Category Archives: Weekly Devotional

What Will You Reflect This Week?

“Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Philippians 1:27 In grade school we used to get conduct grades on our report cards. Our teachers evaluated our behavior and how we respected her and conducted ourselves around other students. If someone were grading your conduct today at home with your family […]

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Living Like a Gentle Giant

“Just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children.” 1 Thessalonians 2:11 Many of us remember gentle giants in our lives. They nurtured us and encouraged us. We liked to be around them. We listened to them, admired them, wanted to […]

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Building a Great Testimony

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously in the present age.” Titus 2:11-12 Everyone has a testimony. Each of us testifies to our legacy every day. To everyone we encounter. We make the choice each day to […]

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LifeScript

The amazing story God has written for our lives can best be described as a LifeScript! A beautiful script written by God that is affirmed in Psalm 139. Each chapter of our life is defined by a loving God who directs the steps of our lives. One Heart Church is a place that encourages everyone […]

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Understanding Forgiveness

“…your iniquity is taken away and your sin is forgiven.” Isaiah 6:7b In Isaish 6 the prophet encountered the Lord in a way that shaped his purpose for the rest of his life. Isaiah discovered the power of forgiveness when he saw his vision. He saw something in his vision that transformed who he was. […]

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20/20 Vision

Welcome to One Heart Church We are so glad you stopped by our web site. Feel free to look around! We have a special emphasis going on. Do you ever have trouble seeing things clearly? We all do. For those of us who wear glasses, we live this problem ever day of our lives. Seeing […]

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Fall @ OHC

We have some many wonder things happening at OHC and especially this fall! We will kick it all the first weekend of August as STEP UP Sunday is August 3. That morning all OHC kids will promote. We are also using that Sunday to help promote our Sunday morning Bible Study classes. It will be […]

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Your Vision

” ‘Come now, and let us reason together’ says the Lord. ‘If you consent and obey, you will eat the best of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.’ Truly the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” Isaiah 1:18a,19,20 Do you know your vision for your life? […]

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Curves in the Road of Life

Curves in the Road of Life How often do you find yourself encountering something you never dreamed would be coming your way?  It could be a great job opportunity, an unexpected blessing or a really surprising challenge.  The Bible is full of stories of people who hit curves in the road.  A curve is that […]

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Mentored for Effectiveness

“…continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 3:14-15. In his second letter to […]

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Be Careful What You Love

In the last days people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. From 2 Timothy 3:1-9 How quickly do you recognize danger? When something or someone puts your walk with God in jeopardy, do you recognize the threat immediately? If you choose the wrong thing to love, eventually you […]

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Vessels of Honor

“Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor.” 2 Timothy 2:20 Vessels of honor have a life mandate from God centered in obedience. Vessels of dishonor have an agenda centered in power and control. […]

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It Takes Diligence

In our society everyone seems to be an authority on something. Truth is relevant and everyone has something to say. Everyone has an opinion. And our social media has given vent to the masses. If you listen to TV or radio or surf the Internet you discover something. Our airwaves are full of people who […]

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On Point in 2014

Imagine you are given a blue print for your life! It has all the details designed specifically to insure that you have an amazing life. The only challenge is that it requires precise execution of the plan. Very quickly you realize that the only way to live out the plan is to be OnPoint. It […]

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An Intentional Faith

We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Pain is inevitable when we pursue God’s purpose for our lives. Sometimes the pain is unspeakable, tragic and life-shattering. When we feel unspeakable pain or a broken heart, often our […]

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Missions Weekend

I cannot tell you how excited I am about this upcoming Missions weekend at OHC! Many of you have already signed up for our Compassion in Action happening this Saturday. It is a time we will be ministering in many of the local mission organizations we support that day. Then on Sunday, November 3, we […]

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Make Disciples

“go and make disciples of all nations…teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20. This was Jesus’ last command. His last teaching. His last advice to the twelve who would change the world. When we read this we realize something. Every single day you live, you have an opportunity to follow this […]

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Authentic Followers of Jesus

“Then a scribe came and said to Him, ‘Teacher, I will follow you wherever You go.’ ” Matthew 18:19   It sounds exciting when we hear someone say they’ll follow Jesus anywhere. It would be exciting to believe we could follow Jesus anywhere He went. That sounds like real commitment. Real devotion. But when we […]

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Worry

But seek ye first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things (food, clothing and shelter) will be added to you as well. Matthew 6:33. Worry. What do you worry about the most? Are the things that make you anxious worth defining your life? Some studies show that about 80 percent of the things […]

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The Sad-You-See Society

The Sad-You-See Society “When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them.” Matthew 5:1-2. The Sermon on the Mount was one of Jesus’ most profound teaching moments. In Matthew 5-7, Jesus teaches his disciples […]

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Everyone – All In!

Dear One Heart Family and Friends, How could you ever put into words the amazing day we had last Sunday. It was simply one of the high points of my entire life. I am so grateful God gives us moments where we see His hand so vividly at work in our lives. NOW–we head to […]

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Follow Me

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” When Jesus called his disciples they obeyed without a moment’s hesitation. The Bible tells us they followed Him “immediately!” When we read what they did we recognize a few things. First, we recognize that their decision was immediate. They did not hesitate. […]

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The New Adventure

What an exciting time to connect with One Heart Church. God has opened the door for an amazing adventure. Our church now has a new home at 706 North Peachtree Street in Historic Norcross! We are blessed to have the family of First Baptist Church of Norcross join us in this amazing new adventure. There […]

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New Day Dawns at OHC!

New Day Dawns at One Heart! If you are reading this page you will soon realize that amazing things are happening at OHC. We have recently announced that we are acquiring the First Baptist Church of Norcross and they are joining in with us to accomplish God’s great purpose for the kingdom. We realize that the […]

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New Day Dawns at OHC!

New Day Dawns at One Heart! If you are reading this page you will soon realize that amazing things are happening at OHC. We have recently announced that we are acquiring the First Baptist Church of Norcross and they are joining in with us to accomplish God’s great purpose for the kingdom. We realize that the […]

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Are You Equipped?

“Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.” Hebrews 13:1 Are you equipped to live an effective life for Jesus? As authentic followers of Jesus, being equipped means we are prepared for a level of expertise we could never […]

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VBS and Romania

Good morning to the OHC family, It’s another amazing day that God has given each of us. This time last week over 120 were gathered at our church for VBS. A truly special time in the life of our church. Now, we are in the middle of a fantastic summer. This weekend we will see […]

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Summer 2013

Summer is a great time to experience God! The summer season at One Heart is an amazing time of impact and life change. As we gather together, we are blessed to engage in authentic worship and applicable Bible teaching. Often times our schedules free up some during the summer months and we have time to […]

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Connecting and Encouraging

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. Romans 15:1 God puts people in our paths daily who need to be encouraged, need someone to listen, or who need someone to come alongside them to walk through a valley. Everyone needs someone to help […]

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Knock at the Door

And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a woman named Rhoda came to answer. Acts 12:13 Have you ever been engrossed in Bible study, or an important discussion, or watching the climax of a mystery movie, and hear a knock on the door? The interruption can be unnerving. Annoying (unless you’re waiting […]

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The Lord’s Hand

“The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.” Acts 11:21 When the Lord’s hand is on us, one of two things happens. Either we feel His hand of correction, or we feel His hand of blessing. Throughout God’s word we see instances when God’s hand […]

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