Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to John 4:14

In recent years, many of us have been tempted to walk away from the Church—particularly in light of spiritual abuse, cultural deconstruction, and political divisions. Yet when we build our faith, our ministry, our churches on Christ, even the most violent storms won’t be able to knock them down. This week’s devotional explores what it means to invite Jesus back into his home and start the rebuilding process.

Is there something you feel like you were made to do, but you’ve let fear hold you back? When we believe that God is the all-powerful God described in the Bible, we can live with confidence that only comes from Him. This 5-day plan explores Bible stories that will help you know God more and inspire you to live boldly for Him every day.

Shame is heavy, but Jesus invites you to lay it down and walk in freedom. This five-day devotional explores the lives of people in Scripture who were ashamed because of their past. Yet, Jesus met them with grace, not condemnation. Through their stories, we will learn to release our shame and embrace the rest Jesus offers. If you’ve been weighed down by shame because of past mistakes or what others have done, come and find freedom in Christ. He has already carried the burden; now it’s time to let it go.

Do you find yourself easily catching and spreading anxiety and reactivity? One of the hallmark distinctions of Jesus' ministry, aside from his teaching and healing of course, was his capacity to manage anxiety coming at him from others. That is because he intuitively knew how to notice it coming from 4 different spaces. In this devotional, we will look at four encounters of Jesus and notice how he was able to be fully present without catching and spreading anxiety to others.

The ocean is a place for God’s presence, where science and Scripture exist as ways of knowing our Creator. In this marine biology–inspired study, you’ll explore how Biblical references to water connect to your relationship with God. While diving into an understanding of the Bible and the role that water plays throughout its pages, you’ll be encouraged to better know the Creator of the sea and everything in it.

This devotional by Chris Mendez invites us to reflect on the process between what we are waiting for and God’s immediate action. Through New Testament stories and the teachings of Jesus, we discover principles that prepare us to live by faith, stay in the right place, go to the true source, and receive far more than we expected.

What if evangelism is more about relationship building and less about a cold-call style of evangelism? This 5-day reading plan provides key verses and Biblical examples of relational evangelism.

Have you ever been moved by a song or seen your own story reflected in a movie? We live surrounded by art, but we don't always stop to understand the messages behind the stories that surround us. This plan is an invitation to discover how art expresses the longings of the human soul, as we learn to listen to the heart of our culture and respond with the hope of the Gospel.

"A Vessel Prepared for God's Use: Be Filled" is a 5-day Bible plan that explores the transformative difference between being consumed by worldly pursuits and being filled with God's Spirit. Each day offers practical ways to position yourself to receive from the right sources, ranging from the community you engage with to the thoughts you entertain, from the media you consume to the purposes you pursue.

Back to school season isn’t just for your kids, it’s also an invitation for you to pause, reset, and reclaim your intentional time with God. If you’re tired of ending the day with wine o’clock, only to wake up groggy, this 5-day plan will help you find true renewal. Through Scripture, reflection, and simple routines, you’ll create peaceful rhythms that restore your mind, body, and soul. You don’t need a label or perfection. Just a willing heart to say, Back to school? Back to me. Let’s go!

You spend most of your life in ordinary places—whether at home, work, school, or in your neighborhood. But what if these weren’t just spaces you pass through, but sacred ground where God’s presence goes with you and gives you the power to be truly present and influence others. The power of your presence is the light of Christ in you.

You know that “off” feeling you have in your life? You don’t have to live with that restlessness, those feelings of inadequacy. You don’t have to let your past define who you are today. Dr. Zoe Shaw reminds us that when we recognize shame in our lives and bring that pain to God, we can find emotional freedom, self-empowerment, compassion, acceptance, and true transformation.

Do you long to create a Christ-centered community, but feel overwhelmed by the idea of hosting because your home isn’t “perfect” or you don’t have the time or energy? What if hospitality wasn’t about perfection, but about connection and care? From letting go of excuses to confidently opening your home, this five-day devotional will guide you toward deeper relationships and a clearer understanding of God’s call to welcome others.

You are our Guest of Honor to partake of the best meal of all times! Find out who issued the invitation, what is on the menu, and why this is the best meal.

Explore how Jesus broke barriers with love and transformed lives, reflect on questions that help you live out the lessons in this 5-day series.

When the psalmist said, "My soul thirsts for God," he was expressing one of the deepest needs of the soul. In one way or another, every person experiences a thirst that can only be satisfied by the abundant delights of God. The purpose of this plan is to lead you to God's Word so it can show you the spring of water that wells up to eternal life.

Most of us have experienced hospitality and welcome in homes and hotels. Yet hospitality goes beyond the walls of where we are and moves towards others. Hospitality is the work of welcome and is a posture we carry with us wherever we go. This reading plan walks through the times in the life of Jesus where he was vulnerable and rejected, when he received hospitality and repaired through it, and how he expands the space of welcome.

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

Most decisions in life matter for something. However, only one matters most. If you are looking for a simple guide to a deeper understanding of this extraordinary decision - God’s free gift of salvation - then begin here. Taken from the book, “Out of this World; A Christian’s Guide to Growth and Purpose” by David J. Swandt.

This inspiring reading plan is for women that struggle with pornography and seek FREEDOM. God has created each of us with a desire for intimacy. We often seek to satisfy those feelings with fantasy and pornography that leave us feeling guilty, empty, worthless, and trapped in a vicious cycle. This cycle of sin robs us of the joy and freedom we were designed to live in.

In this six-day study, Tiffany reveals the healing power of Jesus’ unconditional love through his encounters with six hurting women in the Gospels. Each life-changing encounter reveals a compassionate Savior who offers hope and second chances, helping us to embrace our own value and indispensable role in the kingdom. Experience the unfailing companionship of Jesus, who heals our deepest hurts and proves to be all we’ve ever needed. 

We all have areas in our lives that we try to hide – we hide them from others, from God and to some extent, even from ourselves. But in one way or another, something happens that exposes these areas and we are left with a choice. In Plan 4 of 19 we see how Jesus works with us to expose areas in our lives so that our testimonies will bring people to Him.

No sin is so great, no bitterness is so deep that God's grace cannot transform your heart and rewrite your story. But grace is so hard for us to understand. Bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman will lead you past your hang-ups toward an understanding of grace that is bigger than your mistakes, failures, and seemingly impossible situations.

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.

What does it look like to walk with God faithfully? While there will certainly be moments of extreme faith, most of the time it looks like one act of obedience at a time. Read stories from Southeast Christian Church about people who are using the time and talents God gave them to worship Him—one at a time.