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Our scripture this morning is Acts 20:24 (NLT). But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. Paul knows that “jail and suffering” await him on his coming journey …
Our scripture today is 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NLT). But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul writes earlier in this chapter “So you see, just as death came into the world through a man, now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man” (1 …
Our scripture this morning is Hebrews 5:7 (NLT). While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God. Jesus most definitely knew the power of prayer, and …
Our scripture this morning is 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NLT). All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT). Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. While Paul tells Timothy not to “let anyone think less of you …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 8:28-29 (NLT). And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son …
Our scripture this morning is (Proverbs 29:25-26 NLT). Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the Lord. These two Proverbs are related, telling us the Lord is our ultimate protector and judge. It warns against the human security the world offers …
Our scripture this morning is Colossians 1:12-14 (NLT). He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. …
Our scripture today is Psalm 30:5 (NLT). Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! Praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. Have you ever gone to bed sad but felt relieved as …
Our scripture this morning is 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (NLT). We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. Paul has a …