December 18 | Matthew 1:20-21 “But as He considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit, and she…
December 17 | Luke 1:43-45 “But why is this granted to me that my Lord’s mother comes to me? For behold, as the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there will be a…
December 16 | Luke 1:37-38 “For nothing will be impossible with God.” Then Mary said, “Behold, I am the Lord’s servant. May it be to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.” (Luke 1:37–38) Faith does not ignore your questions. Often times it asks questions of…
December 14 | Luke 1:30-33 “Then the angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and will give birth to a Son, and you will call His name Jesus. He will be great, called the Son…
December 13 | Ephesians 6:6-7 “Not with eye-service as people-pleasers but as slaves of Christ doing God’s will from the heart with a goodwill, serving as to the Lord andnot to people” (Ephesians 6:6–7) Every time I mention giving in a sermon I know every mind goes to money. But…
December 12 | 2 Corinthians 9:6 “Now this is the point: the one who sows sparingly, sparingly will He harvest, and the one who sows bountifully, bountifully will He also harvest.” (2 Corinthians 9:6) Sowing and reaping is often mischaracterized by televangelists. They only talk about this principle with money.…
December 11 | 2 Corinthians 9:1-2 “For about the ministry to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you, for I know your eager enthusiasm, which I boast about you to the Macedonians, that Achaia has been ready since last year, and your zeal provoked the majority…
December 9 | Philippians 4:19 “And my God will satisfy every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) Do you give out of the gross or net of your income? Does God demand exactly 10% of your funds? Or does He expect more?…
December 8 | Luke 21:1-4 “Then, looking up, He saw the wealthy putting into the offering box their gifts. And He saw a certain poor widow putting in her two small copper coins, and He said, “Truly, I say to you: this poor widow put in more than all of…
December 7 | 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 “Each should give just as he has chosen in his heart, not reluctantly or out of obligation, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make allgrace abound to you for the purpose that at all times having all that you…