What are you facing today that is causing you to wane in your joyfulness; especially during this Christmas season? Whether circumstances are playing a part or a person(s) is disrupting your expectations, take about 30 minutes and watch the sermon by Pastor Kenny White on joy. Go to friendshipmn.org/sermons and watch under the Advent series … More What Is Stealing Your Joy?
In 8 days, the world will celebrate the Lord Jesus’ birthday. His birth is truly one of pure love and devotion. Have you ever stopped to really ponder how God the Father wants you to respond to His Son? The Bible gives clear direction in how you (and I) are to respond to the greatest … More Responding to Love
God makes Himself available for you to stand before the manger. What response is He looking for from you when you face the presence of God? In 2 Chronicles 6, you get a picture of what a godly response looks like from King Solomon. Before he became king of Israel, his father David reigned. David … More Standing Before The Manger
“This must be a magnificent Temple because our God is greater than all other gods. But who can really build Him a worthy home? Not even the highest heavens can contain Him! So who am I to consider building a Temple for Him, except as a place to burn sacrifices to Him?” (2 Chronicles 2:5-6) … More A Christmas Attitude
Christmas is upon us once again. While it is an annual event, it shouldn’t be in your heart. Jesus came to do business. His business is the condition of your heart. His goal is to convince you that He is worth following. His aim is to show you that you need Him. Why? Because this … More Contending with Your Heart
Romans 5:6-8 says, “When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed His great love for … More Every Person Deserves Love
This Christmas, take some time to really think about the nativity scene. God sending His Son down from perfect heaven to a very not so perfect world. Why? Because this world is corrupt, immoral, and vile, and Jesus was willing to come and combat sin on our behalf. Every human being is incapable of becoming … More Undeserved Favor
In God’s Word there is a prayer that is spoken by Christ Himself. You can read its entirety in John 17. I want to focus on verses 20-26. It is the very words of Christ for you and I today. May this Christmas become the most beautiful one yet. What makes Christmas beautiful is not … More A Christmas Prayer
Why Jesus came to earth as an infant is a big enough reason to have ferocious faith. A faith so intense that it affects every part of your life, right down to your soul. From studying God’s Word, you know that Jesus gave His all for every human being in every generation. He experienced what … More Ferocious Faith
In Matthew 9:36, you learn that Jesus had compassion on (people) because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Notice the context of this verse with the previous verses in chapter 9. They reveal why Jesus had to come to earth. Every human has needs that only God can rectify. God had … More Tap Into His Compassion
Carol J German 