Happy Easter Do not be afraid Do not fear Matthew 28:1–10 28 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going […]
For in Christ, God is with us. Foreshadows of the cross Where is God in all of this? Reference: The book of Ruth Naomi: A person who complained to God. Complaining to the Lord is one of the most faith-filled acts you can ever engage in. Ruth: A person who commits to others. How does […]
Foreshadows of the Cross Sacrifices -There were no groceries stores Leviticus 16:1–10 (NIV) 16 The LORD spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron who died when they approached the LORD. 2 The LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron that he is not to come whenever he chooses into […]
From 3/6/2016 “Foreshadows of the Cross.” “The Sacrifice of Isaac.” Genesis 22:1–14 (NIV) 22 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a […]
From 02/28/2016 Pray for everyone Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray with all kinds of prayers and requests. 1 Timothy 2:1-3 2 I urge, then, […]
“Just Pray!” The way in is the way on….. Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. The purpose of prayer is to gain Christ. Philippians 3:8 (NIV) […]
Luke 22:39-46 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this […]
To be a Christian means to actually attempt in your own life to adopt Jesus’ words as your standard of living. “God, I need to hear your voice” “Will you speak words of love and affirmation to me?” “God, I’m so thirsty for your love.” The Spiritual Life of Jesus continued: Luke 3:21-22 When all the […]
Leaning on Jesus (outline) How as Christians do we get a healthy understanding of sexuality? Matthew 19:4-6New International Version (NIV) 4 “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator made them male and female, 5 and said, For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and […]