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Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 9:2 (NLT). The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. The prophet Isaiah spoke to Israel some 800 years before the birth of Jesus. He wrote to warn them (and us) of …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 34:18-19 (NLT). The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. This psalm sounds like wisdom from Proverbs. It tells us that when we reach rock bottom – broken …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 3:7 (NLT). It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. Paul speaks to the church at Corinth about faith sharing. Earlier in this passage it tells us some had gotten wrapped up in the messenger …
Our scripture this morning is 1 John 5:13-14 (NLT). I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. John writes this passage to …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 3:25-26 (NLT). For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 16:9-10 (NLT). No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave. This passage is a perfect start to the day after Easter. It reminds …
Scripture tells this more eloquently than I could ever hope to share. I encourage you to read the story from all four Gospels – here in John, Matthew 28, Mark 16, and Luke 24. He is risen, alleluia! He is risen indeed!✝️ Our scripture this morning is John 20:1-18 (NLT). Early on Sunday morning, while …
Our scripture this morning is John 16:19-20 (NLT). Jesus realized they wanted to ask him about it, so he said, “Are you asking yourselves what I meant? I said in a little while you won’t see me, but a little while after that you will see me again. I tell you the truth, you will …
Our scripture this morning is John 15:12-14 (NLT). “This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.” In John chapters 13-17 Jesus gives His disciples …
Our scripture this morning is John 6:48-51 (NLT). Yes, I am the bread of life! Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; …