โดย Dave DiDonato

Ref: SN3608โดย Damian Kyle

โดย Dave DiDonato

A humble heart desires to please God, which leads to obedience, exaltation, and lasting pleasure. James 4:1-12, 1 Peter 5:5, Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 24:1-2, Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 5:18-19 A proud heart desires to please oneself, which leads to disobedience, destruction, and fleeting pleasure. James 4:1-12, James 3:16, Prove…

Ref: SN3607โดย Damian Kyle

Christians operating with wisdom from above… James 3:13-18 fill their minds and hearts with the perfect Word of God. James 3:17, 1 John 3:3 live whole, not fragmented lives for Christ. James 3:17, Hebrews 12:11 are approachable and teachable. James 3:17, Titus 3:2 demonstrate the mercy and righteousness of Christ to all. James 3:17, Matthew 9:13, E…

Ref: SN3606โดย Damian Kyle

THE NATURE OF THE TONGUE The tongue reveals the worship of one’s heart. James 1:26, Matthew 15:18, James 3:1-2 The tongue has tremendous power. James 3:3-5, Proverbs 16:28, Romans 16:18, 2 Timothy 2:23 The tongue by nature is evil. James 3:6-8 THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE TONGUE A maturing believer’s tongue becomes more consistently holy. James 3:9-12…

Ref: SN3605โดย Damian Kyle

How can we know for certain that we have saving faith? 1. Do I have a present trust in Christ for salvation? “Believes” is in the present tense denoting continual action. Are you continuing to trust Jesus? 2. Is there evidence of the Holy Spirit at work in your heart? · Presence of the Spirit (Rom. 8:13-16) · Fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:13-23) 3. D…

Showing partiality based on outward appearance will always be a temptation for believers. In the Old Testament, the prophet Samuel was a godly and courageous man willing to speak the Word of God in the most unpopular and sometimes dangerous circumstances. But Israel rejected the old prophet and desired to have a king like the other nations. The fir…

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 …

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 …

Ref: SN3604โดย Damian Kyle

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, …

Ref: SN3603โดย 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…

Ref: SN3602โดย 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…

Ref: SN3601โดย 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…

Ref: SN3600โดย 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…

Ref: SN3599โดย 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 …

Ref: SN3598โดย 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…

Ref: SN3597โดย 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…

Ref: SN3596โดย 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…

Ref: SN3595โดย 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…

Ref: SN3594โดย 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: SN3593โดย 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 …

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,…

Ref: SN3592โดย 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…

Ref: SN3591โดย 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 …

Ref: SN3590โดย Damian Kyle

Two things here: · Strong leaders followed Nehemiah because of his heart, passion, and purpose. · Nehemiah had the confidence to recruit leaders better than him. “Insecure leaders” is an oxymoron (See 2 Chron. 24:4, 13). The second thing we learn about Nehemiah’s leadership in this chapter is that he was a master at delegation. He got the right peo…

Ref: SN3589โดย Damian Kyle

Nehemiah’s game plan to set a God-given vision for your (insert area): 1) Prayerfully set a clear vision goal from God’s Word. Nehemiah 2:12,18, Proverbs 29:18 2) Intentionally lay out practical steps toward your goal. Nehemiah 2:12-16 3) Confidently communicate the vision to those impacted. Nehemiah 2:17-18 4) Don’t let fear prevent you from takin…