Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 28:20

The presence of God isn’t confined to church buildings. It goes with you. This plan offers simple, practical ways to notice the Holy Spirit, pray with others, ask meaningful questions, and share your story with love, courage, and curiosity. This is plan 5 of 5 in the Empowered to Go series.

Faith doesn’t always make sense. Sometimes God asks us to cast our nets where we’ve already failed, to obey when it seems impossible, or to let go of what we love most. This 5-day devotional invites you to trust God when logic runs out, obey when it’s costly, and follow Jesus wherever He leads. Based on key moments of surrender from Scripture, Deeper Waters will challenge you to trust His Word, walk in obedience, and live on mission with confidence that His ways are higher than ours.

Do conversations about God’s goodness leave you focusing only on His blessings? Do you pause to see His goodness in both joy and challenge? Over the next 5 days, let this devotional guide you to explore the deeper, multi-faceted nature of God’s goodness. Whether in triumphs or struggles, let’s embrace the fullness of His unending love, faithfulness, and presence in every circumstance of life.

Some callings cross generations. When God calls a child to the missionary field, He also calls the parents to an invisible altar—the altar of surrender. This plan is for hearts that burn for Christ and, at the same time, feel the pain of distance. It is for those who have understood that true love is not about holding on, but about sending. May each reading rekindle the fire of faith and heal the tears that only the Holy Spirit understands.

This devotion contains encouraging Bible verses for when you feel lonely. Let these Bible verses strengthen your spiritual life.

Jesus is the light that dispels our darkness! This is part five of eight in the" Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend, focusing on drawing closer to Jesus. The plans in this series can be done in any order. See also" Jesus, I Need You" (companion prayer).

What’s your reaction to the word mentoring? “Scary!” “I don’t know enough!” “What is mentoring?!?!” Mentoring can be confusing and scary, but it can also be one of the most life-changing relationships we have. This plan, written from the perspective of a mentor and a mentee, will encourage you that you do have what it takes to influence others through mentoring.

Do you love to see people become better versions of themselves? Are you thinking of people right now who you’re invested in as a parent, mentor, leader, or friend? This Life.Church Bible Plan was written by someone like you, for someone like you. It’s based off the free Conversations e-book, and gives you a practical framework for turning everyday discussions into life-giving moments.

Words are powerful. They can beat us down and lift us up. They wound and they heal. And the right words at the right time can be exactly what we need to hear—or what we need to say. Hear from four people just like you who are finding the right words in this new Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, My Big Fat Mouth .

He’s with you through the pain. He comforts you in the waiting. When you’re anxious about your future, He gives you courage. As you climb the mountain, He keeps you safe in His arms. In every moment, you are not alone. Start this Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, God With Us .

Are you searching for hope? Do you believe in miracles? Maybe when pigs fly? Take a leap of faith and start this Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, When Pigs Fly.  

David Platt believes that the truths of the gospel should compel us to a contrite, compassionate, and courageous personal response to social issues in the culture. This study is a pointed yet winsome call for readers to faithfully follow Christ in countercultural ways. There will be a cost. There will be a reward. Do Christians in the contemporary church have the courage to counter the culture?

The four Gospels are filled with demands from Jesus. These demands are Jesus’ way of showing us who He is and what He expects of us. They are not harsh demands originating from a selfish desire to control but loving directions for our good and ultimate satisfaction. This Bible study will guide you through some of these demands, with the ultimate end of glorifying God through obedience to His Son.

When Jesus called His disciples, they left everything and followed Him. Careers. Possessions. Families. Everything that was safe and familiar. Jesus expects no less of His followers today. In this Bible study, pastor and best-selling author David Platt challenges the notion that Christians can follow Jesus without giving up our old way of life. Redeemed by radical grace, we are called to a radical abandonment of our agendas, to a radical strategy for making disciples, and to a radical vision for being on mission.

Want to know who we think of first when we hear the word leader? YOU! And we’re not alone. God thinks of you as a leader, too – a Difference Maker. Use this 6-day reading plan to learn how you can use your gifts, passions and story to make a difference in the places God has given you influence.

If Jesus were on board with every idea His followers have staked His claim in, then He’d be one incredibly confused Son of God, always at odds with Himself and overly busy leading the charge for both sides of every debate. Thankfully, Jesus speaks for Himself. You can read His words in this new Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Things Jesus Never Said.

A disciple in the kingdom of God is one who chooses to be more than just a fan of Jesus Christ. They commit themselves to taking up their cross, denying themselves, and following Him. This commitment is not an easy one and it is not a short one, but it is rich with God’s reward. Join Tony Evans as he uncovers what it means to follow Jesus, no turning back.

Is God's plan different from what the world calls ‘Fate’? If God has planned our life, where is our choice? Is it logical for God's plan and our free will to co-exist?

Kingdom Disciples calls believers and churches back to our primary responsibility: to be and make disciples. Only when we take this seriously will the world see heaven at work on earth. Tony Evans teaches what it means to be a kingdom disciple—a believer in Christ taking part in the spiritual-development process of progressively learning how to live all of life under Jesus Christ's lordship. Will you answer the call?

You have a God-given purpose waiting to be discovered. You have people around you ready to encourage you. And you may not know it yet, but you have everything you need to chase your passion. This Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, I’m In, will help you answer one important question: Are you in?

Make a difference for Christ. Spiritual transformation begins with the heart, results in a changed attitude, and leads to action that motivates others to glorify God. To be a difference maker, listen to Jesus: have courage, confront sin, grow in faith, and walk in the Spirit. This six-day series will encourage and empower you to begin making a difference as you learn, pray, obey, go, and give in Christ’s love.

How did Jesus lead? How did he build the greatest movement the world has ever seen? We study His message, but what about His method? Understanding the bold moves Jesus made during His ministry years can give you the courage and guidance to make your own bold moves into a deeper relationship and greater influence.

When thinking about missions, questions that flood our minds include: “Do I have what it takes?” “Am I qualified?” “Am I called?”. While thinking ahead is good, it is important to meditate on the Word of God day and night, as we ask these questions. This devotional is a 6-day exploration for those asking the question, “Should I go into cross-cultural missions?”.

There’s someone strong, wild, and full of courage inside ready to get up and fight for what matters. This Life.Church Bible Plan to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, Warrior, will call you to find purpose, defy hesitation, heal from wounds, fight addiction, and rise up a champion.

What advice do a few lesser known biblical figures have to give Millennials and/or Gen Z-ers? Find out in this 6-day Bible Plan.