Realistic Goal: Read through the Bible at least once in 2020!
God uses the Word to change and transform us. The Word does the work, so let the work of the Word be seen in your life. Start today!...
Keep ReadingRealistic Goal: Read through the Bible at least once in 2020!
January 15, 2020 by Mike Sciarra
God uses the Word to change and transform us. The Word does the work, so let the work of the Word be seen in your life. Start today!...
Christmas Points to the Gospel
December 27, 2019 by Mike Sciarra
The Gospel is the good news of the grace and power of God to redeem undeserving sinners to eternal life through Jesus’ perfect, sinless life; substitutional, sacrificial death; and resurrection from the grave. ...
Dwelling Forever
December 17, 2019 by Mike Sciarra
Psalm 116 is true and God keeps all His promises....
A Thanksgiving Devotional
December 3, 2019 by Mike Sciarra
A Thanksgiving Devotional - “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” Ps. 136:1...
Imitating Christ Leads to Unified Worship and Witness
November 27, 2019 by Mike Sciarra
The number one reason to live in unity in Christ is Jesus Christ. The number one source of unity is Jesus Christ. ...
Romans Revisited
November 27, 2019 by Mike Sciarra
For the past 2+ years in Romans we have seen God’s glory, greatness, and power towards us who believe....
Sermon in a Nutshell: Romans 12:9-21 "Real Christianity"
September 6, 2019 by Mike Sciarra
Romans 12:9-21 gives us a very practical picture of real Christianity. ...
Seriously? What???? One Step Closer to Home
August 13, 2019 by Mike Sciarra
Seriously? What???? The latest notable Christian who is leaving the faith made his de-profession today....
A Renewed Mind
July 11, 2019 by Mike Sciarra
The Holy Spirit uses the Word of God to transform us. ...
Steadied by Grace
July 11, 2019 by Mike Sciarra
The to-and-fro seesaw of human emotion steadied by Christ’s good hand of grace. ...
Christmas Points to the Gospel
December 27, 2019 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: Christmas, Bethlehem, Cross, Gospel, salvation
The Gospel is the good news of the grace and power of God to redeem undeserving sinners to eternal life through Jesus’ perfect, sinless life; substitutional, sacrificial death; and resurrection from the grave. ...
Keep ReadingDwelling Forever
December 17, 2019 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: Heaven, Death, assurance of salvation, God’s promises.
A Thanksgiving Devotional
December 3, 2019 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: thanksgiving, Thanksgiving devotional, Praise, gratitude
A Thanksgiving Devotional - “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” Ps. 136:1...
Keep ReadingImitating Christ Leads to Unified Worship and Witness
November 27, 2019 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: Unity, Church, imitating Christ, worship, Witness, Encouragement, endurance, Scriptures, Hope
The number one reason to live in unity in Christ is Jesus Christ. The number one source of unity is Jesus Christ. ...
Keep ReadingRomans Revisited
November 27, 2019 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: Romans, Gospel, Righteousness, God’s power
For the past 2+ years in Romans we have seen God’s glory, greatness, and power towards us who believe....
Keep ReadingSermon in a Nutshell: Romans 12:9-21 "Real Christianity"
September 6, 2019 by Mike Sciarra | Category: Looking to Jesus blog
Seriously? What???? One Step Closer to Home
August 13, 2019 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: Apostasy, defection, Repentance, Faith, falling away from God
Seriously? What???? The latest notable Christian who is leaving the faith made his de-profession today....
Keep ReadingA Renewed Mind
July 11, 2019 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: , renewed mind, God’s Word
Steadied by Grace
July 11, 2019 by Mike Sciarra | Tags: Providence, Grace, Human emotion
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