Power Point - April 5, 2006, Daily Word from Pastor Graham

Power Point - April 5, 2006

April 05, 2006

April 5, 2006

Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.

-- 1 John 2:3

In America, we live in a country where the majority of churches have either plateaued, are dying, or they’re already dead!

And the reason so many churches are declining is their pews are filled with semi- or non-committed believers.

You know, our commitment to Christ is similar to our commitment to our spouse. No one would honestly say to their husband or wife, “You know, honey, I love you so much that I’m going to commit to staying 98 percent faithful to you in our marriage.”

But how many of us say the same thing to the Lord each day in how we live our lives?

So many Christians today pick and choose which commandments of the Lord they want to obey. But true commitment to the Lord is complete and total or it’s none at all!

Remember what 1 John 2:3 says: “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.” Not just some of His commandments, but all of them!

Today, I want to challenge you: Do you show the world your commitment to Christ by obeying God in your thought life? In the way you react to your spouse and children? In your business affairs? In your finances? In every part of your life?

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” I challenge you to live fully in that newness of life today!

TRUE COMMITMENT TO THE LORD IS COMPLETE AND TOTAL OR IT’S NONE AT ALL.

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About PowerPoint

PowerPoint Ministries is the radio and television broadcast ministry of Jack Graham, pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church — a nearly 37,000-member church with three campuses in the Dallas and North Texas region. Through PowerPoint Ministries, Dr. Graham offers practical, biblical steps on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.

About Jack Graham

Dr. Jack Graham serves as Senior Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations.

When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style.

Now thriving with more than 57,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow, reaching throughout the North Texas region. In 2006, the church launched a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of the Plano Campus. Prestonwood also has a flourishing Spanish-language ministry, Prestonwood en Español, which includes members from more than 20 nations. And Prestonwood.Live, the online community, draws worshippers from all over the world.
Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including the latest Reignite: Fresh Focus for an Enduring Faith. In this deeply personal book, Dr. Graham shares lessons he learned in the midst of crisis – offering insight on how to focus on Jesus even in the darkest days.

Other books include A Man of God: Essential Priorities for Every Man’s Life; Unseen: Angels, Satan, Heaven, Hell and Winning the Battle for Eternity; Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters; Powering Up: The Fulfillment and Fruit of a God-Fueled Life; and Courageous Parenting, written with his wife, Deb.

His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and strike a chord with audiences worldwide.

In October 2022, the Bible in a Year with Jack Graham podcast was launched in partnership with iHeartPodcasts and Pray.com, with a cinematic feel that brings the Bible to life. Within the first week of its release, the podcast reached the top spot on the Spotify religion list, and it has now surpassed 30 million downloads.

Dr. Graham has served as Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer and has helped lead various national prayer initiatives. He served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with more than 14 million members.

He and Deb have three married children and eight grandchildren.