Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 16:26

Maybe God isn’t who you think He is. Maybe He’s much better. This devotional will help identify some Christian clichés we’ve all heard that are actually unbiblical lies. These clichés may seem innocent, but are harmful to our faith and keep far too many believers stuck in spiritual immaturity. Learn to encounter these lies with the truths about God in the Bible, to bring encouragement and freedom to our lives.

We live in a society that is in love with itself. We are immensely focused on ourselves, and this is making us unhappy and unfulfilled. Why? Because we were not created for ourselves, but to give glory to God! Discover that you have been chosen for a purpose, become aware of it, and start living according to the good pleasure of God’s will. You will never be the same!

What does it mean to be a Godly influencer? We live in a society where performance and optics are more valuable than character and depth. Thankfully, God called, qualified, and justified us without us having to perform for Him. Join MCWEN Founder Andrena Sawyer in a 3-day study designed for those who would like to be free from the performance trap to make a genuine Christ-centered impact in the world.

In this three-day plan, you will meet modern-day biblical disciples whose lives demonstrate that they are new creations in Christ. Each story highlights something that is evident to all in the lives of these persecuted Christians who have found life in Christ. As we read their stories and learn from their lives, we too can live a new life in the real world as we find life in Christ.

Though we live in a fast-paced, success-driven culture, we recognize the detrimental effects of burnout caused by the constant need to be productive. God sets the primary example of resting from work at the beginning of Genesis and then provides the Sabbath for his people. We seek rest in order to maintain a healthy relationship with our own self, with others, and with our work.

This devotional plan, and the song of the same title, are written to help people overcome obstacles, grief, and uncertainty by understanding that God has a Perfect Plan for their lives. Draw near to God, so His Path can be clear to you.

Join us in this three-day devotional inspired by the parable of the rich fool. Learn how to dodge the pitfalls of greed, gain a balanced perspective on wealth, and invest in what truly matters.

God wants us to share his redemption invitation with others. Still, many people find it difficult to know what to say, especially when the invitation comes with social baggage and difficult realities about ourselves. This plan will help you understand the true meaning of Jesus’s invitation to follow him. You will also learn the most practical way to spread the Good News through conversation.

Is your church dying from Covid-19? It's ok, our God specializes in bringing new life out of death. What if while we can't go to church, we became a church that goes? Go! Live! Do you want to follow Jesus?

Are you sold out for Jesus? Is He your One Thing? Is He your greatest treasure and your closest friend? If not, what's stopping you from inhabiting that place of total surrender? Over the next 4 days we invite you to ignite your passion and make Jesus that One Thing in your life!

Jesus has called us to be That Church, the salt and light of the world. That Church who are a beacon of hope in our communities, and who love people even when it's inconvenient. Come with us in this 4 day devotional and see how That Church- empowered by the Holy Spirit, can make a Kingdom difference to the world around us.

We are usually impressed by inspirational stories of dramatic, overnight transformation, but living as a disciple of Jesus is a long game. We are all broken people. No one has arrived. We’re all in recovery! This four-day study will help you break the sin-repent cycle so you can truly experience the transformation God has promised us through salvation.

How do you still love the church when one is betrayed, hurt or even abused by someone in the church? This plan seeks to hold this pain and tension with biblical wisdom for healing and freedom whilst knowing that the gates of hell will not prevail against it.

God does all the heavy lifting in our relationship with Him. He sent Jesus to save us. He gives us the faith to believe. He gives us the ability and desire to obey, but He doesn't make us do anything. To experience God, we must choose Jesus. When we do, God saves us, sets us apart, helps us grow, and rewards our surrender with an inheritance that never fades.

The arrival of Jesus for the first time was exciting and is the reason for the season. He will return unexpectedly and suddenly; when He does, an eternal adventure awaits all who belong to the Lord.

Praying the Sign of the Cross traces its origins back to the very early Christians marking a cross on their foreheads. The practice has developed over time and is now a regular practice for over a billion people around the world. Through this Bible study we will explore the practice of the prayer and also the enormity of the mystery of the Trinity and the sacrifice of our ever-loving God.

What does servant leadership look like at work? This 5-day devotional includes real-life examples from servant leaders at work, as well as reflection questions, scripture and prayer to help you improve your leadership.

Encouragement from a mom who launched her seven children and lived to tell about it. Part 7 of12 devotions in this series from Robin Meadows.

Can God still have a place in a world ruled by science and technology? How can there be a God of love given so much appalling suffering in this world? This plan, written by author John Houghton, seeks to answer the difficult questions and invites the reader to discover a relationship with God for themselves.

Encouragement from a mom who launched her seven children and lived to tell about it. Part 9 of 12 devotions in this series from Robin Meadows!

The Nothing Else Matters devotional is about pulling away from all of the distractions, the noise, the busyness of life, and connecting with God.  No matter how broken we believe we are or how far we have gone from God, we can always connect with Him, knowing that He will meet us just where we are and touch our hearts. 

One way to understand what God wants to do through us by the power of the Holy Spirit is to take a closer look at what He did through Jesus’ disciples by the power of the same Holy Spirit. Take Peter, for instance, the first apostle to speak up at Pentecost. His life is a case study for the kind of radical transformation the Holy Spirit brings about in people who put their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.  

Maybe God isn’t who you think He is. Maybe He’s much better. This devotional will help identify some Christian clichés we’ve all heard that are actually unbiblical lies. These clichés may seem innocent, but are harmful to our faith and keep far too many believers stuck in spiritual immaturity. Learn to encounter these lies is with the truths about God in the Bible, that bring encouragement and freedom to our lives.

In John 15:13, Jesus told his followers “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” During Easter, we have the opportunity to explore the most significant event of human history: the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we do so, we come face-to-face with the greatest story of love ever recorded. Easter is the time we celebrate that love has come!

Jason Brown was at the top of his NFL career when he experienced a shocking, radical call from God: leave behind the fame of football and instead become a farmer to feed the poor. In his debut book, Centered, Jason shares the challenges his family has faced in their new mission alongside rich biblical truths and stories of God’s miraculous blessings.