Posts Tagged ‘ Church ’

VerseD: Matthew 9:37-38

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.”

Matthew 9:37-38, CSB

We love the Church, for we are sent out by God to reach people for Christ as the Body of Christ, encouraging each other to rely on Hod who is already working in the harvest.

VerseD: Luke 6:35

“But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High. For he is gracious to the ungrateful and evil.”

Luke 6:35, CSB

We love the Church, knowing Christ’s love was extended through the Church to us when we were enemies of Christ, and now we seek to welcome others into the Church and Christ’s love and grace.

VerseD: Judges 6:12

Then the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, “The Lord is with you, valiant warrior.”

Judges 6:12, CSB

We love the Church, knowing God’s Spirit is within the Church, within each of us who put their faith in Christ. May we be bold in proclaiming the truth of God’s indwelling love and grace.

VerseD: Ephesians 2:8-9

For you are saved by grace  through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — not from works, so that no one can boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9, CSB

We love the Church, knowing it is through the Church we hear the gospel of grace and receive salvation through faith. We lift  each other up with the Word.

VerseD: Matthew 18:4

Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child — this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:4, CSB

Let us love the Church, knowing there are others who understand some things better than we do and that we need the Church to help us, like a family, following our God and Big Brother.

VerseD: Philippians 1:3

I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you

Philippians 1:3, CSB

Let us be the Church so that we love the Church, giving thanks to God for His people.

VerseD: John 15:12

“This is my command: Love one another as I have loved you.”

John 15:12, CSB

God wants to give us all good things according to His will, and His will is found in loving Him by loving others and especially loving the Church.

VerseD: Daniel 12:3

Those who have insight will shine like the bright expanse of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

Daniel 12:3, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, which begins with knowing we don’t know everything but know the One who does. We ca lead others to His wisdom without humility.

VerseD: John 14:6

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, remembering that we do not save people. Only Christ is truly the way to eternal life and forgiveness. We just share Him with everyone.

VerseD: James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom.

James 3:13, CSB

Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, having the same gentleness and compassion of Christ, not thinking we are better than others.