Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ephesians 6:16

Joshua encountered 3 enemies in the Promised Land. This week we will learn about Joshua’s third enemy - the deceiving Gibeonites. The discipline of Bible study is our weapon against the deception of our enemy - satan. This heavy-duty stand-alone plan is also part 7 of a 10 part series.

Joshua's warriors had a warcry: Rak – only do what follows. Chazak – be strong, act like a man. Amats – take courage, make secure, be obstinate. Rak Chazak Amats "Only be strong and courageous" This in-depth stand-alone plan is also part 3 of a 10 part series.

Christians face increasing pressure from an ungodly culture, a formidable adversary, and our own fallen natures. Yet we cannot surrender to these very real obstacles. We'll explore biblical strategies for surviving—and thriving—in a world that will challenge, misunderstand, and even attack our faith. No matter our temptation, personal struggle, or growing weariness, Christ equips us. May this be our clarion call to boldly live out our faith.

Living Lust-Free is our birthright as Christians. The secular world we live in calls on us to lust daily. God calls us to live a life of sexual integrity - free from lust and sexual sin. This devotional is an invitation for you to start a lust-free lifestyle. You will be equipped with biblical principles that can help you fight and be free from the temptations of lust.

This is a seven-day Prayer Basics plan based on the Alpha prayer course by Nicky Gumbel and Pete Greig. It is the start of an adventure that will help you grow and deepen your prayer life. It’s an easy and practical journey to understand the power and beauty caught up in the Lord’s prayer, and can even be used as the baseline for a week of fasting.

Ray Comfort asks people what they fear about sharing the gospel. The number one answer is a fear of rejection. We want to be liked. Being rejected makes us feel like curling up like a worm in the heat of sunlight. But there’s something more important than our ego. It’s where the person we want to reach will spend eternity. We have to make a decision what is most important.

While we’re called to pray at all times, we especially cry out to God in times of global crises—such as poverty, violence, disease. Yet how do we pray globally? How can we pray for everyone, everywhere? Over the next seven days, you'll find practical ways you can talk to God about people near and far, ensuring that “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people” (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

Job loss is stressful and scary. You question your security and significance. “How will I pay the bills, get health care, find a new job? Do I still have what it takes? Where is God in all this?” Be encouraged. He still has “good works” for you to do (Ephesians 2:10). Let Jesus guide you through the Lord’s Prayer on your way to getting back on your feet again!

What if there’s more to following Jesus than we think? In this 7-day Bible Plan, we’ll discover that God is at work in the ordinary parts of our lives where we sometimes forget to look. And that fact often informs our independence, our purpose, and our daily rhythms in more ways than we imagine.

Peter wants to prove his devotion. So how is it that he denies Jesus in His darkest hour? In partnership with LUMO and OneHope, and based on a sermon by Pastor Tyler Staton of Oaks Church Brooklyn, this 7-day study explores how only the grace offered through Jesus can truly transform us.

Have you ever struggled with doubt or fear? Even the greatest characters in the Bible questioned God. And yet, in His patience, God’s Scriptures have shown us for generations that He is stronger than our doubt and greater than our fear. Taken from the Word For You devotional by UCB, this series will take you through several Bible verses that remind us how to strengthen our faith amidst uncertainty.

Say no to the pressure to do more, post more and be more. Slow down, trust God and return to healthy, not to normal. Over 7 days, explore healthy habits to help you begin to find the meaning, depth and richness you’re looking for.

Force Recon Marine and Pro MMA Champion Chad Robichaux shares wisdom gained from his life experiences alongside stories of biblical warriors who faced similar struggles and reveals the unfair advantage that led them to victory in the midst of those battles. Discover that same advantage for the battles you face, and unlock the warrior spirit sewn in your heart by God himself.

We live in an age filled with fear and uncertainty. As Christians, though, we know that the name of Jesus has the ultimate power over the Evil One. We don't have to be afraid, because we know that JESUS IS GREATER than any power we will face in this life!

We live in tumultuous and uncertain times when the entire world has been shaken by a pandemic. No matter how bad things get we can still look into the word of God to find inspiration on how the men and women in there, faced their fears head on and still lived out their callings in faith.

This plan takes believers through the truths and principles of Unhindered: Aligning the Story of Your Heart, explaining how sin has drawn us away from God’s perfect story for our lives, how Jesus has made a way to redeem those stories, and how we can partner with Him in discovering abetter, more abundant life—starting with our hearts!

We are instructed to put on the armor of God which includes faith, righteousness, salvation, truth, and peace. We are not required to produce it but are directed to wear it. This armor is God’s provision to every believer. Every Christian has the armor of God, but not every Christian wears it. Armor doesn’t work if it’s not worn.

We have access to one of the most powerful weapons - God’s Word. Yet, many find the Bible intimidating to use and challenging to prioritize. Adapted from a 21-day virtual course, this 7-day bible plan by Christian life coach, Bria Gilmore, will equip you with five principles and practical action steps to help you live a life built on God’s Word every day.

Step over the line and decide to live the greatest adventure of all: putting God first in every area of your life. In this seven-day devotional, Andrew Denton will help you apply truths from God’s Word to empower you to take bold, wise steps of faith by giving God permission to use you as a conduit of His blessing and provision. Welcome to the “all in” life!

Do you know who the Holy Spirit is? Do you treat Him like a friend or a mystical power? In this reading plan, writer Paul Marc Goulet shares about this topic and how you can connect with the Holy Spirit.

The Bible says we are to 'Enter His gates with THANKSGIVING'. This reading plan will help you celebrate and focus on the great things of God. A simple change or tweak in the way you think and speak can leave you feeling full of joy which will make you strong no matter what you face because the joy of the Lord is our strength.

Greek for the Week’s Strange Scriptures to Grow Your Faith takes you through seven weird, bizarre, and curious verses from the New Testament that are often avoided due to their complex nature. This study tackles a number of these verses using a rich exegetical method that includes easy-to-understand illustrations and applications. Want to explore interesting passages and learn new insights? This study is for perfect you.

The Bible blesses peacemakers, but also exhorts us to “fight the good fight”. This last phrase is not an exhortation to attack other people, but to resist the devil and our own sinful desires. This reading plan presents seven Bible verses about this topic. It can be combined with our other Reading Plans: “The Great Battle” and “The Battle Is the Lord’s”.

Do you find yourself exhausted looking through your newsfeed lately because you feel torn between the ideologies of our time? John Mark Comer encourages us to follow Jesus in an age of increasingly hostile secularism while keeping our hearts tender and open. Finding spiritual renewal in our day starts with recognizing the inner conflict between the lies we live and the truth that brings the peace we long for.

Manhattan pastor Jon Tyson has a vision for Christian fathers or father figures picking up young men, loving them, walking with them, and helping them navigate the challenges, perils, complexity, blessings, and opportunity that come as they move from adolescence into adulthood.