Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 16:14

If we take an honest look at ourselves, we may find that our hearts have become hard. Based on a sermon by Pastor Tyler Staton of Oaks Church Brooklyn, this 7-day study using LUMO videos allows us to learn how Jesus has come to uncover and change those hardened heart responses that are getting in the way of the fruitful life He has for you and I.

Are you in a season of waiting at the moment? Do you feel like asking God, “How much longer, Lord? Are we there yet?” In this Plan, we will explore some landmarks to look for along the way. I hope these checkpoints will give you hope as you find meaning in your waiting.

Single women play a vital role in our Christian communities, yet their contributions are often undervalued. This Bible plan is designed to encourage and inspire single women by highlighting the lives of five remarkable single women in the Bible. It aims to transform the perception of singleness from a period of waiting to a time of growth, maturity, and deepening intimacy with God. Let's embrace this journey together!

In this devotional for men, we'll take a good, hard, and very practical look at how we can get better at sharing Jesus with others! Written by Tim Pippus of Hope for Life Christian Fellowship.

'Adventure in Evangelism' invites readers to rediscover the joy and urgency of sharing the gospel. Starting with Ananias’ obedience through to Paul’s boldness in Athens, each devotion explores what it means to live a life marked by mission. Whether stirred by the Holy Spirit or facing rejection with resilience, believers are encouraged to step into everyday moments with faith and courage. With practical insights, reflection questions, and real-life application, this series will equip and inspire you to share the hope of Jesus—no matter the outcome, and no matter where the journey takes you.

The Gospel is the most amazing, life-changing, world-altering news! Jesus paid the ultimate price to welcome believers into a living, breathing, real relationship with God! The Bible makes it clear that one of our first priorities should be sharing God’s incredible Gospel message with others. Pastor Bayless Conley shares five ways you can make God’s Good News known to those in your world.

Our Discipleship Journey: Part 2 is an eight-day reading plan inviting you to discover how Jesus made disciples – and how He gave us all we need to do the same. You needn’t wait another moment to participate in the exciting adventure of seeing lives in your circle of influence transformed by God’s grace.

Our Discipleship Journey: Part 1 is an eight-day reading plan inviting you to join God where He is already at work in your world making disciples. Explore Jesus’ approach to discipleship, and learn to pray, listen for God’s voice, and obey. The discipleship journey may take you out of your comfort zone, but nothing beats participating in the grand adventure of seeing lives transformed by the power of the gospel.

This 9 day reading plan brings to life select women of the Bible. Readings provide a brief glimpse of life in the ancient world, the problems these women faced and how they solved them. The Bible shows both the good and the bad, sharing the results of doing something God’s way in contrast to going your own way.

The Bible tells us that God has good plans for us. But what happens when they seem to be thwarted by unforeseen circumstances? When serious health issues put her life and ministry on pause, Lindsay Bruce found herself at a crossroads. Here, she shares the insights God gave her from the life of Esther. Find out how to reconnect with your God-given purpose when life gets in the way.

We all know that we should read our Bible, pray, and be the church, but what if we actually started doing that? Zúme Accountability Groups are small groups of 2 to 4 people that don’t just want to be hearers of the word, but doers! If you want simple and practical “HOW TO” steps to be and do what Jesus called, commanded, and created us for then start this plan. 

Brokenness is everywhere and has touched everything. As women, we often feel lost and overwhelmed in seasons of waiting or in times of longing. We remained chained to the past or poor choices. However, it is time for us to reclaim our identity in the God of Heaven and walk in faith with Him by studying His word, specifically now the in book of Esther.

If you’ve ever felt unseen or unimportant and struggled to see how you could make a lasting impact for God’s kingdom, this is the plan for you! We know the significance of famous women in the Bible, such as Mary, Ruth, and Esther. But what about the unsung and even unnamed women in the Bible, like Jael, Tabitha, and the Canaanite woman? In part one of this plan, discover the lasting impact of ten changemakers. Their stories remind and encourage us that God sees, values, and has a divine purpose for his daughters.

Excellence is glorifying God by working wholeheartedly towards all He has given you to do. This Virtuous Woman study is 11 sessions that walk through ideas such as stewardship, dignity, wisdom, attentiveness, legacy, value, faithfulness, power, faith, and fruitfulness. This study was written by Alexandria McCraney who lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas with her husband and three kids and serves with FCA at the University of Arkansas.

Deep inside the heart of every woman is a diva just waiting to be released. It lies underneath all of the other things she has supposedly learned about herself. Michelle McKinney Hammond shines a spotlight on fourteen women of the Bible who displayed diva-tude. In the process, she encourages women to embrace their God-given qualities and assets with the understanding that they are fearfully and wonderfully made.

Faith, hope and love, they always seem to go together. We hear lots about faith and love, but what about hope - the link which holds this chain together? While the world’s understanding of ‘hope’ is something insubstantial, the Bible’s descriptions of it – hope as an anchor, hope as a helmet – are anything but! Decide to activate hope today and discover how it leads you into God’s tomorrow.

“I believe in God in my own way, I don’t need a church. Can’t I just worship God in the comfort of my own home or out in nature?” These thoughts are common in our modern world. But there is blessing being part of the body of Christ; join us and explore some reasons why Christians should definitely be joined to a community of believers.

This plan examines Paul's letter of hope and encouragement for the times of persecution and distress he and the Philippians faced.

There are many women we know well from the Bible: Eve, Sarah, Mary. But there are others who are less known to us. This series will look at 22 biblical women. We see midwives, daughters, queens, prophets, disciples, teachers, mothers and grandmothers. Why have these women been included and named in the Bible? What do they have to tell us about God and about ourselves?

What is baptising? Is it important for christians? When and how was it practiced according to the Holy Scripture? Studying this plan, you get answers to all these questions!

Hosting people, especially around the holidays, can be a joy—but it can also be a burden. God offers us a different way. The Bible shows hospitality as a practical way to demonstrate love for others in service to God. In this 15-day series, consider how to follow God's example of love and service and accept God's good gifts of hospitality to you.

Ruth must surely be one of the loveliest stories ever written, telling an unforgettable tale of purity, faithfulness, innocence, loyalty, duty, and love. We read of ordinary people in Bethlehem facing everyday events, from loss and dislocation to marriage and family life. In all of this, however, Alistair Begg reminds us that no matter how dark our days may seem, God still protects His people and accomplishes His purposes.

(Part three of a four part journey through the Books of Acts.) Even in (and especially in?) hard times, God is present and is working to build His Church. We can find encouragement in this. When circumstances force us to pivot, we don’t have to lose heart - God is with us.

An exciting look at the birth of the early church, through the eyes of Luke, the author of the gospel of Luke. This series combines video clips from the movie, The Book of Acts, with thought-provoking questions for reflection, discussion and practical life application.

The apostle Paul tells his readers, “We must suffer many things on our way into God’s kingdom” (Acts 14:22). Reading the book of Acts or hearing testimonies from Christians all over the world, these words are proven true. Believers face opposition and persecution. Maybe you experience affliction yourself. In this reading plan, we want to encourage you and to teach you how to handle affliction.