Posts with the tag “service”
Staying In Love With Jesus
by Ministry Support on June 30th, 2026
One of the best takeaways we can learn from the church at Philadelphia in Revelation chapter 3 is that we must stay focused on Christ no matter what tough circumstances come our way.
This was a church that apparently endured opposition from the outside, but stayed focused on the Word; they did not deny the name of Jesus. The key to staying on target is staying in love with Christ. Read More
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Get In the Water
by Ministry Support on June 23rd, 2026
Are you waiting on the sidelines?
Many people would love to learn how to swim. They've said, "I want to learn," but they're afraid of the water. Here's the problem: Unless you get in the water, you will never learn to swim.
You can read books about swimming. You can watch videos about proper technique. You can talk to Olympic swimmers about their training methods. But until you get wet, you'll never actually swim. Read More
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Showing Up Isn’t Ministry
by Ministry Support on June 13th, 2026
Do you think attendance counts as ministry?
Maybe you have done all those things—given your life to Christ, been baptized, studied the Word, connected with believers—but you are not involved in ministry. You might think your ministry is a ministry of "attendance."
I cannot find that in Scripture. Read More
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God Is Keeping the Report
by Ministry Support on May 13th, 2026
Are you keeping track of your good deeds?
Let's go do it. You don't have to turn in a report; God is keeping the report. You will send it on to heaven. Just be who Jesus has called you to be—someone who cares for the hurting. This will confirm in your heart that you know that you know that you know Him.
I love that phrase: You don't have to turn in a report.
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Focus on the Giver
by Curt Dodd on March 8th, 2025
There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. (John 1:6-8) Because He is so gracious, compassionate, and kind, God gave us many gifts to help us grow and mature in our walk with Him. He gave us the local church so we could belong ... Read More
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A Desire To Serve
by Curt Dodd on January 10th, 2025
“Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave -- just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:26-28) Years ago, I was studying today’s key Scripture passage. In the middle of preparing a sermon message, I prayed this prayer, “Lord, ... Read More
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The Promise of the Holy Spirit
by Curt Dodd on July 25th, 2024
“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever -- the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.” (John 14:15-17) The upper room meal was over, and Jesus was preparing the disciples for His departure. Ju... Read More
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The Promise of the Holy Spirit
by Curt Dodd on January 25th, 2024
“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever -- the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.” (John 14:15-17) The upper room meal was over, and Jesus was preparing the disciples for His departure. Ju... Read More
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