Posts by IBC Church (Page 240)

FIGHTING AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF DIVISION

Daily Verses: 1 Corinthians 1:10-11. Key Verse: Matthew 12:25 But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. God desires unity but not the devil desires disunity. The devil rejoices when he sees disunity in…

LAWAN ROH PERPECAHAN

Ayat bacaan: 1 Korintus 1:10-11. Ayat kunci: Matius 12:25: Tetapi Yesus mengetahui pikiran mereka lalu berkata “ Setiap Kerajaan yang terpecah-pecah pasti binasa dan setiap rumah tangga yang terpecah-pecah pasti runtuh”. Kesatuan adalah kehendak Tuhan tetapi perpecahan adalah kehendak iblis. Pada waktu keluarga, sahabat, komunitas, gereja, bangsa dan negara terpecah belah, iblis akan bersorak-sorai. Jadi…

GOD DESIRES UNITY

Daily Verses: Psalm 133:1-3. Key Verse: Psalm 133: 1 & 3b: “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!… For there the LORD commanded the blessing—Life forevermore.” The Word of God above states that if God’s children dwell together in unity, God will command his blessing to their…

UNITY ADALAH KEHENDAK TUHAN

Ayat bacaan: Mazmur 133:1-3. Ayat kunci: Mazmur 133: 1 & 3b : “Sungguh, alangkah baiknya dan indahnya, apabila saudara-saudara diam bersama dengan rukun,…sebab kesanalah Tuhan memerintahkan berkat, kehidupan untuk selama-lamanya. Firman Tuhan diatas mengatakan bahwa apabila anak-anak Tuhan rukun satu dengan yang lain dan dapat bersatu, maka Tuhan akan memerintahkan berkat turun atas kehidupan mereka.…

MENERIMA MAHKOTA

Ayat bacaan: 1 Korintus 9:24-27 Ayat kunci: 1 Korintus 9:25: Tiap-tiap orang yang turut mengambil bagian dalam pertandingan, menguasai dirinya dalam segala hal. Mereka berbuat demikian untuk memperoleh suatu mahkota yang fana, tetapi kita untuk memperoleh suatu Mahkota yang abadi. Rasul Paulus adalah seorang Rasul yang memiliki visi yang jelas untuk hidupnya dan mengerti panggilan…

Don’t Give Up

 2 Corinthians 4:8:” We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair.” There’s a saying that says, “those who fail always look for excuses, but those who succeed always look for ways.” This can interpreted as that successful people would never give up. When they are at a dead end, they…

OBTAINING A CROWN OF GLORY

Daily Verses :1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 9:25: And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. Apostle Paul had a clear vision for his life; he understood God’s calling to do His will. Even…

MENJADI PEMENANG

Ayat bacaan: 2 Samuel 8. Ayat kunci: 2 Samuel 8:14b: Tuhan memberikan kemenangan kepada Daud kemanapun ia pergi berperang. Perjalanan hidup Daud diwarnai dengan perang, dikejar-kejar untuk dibunuh, dosa perzinahan dan hubungan keluarga yang begitu kompleks. Meskipun demikian, Alkitab mencatat bahwa Daud adalah satu-satunya tokoh Alkitab yang disebut sebagai sahabat Allah dan Tuhan memberikan kemenangan…

TO BE A VICTOR

Daily Verses: 2 Samuel 8. Key Verse: 2 Sam.8:14b: And the Lord preserved David wherever he went. Constant warfare, being hunted, committed adultery and a complex family relationships were part of King David’s life. Nevertheless, the bible notes that David is the only biblical figure that is a friend of God and God bestowed victories…

RESILIENT

Daily Verses: Genesis 37: 12-36. Key Verse: Genesis 39:2a: “The LORD was with Joseph, and he was a successful man.” Joseph is an example of someone who has great resiliency towards pressure and difficult situations. From living a life of abundance and being his father’s favorite child, Joseph “stepped down” and became a slave and…