Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 16:24

The devotions in this plan are designed to help you live out what it means to be a truly committed and sold-out follower of Jesus. They focus on following Christ, denying yourself, and pursuing Jesus. Taken from the Not A Fan Daily Devotional by Kyle Idleman.

We wear crosses around our necks, but how are we to apply it to our lives? Jesus’ work holds incredible power for us. Without a Friday, there would never have been a Sunday. Easter could not have happened without the cross. Discover how the cross integrates into your life through this devotional reading plan as you prepare your heart for Easter.

Every day, we make choices that shape our life story. What would your life look like if you became an expert at making those choices? In the Divine Direction Bible Plan, New York Times bestselling author and Senior Pastor of Life.Church, Craig Groeschel, encourages you with seven principles from his Divine Direction book to help you find God’s wisdom for your daily decisions. Discover the spiritual direction you need to live a God-honoring story you’ll love to tell.

Jesus said, ‘Come, follow me.’ Have you ever thought to ask, ‘Where are we going?’ What do you do when following Jesus leads to some unexpected and undesired places? Do you pray, ‘God bless me, but don’t mess with me.' What does it mean to follow Jesus? What’s God’s purpose for your life? Why does the pursuit of God often lead to seasons of difficulty? How does God go about changing the world? How does God go about changing you?

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.

Join Priscilla Shirer for this 7-day reading plan in Discerning the Voice of God as she explores the root to clear and daily communication with God—humble obedience. Learn how surrender unlocks His many blessings intended for us, centers us in His will, and helps us discern His voice in everyday life.

It’s Easter time again and we’re inviting you to celebrate and journey through the week with us. This devotional, written by Edmound Teo, will show you what Easter should be like in His Kingdom. By reading this 7 day plan finishing Easter Sunday, you are applying into your lives the fruits of what Jesus did for us on the cross.

Are you tired of playing it safe with your faith? Are you ready to face your fears, build your faith, and unleash your potential? This 7-day Bible Plan from Life.Church Pastor Craig Groeschel’s book, Dangerous Prayers, dares you to pray dangerously—because following Jesus was never meant to be safe.

Perhaps you’ve heard someone talk about the Great Commission to “disciple the nations” (see Matthew 28:18-20) this way: “Jesus had only one plan—His disciples—and if they didn’t do it, it wouldn’t get done!” One might respond, “I feel like it all depends on me!” Let’s look to God's Word to better understand how we might live in light of the Great Commission as disciplemakers and help others do the same!

This 7-day devotional teaches you essential spiritual truths about your weight loss journey in simple, easy to digest daily readings and exercises and light-hearted humorous videos. It shows you the patterns that have kept you in bondage and the biblical truths that will set you free. It will shift your perspective and focus so weight loss becomes a celebration of who you are in Christ.

Getting “likes” on Instagram or scrolling through Facebook might give us fleeting happiness. But what we long for is lasting joy. This week, we’ll be exploring how to delete social media distractions from our lives and look toward God instead. You might consider fasting from social media completely as you journey through this devotional. Because we need a break. A holy hiatus. We need to look up.

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.

Too many people are playing at being Christians, and some haven’t yet taken even the first step of belief. No matter where you are in your spiritual walk, Jesus wants you closer. He’s got a perfect plan for your life – a plan for purpose, peace, joy, and eternal life. All it takes is you deciding that the poser life is not for you. You’re going to be fully committed!

This plan supports the Infinitum 30 day challenge. This is week two of the four weeks of the 30 day challenge.

Jesus was filled, led, and empowered by the Spirit. At His ascension, He prayed to the Father that His followers would have the same power available to them by depending on the Holy Spirit. We are called to pick up our cross and follow Him, but we can’t do that unless we rely on the Holy Spirit the same way He did. Find out more in Spirit-Filled Jesus.

Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the right things with all the wrong outcomes? Maybe you’re trying to connect with God, but you feel farther from Him than ever. If you’re on the brink of burnout, this 7-day Bible Plan, accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s message series, is for you. It’s time to stop working for Jesus and start walking in the way of Jesus.

What are we supposed to do when we aren’t sure what to believe? Or how do we move forward when we’ve been hurt by people who were supposed to reflect God? In a culture wrestling with deconstruction, it’s okay to doubt.

The hymns have always been the great generational worship connectors, and worshiping with them is one of the best ways to grow and pass on our faith. It is my prayer that the brief stories behind these hymns, the lyrics & melodies, the devotional thoughts, and the coinciding scriptures will provide a profound way for you to connect with God on a deep, truth-filled level. – Tommy Walker

In a world that is self-focused, self-centred, and selfish, God calls us to live a life that is selfless. Real discipleship is all about denying yourself, taking up your cross, and following Him. Although the cost of salvation is nothing, the cost of discipleship is everything. Join us for a 7-day devotional as we learn the art of RESURRENDER.

Christians talk about how following Jesus can transform your life, but how does becoming a Christian change your life? And what should your walk with Christ look like as a new believer? In this plan, you’ll learn the key steps to living a transformed life with Jesus and how to have fun as a Christian. This plan is ideal for new Christians or believers who are new to faith.

Life can be full of challenges, and it can sometimes be hard to hear God’s voice in the midst of the storm. Yet God is always with us and wants us to know how much he loves us. Follow Ruth over the next seven days and listen to God speaking truth, love hope and encouragement over you.

We were all called to live on mission. When God calls us to something, there tends to be an internal process that we all go through – discovery, response, acceptance, trust, safety, discomfort, and confidence. Together, we'll walk through each step of the process and explore how God can use our "ordinary, mundane" lives for purpose that extends past ourselves...

Congratulations on the best decision you will ever make! You are a new creation! The old is no more! You are transformed, renewed, and now have eternal life! This devotional was written as a foundational guide for new believers in Christ but also for old timers to refresh on foundational truths. We hope these words will help you start this incredible journey or keep you going.

Lots of people don't eat or give up something and call it a fast. The Bible offers insight into why Christians should fast and how. This seven-day devotional is designed to give you insight into fasting, whether you're fasting as you read it or interested in expanding your understanding of The New Fast.

There is a war for the love of God. This all-out war makes perfect sense since loving God is the first and most important commandment. This vital ingredient, love, is how the world will know we are Christians. The Daily Nuggets of Grace is a tool to help Christians remove barriers like guilt, shame, fear, and pride while learning to abide and recover their first love for Christ.