Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Corinthians 9:21

Learn how to create non-threatening conversations that point people to Christ. This often occurs through sharing your own story and quietly listening to theirs. From Steve Carter, teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, in his new book "This Invitational Life."

Do unreached people appear fuzzy to you—out of focus or far away? God knows exactly who they are and where they are. He sees them clearly! This 7-day reading plan will let you in on some of what God sees, so your heart can beat with His heart. The aim of the plan is not to make you a trivia expert about people groups, but to impress on you that not one of them is trivial to God. Jesus died for them all, and they all have that most fundamental of human rights—the right to hear of the transforming grace of God.

What guests want most when they come to your church is to feel comfortable, heard, and welcomed. True hospitality is not just what we do, but how we make guests fee,l so they can receive God’s truth in the church service or event. Whether you are a staff member, pastor, or volunteer, here are a few things to keep in mind as you create an atmosphere in your church that draws people to Jesus.

The message of the gospel contains such power in it that becomes an unstoppable force. Join the apostle Paul in his last days as he “fights the good fight, ” “keeps the faith,” and “finishes the race.” The struggles and opposition he faced are no different from the ones we encounter today. Learn from him and be inspired to bring transformation fighting the good fight.

Do you have any loose ends? Is there an event or relationship that you need to bring closure to? Do you need to bring reconciliation? Loose ends will affect your attitude. In this reading plan, you will learn more about how to handle your attitude.

The light and love of Jesus meet the world’s deep need—and we can participate in bringing his light to our communities and relationships. In these devotionals, pastor and former NFL player Derwin Gray encourages us to become everyday missionaries, offering good news to those around us.

When we encounter God, we experience a love and truth that is uncontainable. God changes us from the inside out. We need to let His amazing work in and through our lives spread like fire, setting others’ lives ablaze for His Kingdom as well. Pastor Bayless Conley prepares you to touch lives in your world with God’s life-bringing fire.

Drawing on James Spencer's book titled Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody, this Bible Plan examines eight characteristics evident in the Scriptures and in the life of 19th century evangelist Dwight Moody (e.g., surrendered, prayerful, humbled, undistracted, and studious). A free guide including these reflections along with activities and additional devotional content is also available for download from D. L. Moody Center.

Empathy is the most essential quality of civilization. It opens the door to better relationships, leads to increased production in business, and is the highest ideal of love. What is empathy? Empathy is responding to others by connecting, understanding, and relating in order to empower change. This plan will help you develop Relentless Empathy! This plan is developed from the book Relentless Empathy by Dr. Brian Pikalow of Discovery Church.

This nine-day plan is a healthy dose of practical and spiritual considerations for your next mission trip. Applicable to first-time travelers and regular missionaries alike, it focuses on pre-trip preparation and post-trip recommendations for any type of mission trip.