Top 243 Quotes & Sayings by David Jeremiah - Page 2

You have inside you the capacity to invest your mental, emotional, and spiritual gifts in a way that glorifies God, impacts the world, and satisfies your own soul. I believe that-and I want you to believe it, too.

If someone analyzed your words today, what percentage would be tender, encouraging, uplifting, faith-building, and joyful? Would it match Christ's proportions?

Forgiveness prompted by love is the only way to repair the devastation that so often mars our relationships.

We can embrace change by knowing we serve an unchanging God.

God is faithful and true. Confess your inability and His ability, and keep your eyes on Him.

No one is going to be powerful in their ministry if they are hiding something that they are afraid people will find out at any moment.

Perhaps the image you have of the devil is a cartoon of a man in a red suit with horns a pointy tale and a pitch fork, Satan would love for you to think of him as a harmless cartoon character, but don't be fooled... Satan is anything but harmless.

Sin is like a cancer that destroys step by step, sometimes so slowly we don't realize what's happening to us.

Sometimes it helps to begin our prayers by confessing we don't feel like praying-and ask God to help us with our preference to be doing something else.

Happiness is about what happens to you; and, to an extent, it's dependent on your circumstances, your behaviors, and your attitudes. But the joy of Christ is much, much bigger. The joy of Christ is about relationship with a person. It's something you have access to, but it's also something you must choose. Christian joy shows up not only in the happy times but also in times of trial and discouragement.

When I put God first, God takes care of me and energizes me to do what really needs to be done.

If you own just one Bible, you are abundantly blessed. 1/3rd of the world does not have access to even one.

Everyone is in need of encouragement at some time. Take the opportunity today to encourage (give courage to) the one who often encourages you.

Satan can imitate God, but he cannot duplicate Him - God is the only One who can deliver us from our pain and suffering.

The tomb was empty-the greatest security breach of all time.Yet that event gives lasting security to all God's people.

God’s grace is freely available but in order to receive it you have to realize you are lost without it.

Saving us is the greatest and most concrete demonstration of God's love, the definitive display of His grace throughout time and eternity.

Today is important only in light of what we do for God.

We live under the sun, but our destiny is beyond its rising and setting.

The only way the corporate Body of Christ will fulfill the mission Christ has given it is for individual Christians to have a vision for fulfilling that mission personally.

There's only one thing to do with God's offer of the gift of salvation: Say "thank you" and embrace it.

Too often we concentrate only on the things we can see now; but our focus should be on that place we can only envision, but will enjoy for all eternity.

If peace seems elusive in your life today, commit yourself to God, commit your concerns to Him in prayer, and then rest peacefully as you trust in Him.

The promises of God are His guarantees amid life's uncertainties. They're the basis of all our life of faith.

As you read the Word of God today, read it with expectancy and anticipation for the changes it will make in you.

No Christian is abandoned at the moment of death. The angels are the ushers, and our passage to heaven is under their escort.

In today's America He (Jesus) has moved from the central figure of world history to source material for late-night comics and pundits who would not dare treat other religious leaders with such disrespect.

The secret of the Christian's passion is simple: Everything we do in life we do it as to the Lord and not to men.

A man of God in the will of God is immortal until His work is done.

A willing heart is the first step in finding God's will in our lives. We cannot expect God to force us or to plead with us about the calling in our lives.

The Lord Jesus Christ is in a class all by Himself; there are no competitors, no rivals; He is unique. He is Lord of all. He is King of kings, Lord of lords, the image of the invisible God. He is Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Preeminent One.

Head knowledge without heart knowledge is worse than useless; but when head and heart join forces, it changes our lives forever.

God has given us His Word to assure us of our relationship with Him so that we may walk as Christians with confidence, knowing that our salvation is in Him.

When the peace of God follows the purity of God's wisdom into our hearts and lives, it will affect those around us.

All the Christmas presents in the world are worth nothing without the presence of Christ.

There are other kinds of joy found in other places in the world, but there is no place where you can find Christian joy except in Christ.

I cannot work; I cannot speak; I cannot live or love as I should, unless God's wisdom lights my path.

The vinedresser is never nearer the branches then when he is pruning them.

There is a moral and spiritual war for the souls of Americans. And this war must be waged by preaching the Gospel, prayer, and obedience to God's Word.

God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. And he's given us the indwelling strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit. The rest is up to us.

Before you begin your journey toward integrity, you need to determine your starting point. In other words, what's your integrity quotient? How much integrity do you have? Do a moral inventory of yourself. Hold yourself accountable going forward for what you say and do. Moving toward a more faithful, fair, and honest life begins with confronting truthfully who you are. You can't hold yourself accountable if you won't see yourself clearly.

The happiest people I know are those who have an obsession to the obedience of God.

Live as a credible witness. If our actions don't line up with the message we're proclaiming, we risk losing our credibility.

If you have put your faith in Christ and have spent significant time in the Word of God, the tough times can be like a magnet that draws you to the Lord Jesus. Nothing is going to happen - ever - that will catch Jesus Christ by surprise. He is able to help His children work through anything, and not a single thing is going to happen in the future that can change that fact.

If you need counsel, start with the One who is both Counselor and King - the One who is the source of both wisdom and power.

If you face a challenging task from God today, ask yourself, "How would Jesus handle this?" Then go and do the same.

Parental love is unconditional, and so is God's love. No matter what a child of God has done against Him, or feels he or she has done that cannot be forgiven, God still loves that wondering soul.

Happiness comes from holiness. You can't truly be happy unless you're hungry for Jesus Christ.

Trust is an act of the mind, while obedience is an act of the hands and feet.

The very thing that most qualifies us to pray is our helplessness.

Within seconds thoughts become words that slip off our tongue and into the world. Pausing before we speak may seem cumbersome, but it allows us to decide: Is this helpful? Does this need to be said now? What is the best way to say this?

Against the backdrop of people who avoid work, cut corners, and do half-hearted jobs, a diligent man stands out. Practicing diligence is an excellent way to stand out for Christ at home, in the workplace, and even at church. Today, complete each one of your tasks, however big or small, with diligence.

When culture changes around us, God's standard of living does not. Even when we're engulfed by evil, the eyes of the Lord range to and fro throughout all the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.

Love is not a feeling, love is a response. Love is an action.

God's Word will never fall into disrepair. But here's what happens when we don't travel on it: We fall into disrepair!

Love is worthless unless it acts out, unless it's expressed in deed and behavior.

The greatest adventure in life - knowing God - begins at the Cross of Christ and ends with a "Hallelujah!"

We are to extend forgiveness to others in the same way that God did to us: Unconditionally.

God has stepped in at the last minute more than once in history (remember Moses at the Red Sea?). And He can do the same for you. Keep turning the pages by faith and let the story play out to the end.

But it's God who gives us the ability to do things, even to gain wealth; and we must remember that what we do is only successful when we do it - His Way.