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“In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.” (Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭6‬-‭8‬) In this passage we see seven gifts...

“Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? To surrender yourselves to God to be His sacred, living sacrifices. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights His heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship.” Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬ ‭(TPT‬‬) Living a sacrificial life, that is fully surrendered to Jesus Christ is genuine worship. What does a sacrificial life look like? Below are just some things that come to mind that are found flowing in those who genuinely love Jesus. Prayer Study the Word Willingly obedient to the Word Faithfully assemble with the saints Generous giving Selfless...

“that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭10‬) This one today may tip a sacred cow… Many stand upon this as the way to salvation. To paraphrase a bit, “just believe and repeat this after me”. Yet is this the truth? This is presented as quite easy, yet if we look at what Jesus says we see, “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide...

“Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority as apostles to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey Him, bringing glory to His name.” (Romans‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬) To be a leader within the Lords Body is a level of grace one has matured into. Scripture tells us, “This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.” (1 Timothy‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬), which is then followed by the excepted characteristics and behaviors of one who leads. Jesus says it like this, “But among you...

“And you will open their eyes to their true condition, so that they may turn from darkness to the Light and from the power of Satan to the power of God. By placing their faith in me they will receive the total forgiveness of sins and be made holy, taking hold of the inheritance that I give to my children!’” (Acts‬ ‭26‬:‭18‬) Jesus tells Paul he will be a witness of Him, and through this Jesus will rescue him from persecution so that where He sends him the above is what will happen for those who choose to repent.  This...