Devotionals
God is Bigger than your Bad Day!
Have you ever had a bad day that just kept getting worse? Once a zealous protector of Jewish law and tradition, Paul had an encounter with Jesus Christ, who revealed Himself to be the Son of God, the Jewish Messiah, and the Savior of the world. Paul’s life was profoundly transformed, and, as a result, he testified boldly of Jesus. This is where Paul’s bad day begins… Paul’s words stir up an angry mob who try to kill him. Paul is arrested to protect him from further harm. Paul is treated unfairly… Read More
Eyes on Eternity
Yesterday I learned that another Christian was recently beheaded for his faith in Jesus Christ, the gruesome details of which were recorded on video and distributed to the world via the Internet. Christianity is controversial and costly in a world who has rejected God. Since the very genesis of the church in Acts 2, believers have faced and endured persecution. But, no matter how hard he tries, satan cannot conquer the church. In fact, the church grows in strength and number in the midst of persecution. Jesus said: “I will build my… Read More
Pentecost Ain’t Just for Pentecostals!
The outpouring of God’s Spirit on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2 is a watershed moment in history. Just as the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ brought an end to (fulfillment of) the Law, the upper room outpouring of the Holy Spirit marked the beginning of the Church, and a new dispensation in history – the “Last Days.” The gates of hell cannot prevail against the Spirit-filled church! As the Founder and Builder of the Church, Jesus declared: “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you,… Read More
Four Things I’ve Learned About Money
Every Tuesday I meet with a group of guys at Starbucks to read the Word, journal what God is saying to us, and pray together. I’ve been doing that nearly every week for probably 15 years or more. Not only am I personally encouraged by the conversation among these guys, it also is a testimony to every person who walks in for coffee! I have a friend who is a barista there. I’ve known him since he was in high school. Now he is in his early twenties, has been married for… Read More
Contend for God’s Will through Prayer!
The will of God is not automatic. Some people – even sincere believers – mistakenly believe: “If it happened, it must have been God’s will.” God’s will must be sought, received by faith, and contended for. There is an enemy still lurking in this world, one who has authority on earth (not ultimate authority, but the jurisdiction we permit). His kingdom of darkness and deception is still in operation, and stands in resistance to the Kingdom of God and the people of that Kingdom. The default setting in our world is sin,… Read More
Pastor Dale Jenkins 