges us because there is a little of Jonah in us too. We are sometimes conflicted. We can struggle with some of the things God says. We read His Word and He asks certain things of us and we don’t always like what we read.

2. Jonah is called by many the “reluctant prophet.” I think that’s an appropriate nickname. But we can’t be too harsh on Jonah because we too are often reluctant to obey God. Sometimes, we too would like to get on a ship and go the other way instead of obeying Him.

3. There are so many things God will say to us as we follow him. He is shaping us. He is molding us. He is making us more like Jesus. He is deepening and maturing our faith but it requires obedience. It requires us to be willing and to cooperate with his Word.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Jonah 1:1-3 - “The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.”

Psalm 139:7-8 - “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.”

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#1,519: With God There is Hope Jun 12, 2026

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The hopeless can begin to experience hope when they turn their attention back to God. We choose to believe before our situation changes. Anyone can believe in God after He works a miracle, but faith is to be exercised before the prayer is answered.

Main Points:
1. Have you ever felt hopeless? As you looked at your options and considered the future, there seemed to be no hope. It’s a terrible emotion to feel and experience.

2. It sounds overly simplistic, but with God, there is always hope. Ultimately, for the believer, we have the promise of eternal life. This life is not all there is. We will spend forever in the glory and majesty of our Savior. But while this promise awaits us, life here on earth can be difficult. It can feel as if we can’t take it anymore. We feel hopeless.

3. Hope is the reservoir from which we draw the strength to keep going. Hope is what clears your head and keeps your eyes focused on the right things when trials weigh upon your soul. It is biblical hope that makes the difference.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Psalm 25:3 - “No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame…”

2 Corinthians 4:18 - “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

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#1,518: Courageous Faith Jun 11, 2026

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Faith requires courage. Faith is not something that we hold in our hearts and minds. True faith is something that is lived out. Faith calls us to action and this requires courage.

Main Points:
1. God’s desire is for you and me to demonstrate courageous faith? Anyone can have a timid or fearful faith. Anyone can have faith in isolation. But will we live our faith out loud and in public? Will we be courageous?

2. Our current culture has convinced many Christians to keep their faith in Christ personal and quiet. We’ve been told it is rude, unkind, and obnoxious to tell others what about your Christian faith. We must recognize this is a tactic of Satan to silence the witness of Christians about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Remember, God has given us good news to share.

3. Pray and ask God where you can demonstrate courageous faith in your life today.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Acts 1:8 - “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Psalm 27:14 - “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”

Joshua 1:9 - “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Luke 9:26 - “If anyone is ashamed of me and my message, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in his glory and in the glory of the Father and the holy angels.”

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