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Our scripture this morning is 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NASB1995). For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things …
Our scripture this morning is James 5:13 (NASB1995). Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. The Letter of James is most well known for its statement “For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead” (James 2:26). …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 31:23-24 (NASB1995). O love the Lord, all you His godly ones! The Lord preserves the faithful And fully recompenses the proud doer. Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the Lord. David has been through difficult times but his faith is not shaken. …
Our scripture this morning is Ephesians 6:10-11 (NASB1995). Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Paul shares the “battle plan” in order to stand against evil: “be …
Our scripture this morning is John 14:6 (NASB1995). Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” In John 13-17 Jesus gives His disciples instructions before His crucifixion. Jesus has always told them what was to happen, but even now they …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 9:36-38 (NASB1995). Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 34:22 (NASB1995). The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned. This verse from David reminds us of God’s promise that those who trust in Him will be saved. God loves all His children and wants only the …
Our scripture this morning is Judges 6:12 (NASB1995). The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, O valiant warrior.” This story from Judges almost seems funny. A young man is hiding from danger and yet the angel greets Gideon with the words “the Lord is with …
Our scripture today is Ephesians 2:8-9 (NASB1995). For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. We’ve discussed this verse and what some believe is a contradictory verse in James 2:26 which …
Our scripture today is Psalms 51:10 (NASB1995). Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. David had sinned grievously and it was made plain to him through a visit from the prophet Nathan (2 Samuel 12). He went to God in repentance, asking to be made new. Notice …