2025 Christian & Missionary Alliance General Council Day 1 – Monday President Stumbo set the tone for the rest of the week by reflecting on one of the most unassuming words in our vocabulary—and. In the name of our denomination, this word plays a crucial role in displaying the two parts of our movement, Christian and Missionary. We…
Finding our hope, identity, and security in Jesus ChristJohn 10:11–18 Sheep are not the most flattering animals to be compared to—but again and again, Scripture refers to us as just that. Why? Because spiritually speaking, we are helpless, fearful, prone to wander, and unable to survive on our own. We need a shepherd—not just any…
The Only Door: Finding Life in Jesus Alone John 10:7–10 In today’s culture, we’re used to having options. Whether you’re choosing a coffee blend, a streaming service, or a vacation spot, we live in a world that offers countless paths to suit our personal preferences. We are trained to expect choices—and to resent anything that…
John 8:12–18 Have you ever tried walking through your house in the middle of the night? You know where things are… more or less. But without the lights on, even familiar paths become uncertain and dangerous. A coffee table becomes a shin-splitting hazard. A doorway feels like a trap. It’s disorienting. That’s what life is…
In John 6:24–35, Jesus makes a bold claim that cuts through the noise of our hunger-driven lives: “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35) But what does it mean for Jesus to be the Bread of Life? And why…
The King We Need (John 12:12–26) “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” Palm Sunday is a moment of paradox. The streets of Jerusalem were filled with celebration, yet days later, those same voices cried, “Crucify Him!” Why? Because Jesus wasn’t the kind of king they expected. And if we’re…
1 Corinthians 14 Worship is meant to glorify God, strengthen the church, and reach the lost. But what happens when worship turns into a chaotic, disorganized event? In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul addresses a church struggling with disorder in its gatherings, reminding them that “God is not a God of confusion but of peace” (1…
1 1 Corinthians 13 In our daily lives, we rely on different tools to measure conditions accurately. A car’s gas gauge tells us when to refuel, and a thermometer informs us of the temperature. But what happens when we use the wrong barometer? Imagine relying on your speedometer to determine if your engine has enough…
1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit in? Like you’re on the outside looking in, uncertain of your place in the world or even in the church? You’re not alone. Our natural tendency, rooted in sin, is to seek belonging, security, and purpose in all the wrong places—leading to striving,…
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 IntroductionImagine a hospital in a remote village relying on a power generator to save lives. Now, imagine that the person operating the generator doesn’t understand how it works. Instead of bringing power and healing, their misuse causes a devastating failure. This illustrates what can happen when we are uninformed about spiritual gifts.…