Chris Childs

1 Peter 1:25

1 Peter 1:25 (ESV)
but the word of the Lord remains forever." And this word is the good news that was preached to you.

We must press on!

Hosea 6:3 (ESV)
Let us know; let us press on to know the Lord; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth."

Hosea 6:3

Hosea 6:3 (ESV)
Let us know; let us press on to know the Lord; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth."

Humility

1 Peter 5:5 (ESV)
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

Humility

James 4:6 (ESV)
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

Living for God not for the law

Romans 8:1-4 (ESV)
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Slaves to Christ

Ephesians 6:5-6 (ESV)
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ,

Delight in the Lord

Psalm 1:1-2 (ESV)
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

Workers are few

Matthew 9:36-38 (NLT)
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Using gifts for needy

Matthew 6:1-4 (NLT)
“Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.

Using our gifts in private

Matthew 6:1-3 (NLT)
“Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.

John talks of non Jews being children of God

Matthew 3:9 (NLT)
Don’t just say to each other, ‘We’re safe, for we are descendants of Abraham.’ That means nothing, for I tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these very stones.

Get smart

Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NLT)
Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.

Strength and character

Romans 5:3-4 (NLT)
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.

Proverbs 27:23-24

Proverbs 27:23-24 (ESV)
Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds,

Psalm 119:81-84

Psalm 119:81-84 (NLT)
I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word.

Ecclesiastes 4:12

Ecclesiastes 4:12 (ESV)
And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

1 Corinthians 13:7

1 Corinthians 13:7 (ESV)
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

1 John 3:18

1 John 3:18 (ESV)
Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.

John 15:13

John 15:13 (ESV)
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

Luke 6:31

Luke 6:31 (ESV)
And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.

Proverbs 17:9

Proverbs 17:9 (ESV)
Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.

Colossians 3:23

Colossians 3:23 (ESV)
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

Colossians 3:17

Colossians 3:17 (ESV)
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Hebrews 4:12

Hebrews 4:12 (ESV)
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.