Passion Church Tucson

If our understanding of the Father is skewed, then our Christian identity will also be distorted. Our understanding of God’s adoptive nature and the Father’s unconditional love for us is essential to living a healthy, victorious Christian life. Maybe your church background portrayed God as stern and judgmental. Perhaps your father or a father figure was strict or absent. None of these images accur...

Before we fully understand what Christ has done for us, we must first have a clear revelation of who God is, what His heart is like, and how deeply He loves us. Our understanding of God’s adoptive nature and the Father’s unconditional love for us is essential to living a healthy, victorious Christian life. Our Christian identity is deeply connected to how we see God. If our understanding of the Fa...

If we want to rediscover our identity in Christ, we must start with the right foundation: the Father. Before we fully understand what Christ has done for us, we need a clear revelation of who God is, what His heart is like, and how deeply He loves us.

We yearn for love and acceptance, but many have only experienced pain, rejection, and shame. In Christ, we are made new. He has carried our grief, sorrow, and shame, and through His cross, we can find freedom and wholeness to move beyond the pain and shame of the past.

As I’ve shared over the past four weeks, God shows favor to those who are willing to carry His purposes and assignments. We see an increase in His grace and favor when our motivations and pursuits align with God’s purpose and calling in our lives.

Remember, we are assured of favor because of Jesus Christ. We are fully accepted in Him, loved by the Father, and will never face rejection again. Our inheritance is in Him, which includes increased favor and grace as part of our blessings

God’s favor and grace are upon His faithful followers.  Do you believe this? Our new identity in Christ lifts us into a new life and relationship with God. It is His gift—His grace. Moreover, He promises to bless those who walk with Him with even more grace and favor. Prov. 12:2 says,  “A good man obtains favor (or grace) from the Lord …” (NKJV). Obtain also means to “draw out”.  We could say then...

God grants favor and grace to those He can trust with His purposes.  God loves us all equally, but His favor in our lives differs from person to person. We can work with God to receive more of His grace and favor in our lives. God sought a virgin to give birth to His Son and chose Mary because she could be trusted with a special purpose. The angel Gabrielle declares to Mary: “Rejoice highly favore...

Have you ever asked someone for a “favor”? Sometimes, we all need help or “grace” from others. Favor from friends is common, but favor from strangers is rare. There is favor from people, and there is favor from God—both are sought after. But favor from God will move you toward fulfilled destiny.

I love the story of Joshua and the children of Israel at Jericho. Perhaps you recall the story of how the walls “came a tumbling down?”God gave them a very specific strategy. As they obeyed God, simply marched around the city walls for a week, and gave a big shout on the last lap of the last day, supernaturally, the walls collapsed, and victory was achieved.

I started sharing three weeks ago about how to live the abundant life Jesus promised. Today, I want to talk about the importance of Godly contentment as we pursue God for the “more” that He promises.

For Jesus, living an abundant life was not just a future goal. Instead, it was the essence of our new life and relationship with Him.

Is it really possible to live an abundant life? Yes! Jesus assured us this is both a spiritual and physical reality for His followers. Abundant life begins with a genuine relationship with God through Jesus. As we walk closely with Him, we understand that He promises to love, care for, and provide for us in every way.

God invites us to accept His love and freedom through Christ, and as we do, we start living the abundant life God has planned for each of us. Over the next few weeks, my series will explore biblical principles for living an abundant life. I’ll be examining Jesus as our great shepherd and our relationship as sheep under His care in His flock.

We’ve been exploring a series called “Dollars & Sense: Keeping Money in Its Place.” We’ve learned that many issues in life happen when money is not managed well. Last week, we talked about earning, giving, saving, and spending—and how we need to prioritize our money. Our goal for this series is straightforward: the more we encounter Jesus, the more He helps us keep everything in its proper pla...

Dollars & Sense Keeping Money in it's Place, pt 3 - Priorities We’re continuing our series titled “Dollars & Sense: Keeping Money in Its Place.” Today, we will talk about how we decide where our money should go. The reality is that many of the problems we encounter in life occur when we don't prioritize money correctly. Here’s the good news: The more we experience Jesus, the better...

Dollars & Sense – Putting Money in Its Place, Pt. 2 – Stewardship Last week, I started a new series, “Dollars & Sense – Putting Money in Its Place – Generosity.” Today, I want to continue this important topic by focusing on stewardship. Jesus had a lot to say about money and wealth. One of seven verses in Luke discusses money. One-third of the parables talk about money. He only spoke more...

Jesus encourages us in the Lord’s prayer to ask for our “… daily bread.” Question: Does God want to provide for us? Yes! Absolutely, the Lord truly longs to bless us. As Jesus wonderfully expressed, He came to give us a life that overflows with abundance—especially for those who follow Him (John 10:27). Experiencing abundant life isn’t just about finances and material needs; it also means having o...

This past Sunday, my wife, Pastor Carolyn, gave an inspiring message about the importance of abiding in Christ. In this article today, I look forward to sharing some of Carolyn’s inspiring key points and her heartfelt story of abiding in Jesus, highlighting an important message about discipleship. I Am the Vine, and You Are the Branches (John 15:1-17) Jesus said in John 15:4, “Abide in me, and I i...

Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 7 Throughout this series, I’ve explored the importance of the Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:1-4). Now, I want to conclude by emphasizing the vital role of forgiveness and how it affects receiving answers to our prayers. “And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Luke 11:...

Lord, Teach Us to Pray - Part 6 Today, we’re going to explore the power of confession. Jesus’ disciples had seen His supernatural lifestyle and concluded that it was because He prayed consistently. So, they asked Him, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1 NKJV). In response, Jesus gave them what we now call the Lord’s Prayer, but really, He was giving them the principles for effective prayer, as see...

We all encounter major decisions, crossroads, and sometimes evil in life. Learn to cherish quality time with God in prayer to hear from Him, gain His perspective, and receive His guidance.  Gordon Lindsay, a twentieth-century minister and co-founder of Christ for the Nations, wrote about the importance of prayer.  “A successful life is shaped in the crucible of the daily hour of prayer.” 1 Jesus p...

Since prayer was central to Jesus’ ministry, He wanted it to be a foundation in His disciples’ lives. What we call the “Lord’s Prayer” might be better called the “Disciples’ Prayer,” as it serves as a guide or blueprint for prayer.  Throughout Bible and church history, we see many examples of prayer’s power. God chooses to use humanity through prayer to move mountains and change the course of hist...

We first notice that Jesus was “Praying in a certain place.” Luke 11:1 Jesus had entered Bethany. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus lived there. Jesus was probably relaxing in the garden behind Martha’s house. He felt at home here and was comfortable. He spent the night in Bethany before his triumphant entry into Jerusalem.  Most of us have places like this. We often call them “prayer closets.” My prayer...

Jesus shares principles of prayer in Luke 11:1-4.    “Lord, teach us to pray.” Luke 11:1 NKJV  The disciples observed Jesus’ supernatural way of life. But, they asked to learn how to pray, not to heal or deliver the oppressed. Why?  The disciples watched Jesus heal the sick. They saw His miracle power to open the eyes of the blind and the deaf. They saw Him cleanse a leper with just a touch. His w...