Why Jesus? | From His Heart

Why Jesus Is So Important

We Can Trust That Jesus Is Who He Said He Is

One of the greatest privileges I have had as a pastor is to talk with people about the person of Jesus. Who is He? Just a carpenter from Nazareth turned preacher? Just a good man who was a great teacher? Just a miracle worker?

Why Being Saved Is So Important

The Stakes Are Too High To Avoid The Question

Do you know what the greatest lie is that multitudes of people wholeheartedly believe? It is the lie that says, "I think I’m a Christian and will do okay when I stand before God because I have done some good things in my life … and I believe in God and Jesus … and I went to church … and I was baptized … and God answered a prayer or two of mine … and God protected me when I was in that car wreck … and blah, blah, blah."

What Does It Really Mean To Be Born Again?

Jesus Taught that It is Not an Option

Back in the 1700s, there was an incredible preacher named George Whitefield. Many historians believe he preached over 18,000 sermons! He traveled all over England and the American colonies, crossing the Atlantic 13 times during his ministry. And one of his favorite texts to preach was John 3:1-5. It says this:

Why Is The Bible So Important?

Scripture is Alive and Life Transforming

Have you been told by Christians, “If you read the Bible, God will speak to you and you’ll want to become a follower of Christ.” Christians will refer to the Bible as “The Word of God,” or “Scripture,” or “God’s Word.” The Bible calls itself a “lamp.” Psalm 119.105 tells us, “Your Word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” The question is why did God use this book to share His story -- and why should we trust it? These are good questions. Let's answer them.

Can I Know God For Real?

It's Not About Religion, It's About Relationship with Jesus

Knowing about God is easy. The Bible says, “You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder” (James 2:19). God, however, came to earth to reveal Himself so that we could have a personal relationship with Him. That's right ... a personal relationship. God is a "person" and you don’t really know Him until you have a personal relationship with Him. The loving promise of the Bible is that we can know God like this and that He wants us to know Him and share in His eternal life!

Can I Really Grow In Christ?

Essentials for Living for Christ

God's desire for you is to receive His Son with all your heart through faith. When you do, there are three critical steps to take. These are the ABCs for Christian growth.

Can I Really Know What God Wants From Me?

You can Know and Do the Will of God

In God's Word we find this amazing promise in Jeremiah 29:11-13: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart." (NKJV)

Is It Really Life Changing To Be A Christian?

Being a Christian Means Being Transformed by the Holy Spirit

The Bible tells us, "Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come" (2 Corinthians 5:17). A Christian is someone who has the Holy Spirit living inside his/her life (see 1 Corinthians 6:18-20).