Posts with the tag “encouragement”
Hold Fast Together
by Tree Church Everyday on April 3rd, 2026
"Let us hold fast... let us consider how to stir up one another... not neglecting to meet together." The Christian life is relentlessly communal. We're called to hold fast to hope—but notice we do it together. We encourage one another, stir each other up to love and good works, and meet consistently. Why? Because isolation is the enemy's playground. When we drift from community, faith withers. The author warns against "the habit of some" who were neglecting gathering—it was already a problem in the first century! Satan hasn't changed his strategy: isolate, discourage, deceive. But God's strategy is equally consistent: gather, encourage, strengthen. As we "see the Day drawing near," the need for community intensifies. We're not meant to survive spiritually alone. Your presence matters. Your encouragement strengthens others. Your consistency inspires faith. Where have you been absent? What would it look like to re-engage fully? The church needs you, and you need the church. Read More
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Growing Stronger Together
by Zach Stephens on August 6th, 2024
Today we're going to look at what it means to grow stronger together. Before we jump into the scripture for today, would you join me in prayer?Lord, I ask that as I go to Your word to see what You have to say about being together, You would show me what this looks like in my life. Help me to see how my spiritual health has so much to do with the spiritual health of those I am in relationship with.... Read More
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Our Refuge in Times of Trouble
by Abby Cannon on July 25th, 2024
Today we are studying the idea of God as our refuge in times of trouble. Let’s begin in a simple prayer as we consider and study today’s psalm:Holy Spirit, my safe and secure retreat, help me to reflect on Your word as I analyze what it means to run to You in times of trouble. I welcome Your presence in my life today and in these next few moments of study. Amen.Psalm 9 (NLT)
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Crowned with Glory and Honor
by Cheyenne Miller on July 24th, 2024
Today, we are going to talk about the Creator God and how it affects us that He cares so deeply for us. Before we start, let’s spend some time preparing our hearts in prayer.God, thank You for Your divine creation. Thank You for the beauty that You made, and that You still care so deeply for me. I pray that You will open my hearts to the things You want to speak to me at this time. In Your name, A... Read More
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Don’t Stop Short of JesusThe Cross Is God’s Invitation to YouRemembering the OwnerThe OwnerThe Illusion of Self-Made SuccessActs 26:12–23 | Paul’s Encounter with JesusActs 26: 1–11 | Agrippa Grants PermissionInvited From The OutsideSurrender Creates PeaceWhen Blessing Becomes ForgetfulnessWhat A Pastor Means When They Say... | The Branch Living as Stewards, Not OwnersCreated for RelationshipThe Heart Behind the GiftSurrender GainsThe StewardFaithful StewardsOne Percent BetterEverything Belongs to GodThe Evaluation Is ComingActs 26:24-32 | Agrippa Parries Paul's ChallengeRedefining Success | The Branch The EvaluationHow You View God Determines EverythingThe Economy of Kingdom InvestmentChoose Your Category WiselyAnchored in Steadfast LoveActs 27:1-3 | Paul Sails for RomeDiscerning Between Good And Evil | The BranchLoved Enough to Be DisciplinedThe Steadfast Love of GodReturning to God’s WayCrying Out from the DepthsLiving with Wise Awareness
February
Partnering with God’s MissionBuilding Kingdom FruitTHE GIVER | PASTOR ANTHONY LOMBARDIWorship Through SacrificeNavigating God's Calling Within MarriageTrusting God’s ProvisionActs 27: 13-20 | The Storm at Sea | TCBSActs 27: 4-12 | From Caesarea to Fair HavensFrom Self-Focus to Kingdom-FocusFrom Death to LifeThe Answer Is a PersonEmpowered for MissionActs 27:21–26 | TCBSTHE CHURCH | PASTOR MATTHEW JOHNSONDesigned for CommunityAnger, Justice and Psalms of Judgment | The BranchHeaven Invading EarthBetter Together PURPOSED RELATIONSHIPS | PASTOR MATTHEW JOHNSONLifted When You FallWarmth in the ColdProtected by the CordWhen to Wait, When to Work | The BranchOne Body, One MissionWhere Your Treasure IsThe Antidote to AnxietyINVEST HEARTS AND FINANCES | PASTOR MATTHEW JOHNSONReturn to MeActs 27: 39-44 | The Shipwreck | TCBSTreasures That LastThe Heaps of Hezekiah
March
The Good News We Cannot Keep Silent EVANGELISM | PASTOR MARY JOHNSONEncountering Jesus Changes EverythingLove Compels Us to ShareActs 28:1-6 | Paul Ashore on Malta | TCBSPlaced with PurposeYour Story, His GloryThe Upside-Down KingdomEvangelism | The BranchThe Death of the Kingdom of SelfActs 28: 7-10 | Ministry in Malta | TCBSServing as Worship THE DETHRONING OF SELF | PASTOR MATTHEW JOHNSONNo Excuses, Only ObedienceThe Privilege of PartnershipDenying Self to Find LifeTHE STRENGTH OF SURRENDER | PASTOR MATTHEW JOHNSONListening to the Spirit's VoiceThe Authority of God's WordActs 28: 11-16 | Paul's Arrival at Rome | TCBSSubmitting to One Another in LoveHonoring God-Ordained AuthorityThe Immigration Debate Christians Can't Avoid | The BranchCounting the Cost of SurrenderBuried with ChristBAPTISM | PASTOR MATTHEW JOHNSONActs 28:17-22 | Paul Preaches at Rome Under Guard | TCBSRaised to New LifeBaptized into One BodyFilled with the Holy SpiritThe Power of TogetherPersonal Devotion and the Power of GatheringJesus’ Secret to Strength