Travis Agnew's Blog, page 83
October 15, 2022
When We’re Tempted to Slow Progress
Nehemiah 6:1-19 – The people not only experienced organized efforts to slow them, but certain people also conspired against the leadership. When we’re tempted to slow progress, we must discern God’s will among all the competing voices.
October 12, 2022
Don’t Pursue the Position
In our culture that encourages self-promotion to climb ladders of success, how should Christians seek to advance? While common sense tells us to put ourselves out there, Jesus' uncommon wisdom tells us to humble ourselves.
Truth & Consequences
When Adam and Eve first sinned, it changed everything for them and us. God counseled them during the event and led them through the fallout. We can’t hide from the reality of what our sin costs nor can we overlook His grace through it.
October 11, 2022
For Those in Need of Hope
When we look around us at the state of the world, we can easily succumb to fear and anxiety. In the midst of unsettling times, you can turn to God for the hope that you so desperately need.
October 9, 2022
Who Are the People of God?
We will never understand what the Church should do until we know what the Church actually is. The Church is the people of God united for the purposes of God.
October 8, 2022
When We Fail to Help Each Other
Nehemiah 5:1-19 – After slowing down the opposition of outsiders, Nehemiah addressed how the rich were wrongfully exploiting the poor among them. When we fail to help each other, we work against that which God has called us to accomplish.
October 6, 2022
Worship Isn’t About You
Instead of focusing our worship on God, somehow we have made ourselves the center of attention. Worship was never meant to be about us in the first place.
October 5, 2022
Shame & Blame
You will sin. Your spouse will sin. What will you do when it happens? The first couple paved the way for us to repeat, unfortunately. They immediately hid from God and framed others in the awareness of their guilt.
October 4, 2022
The Creator Can (Still) Handle His Creation
How can we rest in God's power when our world seems out of control? We must never forget that the Creator can still handle His creation.
October 2, 2022
Can You Lose Your Salvation?
The chance of losing salvation depends on whose work it is ultimately. While we could undeniably fumble, God is entirely faithful.
