Doers of the Word are Gospel-centered. James 1:19-21, 1 Peter 1:23-25 Doers of the Word understand freedom and blessing are found in obedience. James 1:22-25, John 8:31-32, 1 Peter 4:13-14 Doers of the Word operate with the character, words, and actions of Christ. James 1:26-27 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to …

توسط Steve Cole

Ref: SN3604توسط Damian Kyle

Believers are called to “grow through”, not “get through” trials. James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3 To grow through trials, we must confidently seek the wisdom of God through His Word and prayer. James 1:5-8, Romans 8:32, Psalm 19:7, Colossians 3:16 The pain of trials is temporary, the joy of heaven is eternal. James 1:12,17-18, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Roman…

Lessons from the Life of James Living in close proximity to Jesus does not guarantee you’re actually a follower of Jesus. Matthew 13:55, Mark 3:20-21, John 7:5 When someone experiences and trusts in the resurrected Jesus Christ, they are eternally transformed. 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Acts 1:14, Galatians 2:9 There’s no greater title/role to be known …

Opportunity: Discover and define the opportunity. Alignment: Does this new opportunity align with what you are called to do? Process (Systems): How will we engage in the opportunity? Execute: Engage in the opportunity. Evaluate: Assess progress or lack thereof. Review: Make needed adjustments Submitting to God and to each other is hard. By nature, …

توسط Steve Cole

Ref: SN3603توسط Damian Kyle

Ephesians 5:7-8a Every person used to live in darkness. This is the doctrine called Original Sin. We don’t become alienated from God because of our sins. We are born as sinners in need of a Savior (Eph. 2:1-3). Paul refers to our state before Jesus as a state of darkness. In our darkness, we are confused (Job 5:14), live in spiritual ignorance (Joh…

توسط Steve Cole

Ref: SN3602توسط Damian Kyle

Read God’s Word Every Day You cannot imitate someone you don’t know. You must read God’s Word and learn who He is, who you are, and why he put you on this earth. God’s Word addresses the areas we are following short and shows us how to get back on track. You have to read God’s Word every day if you are going to grow in your relationship with God. S…

توسط Matt Kohen

Ref: SN3601توسط Damian Kyle

In a “new self” church, believers speak truth in love. Ephesians 4:15,25, Colossians 3:9-10 In a “new self” church, believers address anger, they don’t harbor it. Ephesians 4:26-27, Matthew 5:21-22 In a “new self” church, every believer contributes with their time/talents/treasures. Ephesians 4:28 In a “new self” church, believers graciously build …

OLD SELF SIN LIES LOST EVIL DEATH Ephesians 4:17-19, Mark 3:5 NEW SELF CHRIST TRUTH SAVED HOLY LIFE Ephesians 4:20-24, John 14:6, Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17,21, Romans 12:2, Philippians 2:12-13, Isaiah 61:3 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do y…

توسط Matt Kohnen

Ref: SN3600توسط Damian Kyle

Every believer is a gracious gift of Christ to His Church. Ephesians 4:6-17, Ephesians 3:7, Ephesians 2:8-10 Every believer is called to use their God-given gifts to serve Christ’s Church. Ephesians 4:12-16, 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12:5-6 Every believer directly inhibits or enhances the spiritual maturity of their church. Ephesians 4:12-16 Visit bible…

توسط Steve Cole

Ref: SN3599توسط Damian Kyle

The Trinity is an essential part of these essentials. · The one body is empowered by the Spirit who guarantees our hope. · The one body is united to Jesus by one act of faith and identified by the Spirit’s baptism. · The one body is under the one God, our Father who rules supreme over all believers, who works through all believers, and who resides …

توسط Steve Cole

Ref: SN3598توسط Damian Kyle

The Bible Chapel’s calling is not to create unity, it’s to maintain and guard our God-given unity. Ephesians 4:1-3, Philippians 1:27 We maintain and guard our unity by daily humbling ourselves before God and one another. Ephesians 4:2, Philippians 2:8, Philippians 2:3-5 We maintain and guard our unity by addressing one another always with gentlenes…

توسط Steve Cole

Ref: SN3597توسط Damian Kyle

Truths to Consider: · Are you involved in any compromising partnerships and/or friendships? · Are you involved with people who will drag you down spiritually? · Is there a “Tobiah” in your circle of friends or your children’s friends? · Do you use your money to honor God or yourself? · Do you worship God with your work? · Is Jesus the focus and “la…

The word worship is a shortening of an old English word, “worthship.” It means to show something’s worth, to demonstrate something’s value, and to reveal something’s greatness. Christians, however, don’t worship something but Someone—the God of heaven and earth. A Definition of Worship: Worship: Honoring God moment-by-moment in response to his work…

توسط Dan Dehart

Ref: SN3596توسط Damian Kyle

Wherever God has strategically placed you is your present mission field and not your final home. Nehemiah 11, John 17:14-18, Matthew 5:14-16 With eternal hope in our final home, we can be courageous ambassadors for Christ in our present mission field. Nehemiah 11:1,18, Revelation 21:1-5, 1 Peter 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:20 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL W…

توسط Matt Kohnen

Ref: SN3595توسط Damian Kyle

As the temple of God, believers should never neglect their spiritual disciplines that lead to holiness. Nehemiah 10:39, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 2 Corinthians 7:1 As the temple of God, parents should never neglect their spiritual leadership in their home. Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Ephesians 6:4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Joshua 24:15 As the temple…

توسط Steve Cole

Ref: SN3594توسط Damian Kyle

I’ll know God’s Word is transforming me when my focus shifts from self-glory to God’s glory. Nehemiah 9, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 12:2 I’ll know God’s Word is transforming me when my pride shrinks and humility grows. Proverbs 29:23, Psalm 25:9, Luke 14:11, 1 Peter 5:5-6 I’ll know God’s Word is transforming me when I’m constantly overwhelmed by God’s gr…

Ref: SN3593توسط Damian Kyle

Read, study, and obey God’s Word. · Read God’s Word to learn who God is and who you are. · Study God’s Word to understand what God desires and how to respond. · Obey God’s Word to experience God’s joy and strength. -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING …

توسط Steve Cole

Nehemiah held a privileged position in the powerful Persian Empire. When he learned that the walls of Jerusalem—the city of his ancestors—were in ruins, the people were living in disgrace, and God was being mocked, he was moved to action. God put it in Nehemiah’s heart to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls that provided protection, security,…

توسط Steve Cole

Ref: SN3592توسط Damian Kyle

יִרְאַ֣ת – fear/reverence (n./identity) – a feeling of profound respect/reverence for someone or something. Nehemiah 5:15, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 9:10 ירא – to fear/revere (v./action/state of being) – to regard with feelings of respect/reverence, consider hallowed exalted or to be in awe of, leading to action. Deuteronomy 10:12,20, Deuteronomy 13:4…

توسط Steve Cole

Ref: SN3591توسط Damian Kyle

The believer’s motivation for wholehearted obedience: Every moment of every day, God sees me. Nehemiah 5:19, 13:14, 13:31 At the judgment seat of Christ, God will remember what I’ve done. Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 Jesus laid down His life for me, now I’m called to lay down my life for Him. Galatians 2:20 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH R…

CONTEXT AND INTRODUCTION Nehemiah held a high position in the Persian Empire when God called him to a greater endeavor. The walls around Jerusalem had been destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 B.C., leaving the city without protection, security, and identity. Now, 140 years later, it was time to rebuild the walls. In Nehemiah 3, the true leader did …

توسط Steve Cole