It's one thing to say you believe something. It's another to actually follow through on what you believe. The heroes of faith in the Bible weren't known for their profession of faith, but the deeds that came as a result of their faith. To truly love people, we must go beyond saying we love them...and actually act on it.
Read MoreHave you ever walked around in the dark? It's not easy. You can't see where you're going or what obstacles might lie ahead. According to John, this is what it's like for us spiritually when we fail to love others. So, how do we turn on the lights?
Read MoreWorship is a natural part of the human experience. We will worship; either God, or other things. If we truly understand how much God loves us, we can't help but worship him.
Read MoreAs humans beings, we need to be loved. It is a basic, yet essential, part of our existence. Not a superficial, sentimental, or mushy type of love. But a love that truly knows us and accepts us contrary to all logic. A God love. Until we come to embrace and experience the love of God, we cannot have a true, satisfying, life-giving walk with God.
Read MoreThe cycle of sin, repentance, and forgiveness is a normal part of the faith journey. We're broken people that are prone to messing up and making bad decisions. But what if we messed up really bad? What if we’ve made choices that still haunt us to this day? Is there hope for repair?
Read MoreThere are two ways to live with hurt. The way of revenge and the way of forgiveness. In "The Power Of Forgiveness," Gerard DeMatteo, Lead Pastor of Rutherford Bible Chapel, breaks down Jesus' teaching on our response to getting hurt by others. One way leads to death and the other leads to life.
Read MoreGenerally speaking, there are two types of people when an injustice or hurtful word is hurled our way. Hard, impulsive people that seek revenge and retaliation. And, soft, gracious people that absorb the blow and seek to build rather than destroy. Which are we? According to Jesus, which should we be?
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