Following Jesus
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." (Matthew 16:24)
| Walt HarrahDiscipleship is the word used to describe a follower of Jesus. And there is a cost. But the reward far outweighs any personal sacrifice.
Take Me As I Am
| Walt HarrahPeter had just denied Christ, and days later was being called by Jesus to "feed His sheep." God doesn't look for perfect vessels, just consecrated ones.
Be Glorified
Walt Harrah
When God gets the glory that is due Him, all is well with the world. The prayer Jesus taught His disciples helps us pray to that end.
Hallowed Be Your Name
Walt Harrah
Our God is a prayer-hearing God. Prayer is the means by which we commune with God and he with us. And the essentials of prayer are found in the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples.
The Way Of Love
Walt Harrah
What is the way of love? Read 1 Corinthians 13. Paul spells it out clearly, but living that way is another matter. Nevertheless, we aim for the standard, and trust the Spirit to do His work in His way and in His time.
We Trust In The Lord
| Walt HarrahThe world around us tempts us with a myriad of choices to place our trust in. The only sure place for our trust is in the Lord Himself.
The Upward Call
Walt Harrah
When we are in Christ, we become new creations. Our old way of seeing things passes away, and we depelop an entirely new mindset. Eternity becomes everything to us. And we live for a crown that will not fade, kept in heaven for us.
When All Is Said And Done
Walt Harrah
Consecration is defined as "the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious." Expressing devotion as promise and desire pleases the heart of God. He loves intent.
This Book Of Yours
Walt Harrah
The importance of reading and being impacted by the Bible, God's holy scripture, is addressed.
The Light Of The Lord
| Walt HarrahThere is a gate that is wide and broad, and very popular. The way of the Lord, however, is narrow. Few find it, but it leads to life.
Set Things Right
| Walt HarrahHumility open the door to the renewing presence of Almighty God. And the heart of God is looking for those who are lowly in spirit.
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Man In The Mirror
The mirror doesn't lie. Like, "I need to get in shape," we conclude, or "I gotta' do something about my appearance?" Spiritually speaking, it's important to look in the mirror of God's word, and make the changes accordingly, with the Holy Sprit's help.
With Books, New Is Not Always Better
If you buy into the concept of progress, then supposedly we are smarter than those who came before us. And if you believe that, I have some swamp land in Florida for sale....
Related Worship Scripts
The House Of The LordIn Psalm 27, David narrows his desire down to one thing, the pursuit of God. His energies will be focused on the obtaining that one thing. He has tasted of the Lord, and nothing else satisfies. How do we get there?
The Call Of God
God, who can do anything, "limits" his effectiveness by having us be his hands and feet and voice. The task he calls us to is beyond us, but he promises his presence, and that makes all the difference.
Jesus And Other-Centeredness
The challenge for the Christian is to live for others. The world teaches us the opposite. But as we look to Jesus, we find the pathway to true greatness marked out for us - a life of selflessness.
