Todd Wickboldt

Living Water

John 7:37-39 (NLT)
On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me!

Judges Parallel Jesus

Judges 2:18-22 (NLT)
Whenever the LORD raised up a judge over Israel, he was with that judge and rescued the people from their enemies throughout the judge’s lifetime. For the LORD took pity on his people, who were burdened by oppression and suffering.

Missional Christianity

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (NIV84)
Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

Life is Short

Psalm 90:12 (NLT)
Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.

If Jesus is Dead, so is Christianity

1 Corinthians 15:17 (NIV84)
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.

Your Sin Will Find You Out

Numbers 32:23 (NIV84)
“But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the Lord; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out.

Purity of Heart

Psalm 86:11-13 (NLT)
Teach me your ways, OLORD, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you.

Deliverance from Temptation

Psalm 31:1-4 (NIV84)
In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.

Refining and Testing - God's Sorrow

Jeremiah 9:7-9 (NIV84)
Therefore this is what the Lord Almighty says: “See, I will refine and test them, for what else can I do because of the sin of my people?

Jeremiah 9:13-15 (NIV84)
The Lord said, “It is because they have forsaken my law, which I set before them; they have not obeyed me or followed my law.

Walking in the Light

1 John 1:6-10 (NIV84)
If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth.

Living for God

1 Peter 4:1-10 (NIV84)
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin.

Controlled by the Spirit, Not Sin

Romans 8:5-10 (NLT)
Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.

Closely Watch Your Life

1 Timothy 4:16 (NLT)
Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.

Trial

James 1:12-15 (NIV84)
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Your Body is Your Temple

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV84)
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;

Grey Areas

1 Corinthians 6:12 (NIV84)
“Everything is permissible for me”–but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me”–but I will not be mastered by anything.

Jesus' View on Marriage

Mark 10:2-9 (NLT)
Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife?”

Tithing Origins in OT

Leviticus 23:10 (NLT)
“Give the following instructions to the people of Israel. When you enter the land I am giving you and you harvest its first crops, bring the priest a bundle of grain from the first cutting of your grain harvest.

Grudges and Loving People

Leviticus 19:17-18 (NLT)
“Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives. Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin.

Take Responsibility

Psalm 32:9 (NLT)
Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”

Reason for the Rules

Leviticus 15:31 (NLT)
“This is how you will guard the people of Israel from ceremonial uncleanness. Otherwise they would die, for their impurity would defile my Tabernacle that stands among them.

Not by Works

John 6:63 (NLT)
The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

Spiritual Growth

1 Peter 2:2-3 (NLT)
Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment,

What are my Motives?

Psalm 26:2 (NLT)
Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart.

God will not bless disobedience

Joshua 7:12 (NLT)
That is why the Israelites are running from their enemies in defeat. For now Israel itself has been set apart for destruction. I will not remain with you any longer unless you destroy the things among you that were set apart for destruction.