The Laying On Of Hands Also Imparts The Holy Spirit 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 because the Holy SpiritContinue reading “Laying on Hands, Part 3 – Acts 8:14-24”
Category Archives: Combat Training
Be Prepared – 1 John 3:3
Without Holiness, No One Will See The Lord All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. Worthwhile Warfare You are under attack. Whether you realize it or not, you are being bombarded in the three main areas your adversary – Satan and his minions – have found to beContinue reading “Be Prepared – 1 John 3:3”
Maturing in Christ – Hebrews 6:1-3
Lay The Foundation Of The Basics Before You Move On To Maturity 1 Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2 instruction about cleansing rites, the laying onContinue reading “Maturing in Christ – Hebrews 6:1-3”
Staying Babes in Christ – Hebrews 5:11-14
We Are To Mature, Not To Stay Babes In Christ! 11 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. 12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementaryContinue reading “Staying Babes in Christ – Hebrews 5:11-14”
The Great Commission – Acts 26:15-18
You Have Been Saved For A Purpose 15 “Then I asked, ‘Who are you, Lord?’” ” ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied. 16 ‘Now get up and stand on your feet. I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seenContinue reading “The Great Commission – Acts 26:15-18”
Responding to the Word of God – Nehemiah 8:9-12
Don’t Just Read The Word Of God – Respond To It 9 Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and teacher of the Law, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to them all, “This day is holy to the Lord your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people hadContinue reading “Responding to the Word of God – Nehemiah 8:9-12”
Understanding God’s Word – Nehemiah 8:4-8
Seek Out God’s Pastor/Teachers To Better Understand God’s Word. 4 Ezra the teacher of the Law stood on a high wooden platform built for the occasion. Beside him on his right stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah and Maaseiah; and on his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malkijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah and Meshullam. 5 Ezra openedContinue reading “Understanding God’s Word – Nehemiah 8:4-8”
Holiness and God – Hebrews 12:14-17
Without Holiness, No One Will See The Lord 14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble andContinue reading “Holiness and God – Hebrews 12:14-17”
Waiting for the Spirit – Acts 8:14-17
No Believer In Christ Will Walk In Power Until The Holy Spirit Of God Comes Upon Them 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive theContinue reading “Waiting for the Spirit – Acts 8:14-17”
Spiritual Warfare and Fasting – John 9:14-29
When Confronting Certain Spiritual Powers, Prayer and Fasting Are BOTH Required 14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16Continue reading “Spiritual Warfare and Fasting – John 9:14-29”
The Faithfulness of God – Micah 7:18-20
God ALWAYS Keeps His Word 18 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. 19 You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquitiesContinue reading “The Faithfulness of God – Micah 7:18-20”
Flesh vs. Spirit – Romans 8:5-14
Living According To The Flesh Leads To Death 5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mindContinue reading “Flesh vs. Spirit – Romans 8:5-14”
Developing Discernment – Proverbs 1:10-19
Don’t Gain The Whole World Just To Lose Your Soul 10 My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. 11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, likeContinue reading “Developing Discernment – Proverbs 1:10-19”
Spiritual Blindness – 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
If Satan Had Understood The Purpose Of Christ, He Would NEVER Had Tried To Crucify Him 6 We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. 7 No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mysteryContinue reading “Spiritual Blindness – 1 Corinthians 2:6-10”
Spread the Word – Isaiah 12:4-6
The Lord Expects You To Tell Others What He Has Done 4 In that day you will say: “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted. 5 Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things; let thisContinue reading “Spread the Word – Isaiah 12:4-6”
Letting Go of the Past -Isaiah 43:18-19
In Order To Move Forward, You Need To Leave The Past Behind 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Finally, Forget!Continue reading “Letting Go of the Past -Isaiah 43:18-19”
Blessings of Obedience – Psalm 128
Obedience To God Results In Blessings By God 1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. 2 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. 3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like oliveContinue reading “Blessings of Obedience – Psalm 128”
Compromising in Fear – 1 Samuel 21:10-15
Fear Drives People To Do Crazy Things 10 That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath. 11 But the servants of Achish said to him, “Isn’t this David, the king of the land? Isn’t he the one they sing about in their dances: “‘Saul has slain his thousands, and DavidContinue reading “Compromising in Fear – 1 Samuel 21:10-15”
Press on Towards Christ – Philippians 3:12-14
We Have Not Yet Arrived 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. ButContinue reading “Press on Towards Christ – Philippians 3:12-14”
Combat Training with God – Philippians 1:27-30
Show No Fear – That Will Be A Witness That Any Who Oppose You Will Be Destroyed 27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in theContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Philippians 1:27-30”
Called to Suffering – Acts 9:16
Can God Trust You With Suffering? “I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” Carefully Called We can rejoice that God does not do things at random: Like an archer who wounds at random is one who hires a fool or any passer-by. God, omniscient, knows all things, and has aContinue reading “Called to Suffering – Acts 9:16”
Carnal Christianity – Genesis 13:12-13
We Are To Pitch Our Tents Towards God, Not Towards Sodom 12 Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. 13 Now the people of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the Lord. Choose Carefully Each of us willContinue reading “Carnal Christianity – Genesis 13:12-13”
Discernment and God – Philippians 1:9-11
Perfection In Love Provides Discernment For What Is Good 9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled withContinue reading “Discernment and God – Philippians 1:9-11”
Combat Training with God – Titus 2:11-12
Live A Godly Life By Saying No To Worldly Passions 11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age Grace of God Salvation to all peopleContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Titus 2:11-12”
Ambassadors for Christ – 1 Corinthians 5:16-21
You Have Never Met A Mere Mortal… 16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!Continue reading “Ambassadors for Christ – 1 Corinthians 5:16-21”
Witnessing for God – John 4:39-42
The Power Of The Spoken Word Is Not To Be Underestimated 39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41Continue reading “Witnessing for God – John 4:39-42”
Witnessing for God – Matthew 10:40-42
God Will Certainly Reward Each And Every One Of Us For What We Have Done In The Flesh 40 “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. 41 Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous personContinue reading “Witnessing for God – Matthew 10:40-42”
Witnessing for God – Matthew 10:34-39
Choose This Day Whom You Will Love 34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to turn “‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law— 36 aContinue reading “Witnessing for God – Matthew 10:34-39”
Witnessing for God – Matthew 10:26-33
Do Not Fear, For God Will Reveal All 26 “So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from theContinue reading “Witnessing for God – Matthew 10:26-33”
Witnessing for God – Matthew 20:21-25
And They Really ARE Out To Get You… 21 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 22 You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. 23Continue reading “Witnessing for God – Matthew 20:21-25”
CHRIST ALLIANCE CHURCH 