Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Tag: jesus

Discipleship, Gospels, Outreach

4 Stewardship Principles to Consider When You’re Home For the Holidays

We have to face the reality that there are a number of people who did not have any type of get-together with family or friends this past week.  Nor will they have an opportunity to take part in the many festivities planned throughout this next month. The question is, what will we do about that? How will we make a difference out of our abundance?

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Bible, Discipleship, Gospels

Overcoming Doubt By Embracing Authenticity and Vulnerability

Simple faith is often the most believable. Lean into an authentic and vulnerable trust in Jesus. Don’t let doubt convince you that you need to experience miracles and emotional highs. Not that they can’t happen. Find contentment in the ordinary works of the Holy Spirit, without feeling the need to exaggerate them.

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Bible, Leadership, NT

How Craving Power Is a Powerless Endeavour

Too often we follow the world’s example on where our power lies and how it’s obtained. It’s so easy to get caught up in convincing people of our importance or status (code-words for power), but it doesn’t have the impact we think it will. It doesn’t last. It’s an ineffective way to lead and influence people. Instead, we must remember that true power is found in Christ alone.

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Bible, Discipleship, NT

Be Confident, God Is Completing a Good Work In You

This is true for you. God’s sovereign hand is directing your life and guiding you. Even as you struggle with sin, and the sin of others, He is with you. He is performing a good work in you and His goal is for your completion in Christ! Be confident in this truth.

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Bible, Leadership, NT

What Would Your Life Look Like…

In the last chapter of John, we find a very peculiar account, centred around Peter, his relationship with Jesus and his future ministry of starting the church. It begins with, “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” (John 21:3)

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Bible, Discipleship, Family, Gospels

Christ’s Ability To Empathize With Your Loss of a Loved One

Have you lost someone recently? Maybe you’re having a tough day, working through with memories and reminders of someone you lost years ago? If so, Lean into Jesus and let Him carry it with you. He loves you. He knows your loss.

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Bible, Communication, Discipleship, Gospels

How Jesus Shows Us the Significance of Learning Someone’s Story

Why don’t we care more about people’s stories? Why do they have to be rich, famous, or have done some sort of amazing feat before we’ll take an interest?

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Discipleship, Music, NT

Who Can Really Be Against Us If God Is For US?

Are you feeling run down and overwhelmed? If so, what is causing you pain and strife today?

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Bible, Leadership, NT

How Can We Obtain a Legacy of Being Commended for Faith?

What legacy will you leave? Is it a commendable legacy? Is it a legacy of faith?

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Bible, Discipleship, Gospels

Why Every Preacher Has A Different Take On Revelation

What is your view of Revelation and End Times theology as a whole? What’s your favourite prophetic scripture? Why do you like that verse or passage?

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Books, Discipleship, Gospels, NT

Exploring the Eternal Significance of Showing Love To Others

What does sacrificial love look like? Can sacrificial love have an eternal impact? If so, how? Would we ever be able to lay down our lives in an act of love?

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Bible, Church, Discipleship, Gospels

Will the Western Church Eventually Face Significant Suffering for Christ?

Are pandemic restrictions the extent of Western church suffering? Do you believe the Western church will experience further suffering in the future? If so, what do you believe that suffering will look like?

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