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Pastor Mike Impact Ministries
A daily chat with Pastor Mike and other resources to encourage listeners to connect with the Word of God and grow in their faith.
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Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 3:1-3 - Established and Encouraged in the Faith
Thewords “could no longer endure it” reveal Paul's heart. He had beenforced to leave Thessalonica because of the persecution there. He wanted toreturn, but as…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 - Our Glory and Joy
In verses 17 through 20, Paul gives us a beautiful glimpse into theheart of a true servant of God. He reminds us that ministry is not primarilyabout programs…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 - Faithful in the Face of Opposition
Paul says in verse 14: “For you, brethren, became followersof the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus.” The wordtranslated “followers” carries…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 2:13 - The Word of God That Works in You
Paulwas thankful because when these people heard his preaching, they recognizedthat there was something different about his message. They realized that thiswas…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 - "Walk Worthy of God"
Yesterdayin verse 10, Paul reminded the Thessalonians how he and his companions hadlived among them: “holily and justly and unblameably.” Now in verses 11and…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 2:10 - "A Life That Backs Up the Message"
Paulwas willing to put his life on display and say, in effect, “You watched us. Yousaw how we lived. And not only did you see us—God saw us too.” There are…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 2:9 - "A Ministry That Cost Something"
Noticethose words: “Our labor and travail.” Paul was reminding theThessalonians that his ministry among them had cost him something. The word“labor” speaks of…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 - "More Than a Message"
Paulbegins by saying: “We were gentle among you.” Paul was certainly acourageous man. He was bold enough to preach the gospel even after being beatenand…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 2:6 - "Seeking God's Glory, Not Ours"
Paul understoodsomething that every believer needs to remember: The purpose of our lives isnot to bring glory to ourselves. It is to bring glory to God…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 2:5 - "Nothing to Hide"
There are two very important statements in this verse. Paulsays, first, “Neither at any time used we flattering words.” And then hesays, “Nor a cloak of…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 2:3-4 - "A Message with Pure Motives"
“For our exhortation was not of deceit, norof uncleanness, nor in guile: But as we were allowed of God to be put in trustwith the gospel, even so we speak; not…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 - "Bold in Our God"
“For yourselves,brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: But evenafter that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 1:10 - Waiting For His Son From Heaven
Paul says they were waiting “forHis Son from heaven.” The word “wait” does not mean that they were sittingaround doing nothing. Biblical waiting is an attitude…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 1:9 - Turning From Idols
“For they themselvesshowed of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how you turned toGod from idols to serve the living and true God.” In verse 9…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 1:8 - Sounding Out the Word
Think about what happened inThessalonica. Paul had not been there very long. According to Acts 17, tremendousopposition arose against him and his companions…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 1:7 - Becoming an Example
“So that you were examples to all that believe in Macedoniaand Achaia.” Yesterday we saw in verse 6 that the Thessalonian believershad become followers of Paul…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 1:6 - Joy in the Midst of Affliction
Rememberwhat Paul had just said at the end of verse 5: “You know what manner of menwe were among you for your sake.” Their message and their manner of…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 1:5 - The Gospel in Power
Now,the Gospel certainly must come to us in words. Romans 10:17 tells us, “Sothen faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Someone musttell us…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 1:4 - Beloved and Chosen by God
Thinkabout that today. If you know Jesus Christ as your Savior, you are loved byGod! The Bible does not teach us that God loves us because we are good…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 1:3 - The Measure of a Growing Christian
“Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and laborof love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God andour Father.” Years…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 1:2 - A Thankful Heart That Prays
“We give thanks toGod always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers.” What abeautiful verse! In just a few words, Paul teaches us something…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 1:1 - A Church in God
Notice that he does not introduce himself here as “Paul, anapostle of Jesus Christ,” as he does in several of his other letters. Why? Probablybecause he did…
Pastor Mike Impact Ministries1 Thessalonians 1:1 - Living in Light of His Coming
Today we begin a brand-new journey through two wonderfulbooks of the New Testament—First and Second Thessalonians. We have justcompleted our study through…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:23 - Grace for the Journey
In Philippians 1:2he writes, "Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and fromthe Lord Jesus Christ." Now in the last verse he writes, "Thegrace of…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:22 - The Gospel Reaches the Palace
At first glance,this may seem like little more than a closing greeting. But when we stop andthink about it, these words remind us that nothing can stop the…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:21 - Every Saint Matters
Philippians 4:21: "Saluteevery saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you." Thevery first word that catches my attention is the word…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:20 - To God Be the Glory!
