Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 5:16

Joyful, purpose-filled living is grounded on relationships, love, and faith. If you’re looking for more clarity on God’s plan for your life, engage this plan to help focus your pursuit and discovery. Taken from the book, “Out of This World: A Christian’s Guide to Growth and Purpose” by David J. Swandt.

From kid to king. From rags to royalty. David’s purpose began in Bethlehem. Journey with him to discover that your destiny is not a destination. It’s a process.

It's through our RIDICULOUS attention to everything Jesus said and did that we discover the truth about God, and the truth about ourselves. We learn everything about God we need to know by slowing WAY down to consider WHAT Jesus actually said and did, WHO He said and did it to, and WHAT the impact of His words and actions had on people. When we let our pursuit of Jesus guide our understanding of God and His story, we are transformed by what we discover.

Learn how to create non-threatening conversations that point people to Christ. This often occurs through sharing your own story and quietly listening to theirs. From Steve Carter, teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, in his new book "This Invitational Life."

Taking a look at the evidence that supports the existence of Jesus as the Messiah using Biblical references and clips from God’s Not Dead 2, the film. Always be able to give an answer for what you believe. This study will aid you in learning the factual support of Biblical truths and encourage you to live out that truth in your life.

This 7-Day devotional plan helps you take hold of God’s call in your life. Find and fulfill your calling as you establish your identity as someone known, loved, and called by God. Readings are drawn from the book Know Your Why by Ken Costa.

The twenty-first century is a time of turbulence: the refugee crisis, economic instability, disconnection in a digitally connected world, shifting sexual morality, secularism, suicide, and the quest for a spiritual home. This devotional draws us to Jesus, our anchor in a world that’s going adrift, and challenges us to fulfill the Great Commission. It is designed as a companion to the book with the same title.

Everybody ends up somewhere in life. Some people end up somewhere on purpose-these are the ones with vision. "Visioneering" is pursuing the course needed to make dreams a reality. Here's your invitation to take time every day for a week thinking and praying through God's vision for your life.

Capturing the on-stage energy and off-stage hearts of the Australia-based band Hillsong UNITED, HILLSONG–LET HOPE RISE is a new motion-picture genre—the theatrical worship experience. This 7-Day devotional in partnership with The Overflow dives deeper into specific areas of the film which explores Hillsong’s humble beginnings and astonishing rise to prominence as an international church whose songs are sung every Sunday by more than 50 million people worldwide.

You and your spouse are as unique as God is creative. He designed you with distinction. God joined you for a purpose and destined you, together, for greatness. Enjoy this 7-day reading plan, specifically crafted to help you develop a greater, more purpose-focused, not problem-focused, relationship.

People are on the move today more than ever. Some move of their own will. But there are millions of people who are displaced—forced to move by circumstances beyond their control. So let’s learn from those on the move around the world and see what God will teach us as we consider who our neighbors are, what God is doing in places like Singapore and Wheaton, IL (USA), the challenges and opportunities found in cities, and 7 statistics that remind us Who is in control. Even as the world moves, He always remains constant!

God’s unique crafting of our universe is to be treasured and adored. Yet, we find ourselves living in a time when the climate is changing, leaving those living in poor communities even more vulnerable to poverty, hunger and displacement. As God-ordained stewards of his creation, we have been given the privilege of looking after this beautiful earth. Over the course of seven days, we will reflect on each day of creation and how we can live differently, sustainably and ethically as part of our worship to Creator God.

The Bible clearly teaches that baptism is the first step of obedience after making a commitment to Jesus Christ. Making a decision to follow Jesus when no one is looking is significant, but there's something powerful about publicly declaring, in front of family and friends, that you've given your life to Christ. This Bible plan will walk us through what the Bible says about baptism as a next step for a believer!

In 2015, accomplished recording artist, songwriter, and performer Plumb, aka Tiffany Lee, released her first ever worship album. In this 7-day devotional, in partnership with The Overflow Christian Music Streaming Service, Plumb directs us to the scriptural application and her personal experience behind 7 songs from the album "Exhale."

In our uncertain, complex workplaces, teams and people are desperately looking for direction, awareness and clarity to be productive and grow, this 7 day devotional will help you gain insights from Jesus’ life on how he developed his chosen 12, making them one of the best teams and individuals who created a greater, lasting impact through their lives.

Salvation is about rescue.  Christianity is about obedience, and the second is proof of the first (1 John 2:3). Call yourself a Christian?  Then follow Jesus.  Obey.

Knowing God’s heart changes everything. His love draws us in. His power fills our hands and hearts with might. His redemption rewrites even the worst stories of our lives. In this 7-day plan, you’ll discover to greater depths the heart of your heavenly Father, and learn how to live your life as a response to his unceasing love. 

We all have questions. These questions often lead us on a quest to seek the right answer. We want to explore the 7 Frequently Asked Questions and seek answers based on the Bible. At the foundation of these questions are a deep TRUST in God, surrendering to His will, even when you are not convinced of the answers. Our prayer is that you will treasure a deep relationship of TRUST in Jesus.  

Learn about the Bible’s role in the music of some of the industry’s biggest stars from Museum of the Bible’s newest plan! From legendary figures such as Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and U2 to more recent stars such as Mumford & Sons, Museum of the Bible’s seven-day reading plan shares the Bible verses that inspired them to write some of their biggest hit songs.

Seven daily devotions based on The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi, by Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel. This study will help you develop a deeper passion for understanding God’s Word in its original setting as you tour the land of the Bible. It will also build your heart’s desire to know Jesus—the core focus of the Bible and the one who gave everything for us.

As we live this bold life for Him, there is no stopping what He can do. The gospel will spread like a wildfire and people will glorify God for His amazing love. The Turn My Eyes Devotional walks through the message of each song on the Turn My Eyes EP. Thank you for joining us on this journey! -Bonray

If you are facing challenges that have you scared to death…If you are facing change you never saw coming…If it’s time to find courage you have never needed before, and never wanted to need… this devotional is for you.When God says, “Go,” we must face our fears, our excuses, and ourselves—it’s time to go wherever He leads. 

Life is a battle. Sometimes thoughts of discouragement, frustration, or shame keep us from moving forward to victory. But it doesn’t have to be this way. This devotional is all about reclaiming and training your thoughts and coming alive to the mind of Christ. Fear no longer needs to cripple you. My goal, for you and for me, is this: yes, God can. 

Surrender to Jesus is a life-defining moment. But what does this decision mean and how do we live it each day? Is this only for the big decisions of life, or the super-spiritual person? Fear, previous failures, and misunderstanding can hold us back.  "Go Do Say Give" is a pledge/prayer that unpacks how to take the next steps in your spiritual journey. Experience the freedom that comes with following Jesus. 

We’re all chasing something. Usually something just out of reach—a better job, a more comfortable home, a perfect family, the approval of others. But isn’t this tiring? Is there a better way? Find out in this new Life.Church Bible Plan, accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, Chasing Carrots.