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No matter what trials come our way, we can rise up and stand firm in our faith. In fact, part three of this 4-part Bible Plan from Pastor Amy Groeschel is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of God, expand your love for Him, and give you the courage to live out the truth of Scripture in every season—especially the heavy ones.

In order to be an effective marketplace minister, there are Six Core Ideas that can guide your daily interactions in work or school. These basics will help us honor God, and remember that God uses us as instruments if his plan to save the world. This Bible plan explores six components of marketplace ministry basics around 1 Peter 3:15.

As believers, we always need to be ready to give a defense for the hope that is in us (1 Peter 3:15). Sadly, many of us are crippled by fear and self-doubt when it comes to sharing our faith. In this 7-day video devotional, Pastor and Evangelist Miles McPherson will teach you to share your powerful story of faith with confidence.

Let’s be honest -- being a member of a team can be difficult. Sometimes people don’t get along, and tensions can run high. In 1 Peter 3:8, Peter provides four keys to fostering harmony. This plan will walk through Peter’s wise words and encourage you in your next steps to work towards creating a strong, harmonious and effective team.

The first of Paul’s three “pastoral epistles,” 1 Timothy focuses on the church as a “pillar and buttress of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). In the letter, Paul commands Timothy to “guard the deposit” (1 Timothy 6:20) by combatting false teachers, protecting the flock of Christ, and structuring the church well. 1 Timothy shows us the incredible privilege of being in God’s church and the high calling of leading it.

In this seven-day study, we'll see how the gospel impacts every facet of our lives. Discover why believing the good news of Jesus (as revealed in 1 Corinthians 15:3–4) and receiving Him into your heart as Lord truly does change EVERYTHING!

In the Trust Fall series, Pastor Gregg Matte takes us on a passage-by-passage journey through the Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter. The purpose of this series is to show us that we can fall back with confidence into our God’s safe arms. In this second reading plan of the series we learn that God has already given us all that we need for life and godliness through Christ. 2 Peter 1:3-4.

A couple years ago my wife and I reached one of the most significant milestones in our lives. After keeping track for 15 years, we discovered that we had given away a total of $1 million dollars to causes and organizations we believed in. These 3 Bible verses were critical to accomplishing that goal.

This five-day plan explores practices Christians can implement in their daily walk with Christ to live a big faith at work.

In the “What Do You Want From Me?” Bible study, we’re going to take a closer look at Peter's redemption in John 21 and discover five things Jesus wants from His followers: 1. Humility; 2. Time; 3. Love; 4. Boldness; 5. Contentment. Prayerfully, this study will serve as a reminder for faithful disciples of Jesus as well as a roadmap for those seeking a deeper relationship with Him!

This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book. February covers the first half of John's gospel. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or more of the questions, then try the engagement practice.

John 15 is perhaps the most important chapter in the Bible on spiritual life. In this 5-day study, we will discover that life is supremely about the pursuit of three great relationships – with Christ, believers, and unbelievers. We will also explore what our primary responsibility is toward each of these three and how to passionately and purposefully pursue each of them.

"The Prodigal's Family" Bible plan is a series of creative monologues based on three main characters discussed in the well-known parables of Jesus, mentioned in Luke 15. Use this plan to reflect on the mercy and forgiveness of God and as an examination of conscience.

If you had 15 minutes to share the key things you’ve learned about helping other women grow spiritually, what would you choose? When I was asked to do this, the Lord directed me to three “L’s” that have been crucial in my Life-to-Life® relationships. Over the next five days, let’s look closely at three L’s of women discipling women.

A 15-day devotional drawing from Dr. Gary Chapman's popular three book set, "Help to Heal a Hurting Marriage." Excerpts from Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away, Anger and When Sorry Isn't Enough.

In this three-day Bible reading plan based on Luke chapter 15, Pastor Mondy Cano shows us how the relentless love of God goes out for the obvious sinner, as for the well behaved. It is a moment in history when Jesus uses three stories of lost things and people, to forever redefine us, God, sin, and salvation. We will discover the sweet surprise that God is beyond our human expectations.

Does Jesus exist only in the New Testament? Can we confidently say Jesus was the messiah spoken of in the Old Testament? This 5 day, in depth study will plunge into Messianic Prophecy in the Old Testament with Gen. 3:15. Learn how to find Jesus in the Old Testament!

Remaining in Christ has frequently been misunderstood by Bible readers, as though it were a special, mystical, and indefinable experience. In John 15:1-17, first, Christ helps us to understand what it means to remain in Him. Second, Christ helps us to understand the methods that strengthen our remaining in Him. Third, Christ describes three ways in which our lives are marked by our remaining in Him.

In the apostle Peter's first letter to Christians, he discusses the right attitude toward other people, the position of husband and wife within marriage, and dealing with suffering. This reading plan covers chapters 2 and 3 of Peter’s letter.

Wisdom. Understanding. We need it, Proverbs has it, and Through the Word  is here to help you get it! Each day you’ll read one chapter of the  Bible’s most practical book, with an audio guide to walk you through it.  Kris Langham brings together friends and pastors for lively and  insightful discussions, unpacking proverbs and applying them to everyday  life. Part 3 covers chapters 11-15. Time to get wisdom!

Whether you’re facing ordinary, daily pressures, or an unexpected season of suffering that seems to have no end, sometimes it feels like Jesus’ promise of “overflowing joy” is simply not within reach for your real life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this five-day devotion, you’ll spend time looking at Jesus’ words from John 15 and discover three surprising paths to a truly joy-filled life.

For Christians, the word "Advent" means the arrival of the Messiah. And this arrival was actually foretold 6,000 years ago, in Genesis 3:15. What happens to the Seed between Eden and the arrival in Bethlehem? You and your family can follow this Advent Journey in December. For 25 days leading up to Christmas, explore how 64 generations (64 families) prepared for the arrival of Jesus Christ.

Fear is NOT your friend. Fear invites all types of EVIL into your life. Ask Job (Job 3:25). It’s NOT your Father’s plan for you. Meditating or thinking about truths in God’s plan for you will dislodge and dissolve fear-filled thoughts -replacing them with new thoughts and reality of FREEDOM, SAFETY, and SECURITY. Nope – we’re not making this up. That’s what your Lord Jesus says in John 15:7.

Fear is NOT your friend. Fear invites all types of EVIL into your life. Ask Job (Job 3:25). It’s NOT your Father’s plan for you. Meditating or thinking about truths in God’s plan for you will dislodge and dissolve fear-filled thoughts -replacing them with new thoughts and reality of FREEDOM, SAFETY, and SECURITY. Nope – we’re not making this up. That’s what your Lord Jesus says in John 15:7.

Luke 15 is a threefold parable, a bit like a three-leafed shamrock clover, that Jesus told about lostness. The Sunday School definition of a parable is that it’s an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. So, when Jesus talks about sheep, coins and sons, He's not just an entertaining storyteller: He's illustrating heaven’s spiritual truths.