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Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 1:5-7 (NLT). Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles. Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 18:12-14 (NLT). “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 4:9-11 (NLT). Then he said, “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.” Later, when Jesus was alone with the twelve disciples and with the others who were gathered around, they asked him what the parables meant. He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secret of the …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT). “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 3:22-25 (NLT). But the teachers of religious law who had arrived from Jerusalem said, “He’s possessed by Satan, the prince of demons. That’s where he gets the power to cast out demons.” Jesus called them over and responded with an illustration. “How can Satan cast out Satan?” he asked. …
Our scripture this morning is Luke 12:13-15 (NLT). Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 13:32-33 (NLT). “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!” Jesus tells us we will …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 13:44-46 (NLT). “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field. Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 19:20-21 (NLT). Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life. You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail. Proverbs is known as wisdom literature for its frequent references to the benefits of being wise, specific instructions …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 119:10-11 (NLT). I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119 is the longest of the Psalms, a beautiful poem that gives thanks and praise to God …