Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Matthew 18:18

Does your life feel like it’s out of control? Perhaps you have inexplicable feelings of guilt, fear, resentment, powerlessness, anger, or deep emotional pain connected with people you know. In their book BOUNDARIES , Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend help you learn when to say yes and know how to say no in order to take control of your life. This plan will help you get started with boundaries.

It is one of the toughest commandments we encounter in Scripture -- Jesus’ exhortation in Luke 6:27 to “Love your enemies.” In this five-part devotional, we’ll examine the ways Jesus wants and equips us to achieve that seemingly impossible task.

What does forgiveness look like in the workplace? Is it possible to forgive a bad boss? If you work in a hostile work environment should you leave your job or stay and resolve the conflict? This plan dives into the biblical idea of forgiveness. Learn concrete steps to restore relationships and bring God into your job.

Life doesn't always turn out the way we thought it would. What happens when everything that was supposed to be, isn't? How can we honor God through the midst of trials & disappointments? Join me as we take a deeper look into one of the most powerful redemption stories in the Bible. We'll be inspired by a man name Joseph, who endured incredible loss, betrayal & rejection, yet remained faithful.

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

The Bible has a lot to say about honesty. Most of us know we shouldn’t lie or steal, but His instruction goes much deeper. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on Christ-like honesty, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Forgiveness is the core of the Gospel, the Lord’s Prayer, healthy relationships, salvation, and the Church.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to strange expectations. It’s a different kind of hope flowing from Christ’s perspective on things. This is the sixth in a series of 5-day plans that uses the Lord’s Prayer to show how Jesus invites us to approach life and the future.

The Bible has a lot to say about litigation. Believers and unbelievers alike often end up in court, seeking money and justice. But the Bible encourages gentleness when settling our differences. This 5-day plan will help readers gain a biblical understanding and perspective on litigation, apply it to their lives, and prepare them to share this learning with others.

Matthew writes to God’s people and walks them on a journey that will take them from where they are to be Disciple Makers. This is 18 of 27 devotional plans walking us through the book of Matthew.  Jesus now works through a series of issues over the next few chapters. This week Jesus comes down from the mount of Transfiguration – and faces many different issues. 

Have you ever heard someone talking about Christianity, and deep down you have the sense that what they're saying doesn't feel right? It happens all the time, so in this series we'll be diving into identifying false teachings and beliefs that are so often misrepresented by well-meaning Christians. We'll go over topics like baptism, meditation, misused Bible verses, and many more!

Being a good father is tough. It takes time. It takes energy. It takes dedication. Sometimes we can feel like we are failing. Sometimes we wonder if we are really making a difference. If you can relate, this plan was created specifically to encourage you, because you are making a bigger difference than you know!

When Jesus was tested in the wilderness, a significant part of the enemy’s challenge was to tempt Him to doubt God’s Word and question His own identity. A similar challenge confronts us. This devotional plan helps us to arm ourselves for the challenges of the wilderness and realign our thinking with biblical truth. Our most powerful weapon is the Word!

A 7-day devotional focusing on the power of God to bring healing from sexual betrayal.

Though we tend to view prayer as an individual activity, this isn’t exactly God’s design. Yes, we can and should pray on our own. But there is power in praying with other people. This seven-day study explores the biblical commands and precedents for pursuing God collectively. Something unique happens as we pray together.

Every journey of faith begins with a first step. The Starting Line is for athletes, coaches and new believers who are ready to take the first step in their relationship with Jesus Christ. This 7-day reading plan explores the basics of the gospel and encourages growth through prayer, Bible reading, community and accountability. Ready? Take your place at the Starting Line!

Much more than a simple reading plan, this is a real challenge it help you enter into a life as a disciple of Christ. To be disciple is to walk with Jesus, to let Him teach us, to transform us and to learn to do what He does. And it's like Him walking in victory.

Why would rest be listed in the second chapter of the Bible? Why would God give it as a commandment to Moses on Mount Sinai? Why is honoring the Sabbath listed in the Ten Commandments? In this reading plan, writer Paul Marc Goulet shares about this topic and how you can rest and find peace.

In the Forgiveness God’s Way Plan, Dr. Rosemarie Downer uses the Word of God to highlight the stark distinction between how we often view and practice forgiveness and how God defines forgiveness. This plan invites you to look closely at how God has forgiven us and how we should forgive our offenders.

Whether you are a church leader drowning beneath unrealistic expectations, treading the deep church waters effortlessly, or floating somewhere in between, you’re in the right place. Once you’ve completed this 7-day plan, you will have the tools to walk confidently in your calling, face your church hurt, find the freedom to be your most authentic self, and ultimately feel less alone.

Whether you have just started out in a new relationship or have been married for a while, it is important to know what will make your relationship work. Ecclesiastes 4:12 says that a threefold cord is not quickly broken. This Bible reading plan touches on 13 practical keys to help you put and keep God at the center of your relationship.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is like a train, a grace train. This train is infinitely more powerful than a freight train, changing everyone who encounters it, totally and eternally. This 9-day devotional based on the book by Joby Martin and bestselling author Charles Martin will help you encounter God's grace.

Ten years ago, Lance Lang was a hopeless addict, willing to use anyone or anything, just so he could use. But God intervened and Lance began a miraculous journey to rehab, recovery, and restoration. In Ten Years Sober, Lance tells his story, while also imparting spiritual lessons he's learned along the way. Check out this ten day reading plan to find the steps you can take to reclaim your hope.

“I believe in God in my own way, I don’t need a church. Can’t I just worship God in the comfort of my own home or out in nature?” These thoughts are common in our modern world. But there is blessing being part of the body of Christ; join us and explore some reasons why Christians should definitely be joined to a community of believers.

This reading plan explores the first Gospel. This Gospel explains that Jesus was the king of Jews that brought the kingdom of heaven, even though Jesus didn't arrive in the way people expected.