Category: Spiritual transformation
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Made in the Image of God
Created in the Image of God “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness…So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”[1] The imago Dei has been a […]
Ryan Stratton
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Rahab: The Past Does Note Define You
How would you describe yourself before coming to faith in Jesus Christ? How is that different from your life now? What do other people think about you? Do your family and friends see something different and new in you since you began to follow Christ? Even if you have be “in church” your whole life, […]
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anxiety, attitudes, awakening, belief, Bible, bible stories, bible study, born again, Christian Life, Christianity, church, disciples, faith, glory to God, God, God’s grace, God’s promises, good news, gospel, grace, home, Jesus, Jesus Christ, legacy, Life, mercy, methodism, methodist, ministry, new life, preach, preaching, redeemed, Relationships, revival, Spiritual transformation, transformation, Uncategorized, Worship, writing, youth ministry -
What is Christian Worship?
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us…Worship is pure or base as the worshiper entertains high or low thoughts of God.” (Tozer 47) How we worship God during the week reflects how we worship God together at weekly gatherings. What is worship? Worship is more […]
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Why Study the Old Testament?
Does the Old Testament have any authority for the Christian believer today? Why should we even try to study the Old Testament? This is actually something I have dealt with in a couple of my contexts. Some of the people say they only want to talk about that God is love and this is all […]
Ryan Stratton
Apostle Paul, attitudes, belief, bible, bible stories, bible study, Christian Life, Christianity, church, conversion, disciples, eternal life, evangelism, example, faith, faithful, glory to God, God, God’s grace, God’s promises, good news, gospel, grace, holy, holy life, holy living, Holy Spirit, humanity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, leadership, learn, Life, Lord, Love, mercy, methodism, methodist, mindset, ministry, miracles, mission, Prayer, revival, Savior, Spirit, Spiritual transformation, testimony, transformation, trust, Truth, Worship, writing, youth ministry -
NEW BOOK: “Jesus Is…”
Kindle & Paperback Editions “Who do you say Jesus is? Some say he was just a good person. Some say he was a prophet. Others say he didn’t exist. CS Lewis says, “A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said wouldn’t be a great moral teacher. He’d be […]
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Healing and Restoring
Luke 8:26-39 26 They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes,which is across the lake from Galilee. 27 When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but had lived in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried […]
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Journey to Revival Week 10
REVIVAL HOPE Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” We are on week 10 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening. This week, […]
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Journey to Revival Week 9
REVIVAL FREEDOM 1 Thessalonians 5:23 “May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We are on week 9 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening. This week, our […]
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beauty, belief, Bible, Christian Life, Christianity, church, eternal life, evangelism, faith, faithful, freedom, glory to God, God, God’s grace, God’s promises, good news, gospel, Holy Spirit, invitation, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Love, mercy, methodism, methodist, ministry, mission, praise, Prayer, prayer life, reconciliation, relationships, revival, Spiritual transformation, transformation, trust, Truth, uncategoried, witnessing, worship, Worship, writing, youth ministry -
Journey to Revival Week 8
REVIVAL WITNESS 1 Thessalonians 1:5 “because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.” We are on week 8 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening. This week, […]
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Recognition & Generosity
Click here to read today’s text, Acts:5:1-16. We live in a culture that makes us desire to look good and perfect in front of others. What this means is we are going to do everything we can to hide our faults, hide our weaknesses. Why do we want to be perfect? I think our pride, […]
Ryan Stratton
arrogance, attitudes, awakening, belief, belonging, bible, charity, Christian Life, Christianity, church, compassion, devotionals, faith, faithful, gift, glory to God, God, God’s grace, Golden rule, good news, gospel, grace, holy, holy life, Holy Spirit, humility, invitation, Jesus, Jesus Christ, leadership, Life, mercy, methodism, methodist, pastor, people pleasing, priorities, reconciliation, Relationships, repent, Spirit, spiritual growth, Spiritual transformation, transformation, trust, Truth, uncategoried, Worship, writing, youth ministry
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