The Power of Personal Testimony
So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.” -Acts 4:18-20 A very effective way to share the Good News is to tell people what God has done for us in casual conversation.
It’s Sunday! Join Us at Christuskirche!
Happy Sunday 🌼 This Week @ SF A Time of Prayer Beginning this Sunday, 22 May, we will be meeting for a time of prayer from 15:00 hrs to 15:30 hrs. Join us at Christuskirche as we pray for each other, our families and friends, our church family, our community, and more. 22 May 2022 Youth Sunday Join us at Christuskirche, Gauting No Zoom Service! 14:30 Hrs: Youth Band Practice 15:00 - 15:30 hrs: Prayer 16:00 hrs: Worship & Grace Street Children's Church Scripture: John 16:12-15; Acts 1:1-5. Sermon: 5 Things You Need to Know
Trust in the Lord: How Do I Do It?
But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. -Jeremiah 17:7-8 Today, you may be praying, “Lord, I’m exhausted, drained of all my spiritual energy, but you know that I’m
Be A Peacemaker: Take a good look around you—even at your own behavior!
When God directs us to do or be something, our obedience is the very thing that invokes happiness for us. As believers, we are called to be peacemakers (Matthew 5:9) and blessed when we are. Take a good look around you—even take a look at your behavior. How do you react to your family members when you think no one else can see your actions? When has cordiality been more desperately needed than today? I don’t remember a time when there has
A Silent Cry for Help
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. –Romans 8:26 "Groaning too deep for words"? Have you ever felt that way, or are you feeling that way now? If the answer is yes, there is abundant hope for you. For when we're too broken to pray—emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually drained, consumed with fear, anxiety, and dread—or if
Your 100 Day Prayer: Day 93 – God Reigns
by TJ Bates Hallelujah! For our Lord our God almighty reigns. -Revelation 19:6 Don't you find this verse encouraging? I certainly do. "If there's any doubt that this verse holds encouragement for us in very hard times then just check the context in which it appears. Everything leading up to it describes the ultimate evil and terror that could ever occur on earth. Death, war, destruction, and pestilence are all around and seem utterly out of control. But even then, the writer tells
Your 100 Day Prayer: Day 87 – The Right Stuff
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. -James 1:12 So does this mean God helps those who help themselves? Do we have to pass a test to see if we have "the right stuff"? Dr. Snyder says if this is the
Your 100 Day Prayer: Day 63 – Behind the Scenes
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground and after you have done everything, to stand. –Ephesians 6:12-13 Paul describes God's armor in verses 14-18: "Stand therefore, having girded your loins with
Your 100 Day Prayer: Day 59 – Lenses
by TJ Bates The Lord foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. –Psalm 33:10-11 This is good to know when we consider all the terrorism that we face in this world today. Most of us who have grown up in post World War 11 haven't gone through the terrors of years past so the seeming chaos of today sends waves
Your 100 Day Prayer: Day 53 – The Plan
"For I know the plans I have for you," declared the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." -Jeremiah 29:11-13 Israel was in exile when Jeremiah sent his letter to them. They had been stubborn and rebellious
