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Have you been occupied by the pursuit of wealth at the expense of your relationships? James teaches us that the pursuit of wealth at the cost of relationships is spiritual adultery and idolatry. Through the next four days, we will learn how to repent of our failings, submit to God, and allow Him to lift us up.

In part two of a five-part, verse-by-verse journey through the Book of 1 Corinthians, we'll dive into chapters 4–6 as we discover what real church looks like and how believers are meant to work through issues together.

For many Christians, the root cause of sin is temptation. We sin because we fell victim to a tempting situation. But where does temptation come from? What lies under every sin we commit? In this series of teaching videos David Bowden explains why every sin actually comes from our desires, lackings, and unbelief.

Dive into a transformative 4-day devotional journey inspired by Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life," but with a soul-stirring twist! These devotionals guide you through Biblical principles that mirror Peterson's wisdom, transforming life's rules into faith-filled action.

In this devotional series, pastor Gregg Matte take us on a passage-by-passage journey through the First Letter of John. Practical, biblical, analytical, and spiritual, this series will give a major boost to your understanding of how to live the eternal truths contained within this important book of the Bible. In this fourth part of the series we are introduced into what is going on right now in the heavenly courtroom.

James has a knack for highlighting common mistakes in the Christian life and drawing us back into a humble admission that we need God’s mercy every day. For those of us who feel lethargic in the faith or who fear that Christian progress as of late has been slow, if measurable at all, the letter of James provides real medicine — sometimes difficult to take but always good for you!

In part one of this verse-by-verse break down of the Gospel of Matthew, we'll break down Matthew 1-4.

The New Testament is full of letters written by the Apostle Paul and fellow believers. In this study we will delve into a number of these letters to deeply explore practical wisdom, encouragement, and unwavering faith. These letters will challenge, encourage, and transform us as we seek to apply the timeless truths to our own lives. Join us as we journey through these letters.

Near the end of his life, John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is the 4th of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew. Jesus describes His Kingdom rules. Some we know well—and may have memorised a few. These Kingdom rules are wonderful, challenging, and at times impossible. Let them reveal God’s heart to us.

The 4+1 plan is designed so that you will read in 4 different places in Scripture each day ( YouVersion will often list the chapters separately; so "John 2-3" would be presented as "John 2" and "John 3 ") + a reading from Psalms. In using this plan you will read through the entire Bible in a year and through the Psalms twice. The advantage of this type of plan is that you will be exposed to various parts of the Old and New Testaments simultaneously, which will keep your reading very fresh and remind you of “the whole counsel of God”! The plan is “semi-chronological” at points, the prophets of the Old Testament and the letters of the New Testament placed in rough chronological order. I pray you will enjoy your time in the Word this year! 

The 4 Living Creatures mentioned in the Bible depict the glorious characteristics of Jesus that we must possess to be effective Christians. As we examine the nature of the lion, you will learn how to exhibit the attributes that bring about efficacy in your spiritual life.

John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

Have difficult circumstances in your life led you to settle for a mentality of simply surviving? The message of 1 Peter is a lifeline to us in our suffering! It lifts us out of our stagnation and empowers us to live with purpose for God within our trials!

No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, part four of this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

I decided to take a year-long break from social media. It wasn't easy, but the Biblical lessons I learned are invaluable. Regardless of whether or not you ever take a 1-year social media fast, these verses and principles can bring you an abundance of more peace and joy in your life.

Most believers have a goal to read the entire Bible, but the goal can seem daunting at first! In this plan you can read the entire Bible over a 3-year period as you commit to just one or two chapters a day.

John, the last living apostle, wrote a Gospel. And it seems some people were distorting it. John writes to believers caught in the aftermath, bringing clarity and commentary on what he wrote. He shows them what it looks like to be people of light and life instead of people of death and darkness. This plan takes us through 1 John and how to live in the face of distorted Christianity.

Have you ever wondered why the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are all so different? If they tell the same story, why aren't they all the same? Each Gospel account actually reveals something unique about God’s character and His vast love for us. Dig into each book to learn more about the significance of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection in this 5-day devotional geared toward high schoolers. 

When the enemy comes against us, what can we do? How did Jesus handle being tempted in the wilderness? This is part four of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries, focusing on drawing closer to Jesus. The plans in this series can be done in any order. See also "Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

The story of Joseph is one of the greatest epics in all antiquity. It is the saga of one extraordinary life - sold into slavery at 17, falsely accused and forgotten in jail, but never once forgotten by God. Follow the grand drama with audio guides by Through the Word, as Kris Langham provides clear explanation and compelling insight in just a few minutes each day. Covers Genesis 37-50.

Jesus wants us to live His Word from the inside out. This study looks at Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount on keeping our word and loving our enemies. Part four of eight in the "Jesus, I Want to Love You" Series, focusing on knowing and loving Jesus more. These plans, and companion prayer, can be done in any order. From Thistlebend Ministries.

Win the battle with yourself by declaring war on the version of yourself that you don't want to be. Discover the thoughts, words, behaviors, and power you need to achieve ongoing victory. It’s likely you are your own worst enemy. Learn to get out of your own way and discover the secret weapon to winning the war within.

Experiencing and learning how to have an intimate connection with God's love. This reading plan was crafted to specifically help you grow your relationship and connection with God.

We live under a daily assault of thoughts and ideas–some true and some false. And perhaps the most dangerous ideas we allow to live in our minds are the lies we believe about ourselves. They magnify failure, steal our joy, keep us from love, and prevent us from realizing all of God’s plans for us. Join us as we call out the lies and replace them with God’s truth.