Today we come to Philippians 4:20, a beautiful doxology thatconcludes Paul's teaching on giving and God's faithful provision. Paul writes: "Nowunto God and our…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:19 - "According to His Riches in Glory by Christ Jesus"
Today I want us to look at the last phrase of this verse, "accordingto His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." These few words reveal notonly that God provides…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:19 - "My God Shall Supply All Your Need"
I first want toexpress my heartfelt thanks to each of you who prayed for our mission teamduring our trip to Guatemala this past week. I can honestly say that…
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Philippians 4:18 - "A Sweet-Smelling Sacrifice"
Today is a very special day for me. Early this morning, byGod's grace, I will be leaving to go to Dulles Airport to meet with a team ofabout twenty people on a…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:16-17 - "Giving Again and Again"
Today we continue looking at what I believe is one of themost beautiful passages in all of Scripture on the grace of giving. Paul writesin Philippians 4:16–17…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:15 - "The Church That Entered into Partnership"
Today we continue our study in Philippians chapter 4 as welook at verse 15. Paul writes: "Now you Philippians know also, that inthe beginning of the gospel…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:14 - "The Grace of Sharing"
"Notwithstanding you have well done,that you did communicate with my affliction." At first glance, this verse appears to besimply a "thank you" for a financial…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:13 - "Christ is My Strength"
Ibelieve one of the greatest mistakes we make is taking this verse out of itscontext. Remember, Paul did not write this verse by itself. It is theconclusion of…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:11-12 - "The Secret of Living Above Your Circumstances"
Today we continue ourstudy in Philippians chapter 4. Yesterday in verse 11, Paul told us one of thegreatest secrets of the Christian life: "I have learned, in…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:11 - "The School of Contentment"
Philippians4:11: "Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned inwhatever state I am, to be content.” Immediately Paul wants the Philippiansto…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:10 - "Rejoicing in God's Providential Care"
“But I rejoiced in the Lordgreatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though yousurely did care, but you lacked opportunity.”…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:9 - "The Obedient Life"
Philippians 4:9:"Those things, which ye have both learned, andreceived, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be withyou." Noticethe little…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:8-9 - The Progression of Discipleship
Over the past several days, we have been looking at one ofthe most important subjects in the Christian life, and that is the battle forthe mind. Today, we want…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:8-9 - From Right Thinking to Right Living
Welcometo Pastor's Chat. Today we conclude our study of Philippians 4:8. For the pastseveral days we have carefully walked through this remarkable verse. Paul…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:8 - "The Pursuit of Moral Excellence"
"The Pursuit ofMoral Excellence" Philippians 4:8 Welcometo Pastor's Chat. Today we come to the final two descriptions in Paul'swonderful list found in…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:8 - "Feed Your Mind on Beauty, Not Bitterness"
"Whatever things are lovely...""Whatever things are of good report..." The word lovely means that which is pleasing, gracious, winsome,and worthy of love. It…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:8 - "Whatever Things Are Pure"
Saturday July 11 “Whatever things are pure." Thisword speaks of that which is morally clean, undefiled, innocent, and holy. Itdescribes a life that has not…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:8 - "Whatever Things Are Just"
"Whatever things are just..." Each of these qualities is anotherfilter through which every thought should pass before it is allowed to remainin our minds…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:8 - "Whatever Things Are Honest"
Theword honest in our King James Bible means much more than simply telling thetruth. It carries the idea of whatever is honorable, noble, dignified, worthyof…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:8 - "Whatever Things Are True"
Yesterday we learned that if we are goingto enjoy the peace of God guarding our hearts, then we must also guard ourminds. TodayPaul gives us the first test for…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:8 - Guarding Your Mind
Thinkfor a moment about how many thoughts enter your mind every day. Researchersestimate that thousands of thoughts pass through our minds daily. Some…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:7 - God's Wonderful Peace
Today we come to one of the most amazing promises in all ofScripture as we look at Philippians 4:7. After Paul tells us to pray abouteverything, he now tells…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:6b - "Pray About Everything"
Today we discover God's replacement for worry—whatwe are to do instead. Paul continues: "But in everything by prayer andsupplication with thanksgiving, let…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:6a - "God's Cure for Anxiety"
Today, I first want to say, Happy Fourth of July! I pray thatas you celebrate our country's history—250 years of God's blessing upon thisnation—you will…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:5 - "The Lord is At Hand"
Welcometo Pastor's Chat. Today we come to Philippians 4:5. This verse followsnaturally after Paul's command to rejoice in the Lord always. A joyful heartshould…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:4 - "Rejoice in the Lord Always"
Welcometo Pastor's Chat. Today we come to one of the best-known verses in the entirebook of Philippians. In many ways, this verse captures the heartbeat of…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:2-3 - "Standing Together in Unity"
Welcometo Pastor's Chat. Yesterday we heard Paul's loving appeal: "Stand fastin the Lord." Today Paul shows us one of the greatest ways we standfirm as…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4:1 - "Stand Fast in the Lord"
Today we come to the first verse of Philippians chapter 4. Itis much more than a transition verse. In many ways, it is the conclusion ofeverything Paul has…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 4 - The Secure Mind
The Secure Mind Philippians 4 Welcometo Pastor's Chat. Today we begin our study of the fourth and final chapter ofPaul's wonderful letter to the Philippians…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:20-21 - Our Citizenship is in Heaven
"Forour conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, theLord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashionedlike…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:18-19 - "When Tears Warn Us"
Yesterday we learned from verse 17 that God has given usgodly examples to follow. Paul challenged us to imitate believers whose livesconsistently point us to…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:17 - "Follow the Right Example"
Today we move on to the last section of Philippians chapter3. As we close this chapter, we want to focus specifically on verse 17, wherePaul writes: “Brethren…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:15-16 - "Keep Growing, Keep Walking"
These two verses teachus an important truth about the Christian life. We are to keep growing, but weare also to keep walking. God wants us to continue maturing…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:13-14 - "This One Thing I Do"
Ina world full of distractions, divided loyalties, and competing priorities, Paullived with a single focus. Thefirst thing that Paul mentions is, “forgetting…